Latin (botanical) name: Centella asiatica

Common names: Indian Pennywort, Marsh Penny, Water Pennywort

Plant Description: Gotu kola is a slender, creeping, ground-hugging plant that grows in a widespread distribution in swampy areas of India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, South Africa, eastern Europe, and the tropics. Its fan-shaped leaves are about the size of an old British penny.

Use: Make a tea by pouring approximately 2 cups of boiling water over 2 heaped tsp of herb. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. In general, sip a cup before breakfast, and another 2 hours after dinner.

Cautions & Interactions: Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing. Keep out of reach of children.