Centella asiatica (L.) Urban
Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is also known as Hydrocotyl asiatica Linn. belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bhisber , Bhisber , Qas'at al-Maa, Qasat al-Maa.
The English name for this herb is Indian Pennywort.
The Urdu names for this herb are Barhami, Barhami Buti, Brahmi.
Description
Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Rootstock perennial. Stem creeping, rooting at the nodes, glabrous to finely pubescent. Leaves simple, reniform, long petioled; dorsal surface with minute hair clusters. Inflorescence glabrate to finely arachnoid. Flowers white. Fruit ovate to orbicular, 2-3 mm long (Fl. Pak. Monogr., No. 20
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban's Above Ground Parts are Alterative, Anti-pyretic, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Cicatrizant, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Local Stimulant, Nervine Tonic, Psychotropic, Sedative, Soporific, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vulnerary.
Indications
The indications of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban's Above Ground Parts are Hypochondriasis, Bronchitis, Jaundice, Nervous Debility, Insanity, Persistent Fever, Seminal Weakness, Chronic Rheumatism, Elephantiasis, Skin Diseases, Dysentery, Spermatorrhoea, Asthma, Boils, Indigestion, Skin Eruptions, Ulcers, Eczema, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Calculus Affections, Epilepsy, Syphilis, Leprosy, Carbuncles, Headache, Blood Disorders, Abscesses, Periodic Fever, Enlarged Glands, Chronic Fever, Mental Weakness, Scalding Urine, Haematuria, Hiccough, Wounds , Varicose Veins, Skin ulcers, Urolithiasis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban's Above Ground Parts are 2nd order, warm and dry, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is Peculiar.
Taste: Bitter,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Parts | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- INTELLANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Barhami, Zimad Barhami.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Piper cubeba Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban are Ascorbic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Brahmic Acid, Brahminoside, Brahmoside, Centellic Acid, Centoic Acid, Isothankuniside, Sitosterol, Tannin, Thankuniside.
Antidotes
The antidote of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is Coriandrum sativum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. (work in progress)