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Asiatic Pennywort/ Gotu Kola

Indications:
  • It is a tonic – it tones the tissues
  • Stimulant – it stimulates the nerve and brain tissues
  • Anthelmintic – it relieves worm infestation
  • It is a laxative
  • Expectorant - it promotes the ejection of phlegm from lungs and trachea
  • It is an aphrodisiac
  • It is cooling
  • It is specifically good for -

    - Epilepsy
    - Nervous debility
    - Nervous disorders
    - Dyspepsia
    - Leprosy
    - Elephantiasis
    - Consumption
    - Syphilis
    - Ulcers
    - Abscess
    - Carbuncle
    - Jaundice
    - Dysentery
    - Eczema

  • The leaf is main ingredient in making Kayakalpa (making the body strong like diamond).
Preparation:

Ingredients:


Gotu kola leaves– 2 bunches
Black gram (urad dal) – 3 spoons full
Ginger – 1 small piece
Ghee – 10 ml
Pepper – 1
Rock salt – according to taste

Method:

It is prepared as chutney. The leaves are taken separately, washed, and sautéed in ghee for 2 minutes. It is then put into a mixer along with sautéed black gram, ginger, rock salt, and pepper and ground into a smooth paste.

Soup, tea, raw juice, roti can also be made with this leaves or it can also be mixed with other leaves and cooked.


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Comments

bardvivek2004 - Jul 21, 2014

Dear sir, I read the health benefits of mint leaves. Many are not aware of this. It is amazing that it can cure digestive disorders, liver disorders, vomiting etc. I thank you sir for the information. This must be made known to the public in popular news papers or TV. I have a personal problem. I have stomach irritation, belching and regurgitation after every meal. English medicines are not very effective. Some kind of home remedy, I shall greatly appreciate. Thanks a lot Prof. M. Vivekanandan

Makeda - Mar 06, 2013

I had been looking everywhere to find out if this plant, alternanthera, was edible. You are the only site i have found so far, with this valuable information. In addition, you have posted a delicious recipe too! I knew i could look to my India for her ancient and wonderful wisdoms. Many thanks.

bhooma - Aug 12, 2012

great.i never knew that it should not be taken when medication is on.we have grown lots of it in our garden.i like the different taste.

kiritpadhiyar - Jul 16, 2012

please suggest with picture of plant

giri1969 - Jul 05, 2012

very usefull tips and methoed of preparation
green ind giri

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