Gotu Kola, Sri Lankan (Brahmi)
Gotu Kola, Sri Lankan (Brahmi)
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Gotu Kola is a medicinal herb that has been long used in traditional Chinese, Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicines. With uses for boosting brainpower, promoting overall organ health, and healing various skin issues, Gotu Kola can also be added to salads and other meals as a mild, pleasantly tasting green.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Centella asiatica
Common Names:
Brahmi (Sanskrit),
Gotu Kola ,
Bheki (Hindi),
Pennywort,
Bhandi (Sanskrit),
Bhandiri (Sanskrit),
Mandukaparni (Telugu),
Kacappi, Matanti (Tamil),
Native to: India
Lifespan: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: Zone 9-Zone 12
Fruiting Season: Leaves can be harvested at any time
Growth Structure: Low growing, crawling, spreading.
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Gotu Kola thrives in moist areas and is often found near rivers. It also requires filtered light or dappled shade. It does root as it trails along wet surfaces, and it can also be grown in hanging baskets for a beautiful display.
