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Gotukola; the herb of longevity-by Yashodhara Embogama Source:Dailymirror At a time where research studies on therapeutic benefits of plants are owning a pretty significant place, Gotukola (Centella asiatica), a cure-for-all type ailments and a valuable traditional herb, repeatedly safeguards its identity as a nutritionally important plant which has a range of proven effects on one’s good health. Also known as Asiatic pennywort or brahmi (‘Greatest of the Great’) in Ayurveda this miracle plant has been known to people over centuries for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.  Gotu kola is usually used as a supplement, brewed as tea or as an extract and can also be applied topically on certain skin conditions. In Sri Lanka it is one of the most popular leafy vegetables and contains important triterpenoids, carotenoids, vitamins B, C, proteins, important minerals and some other phytonutrients such as flavonoids, volatile oils, tannins and polyphenol. ...