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Gotu Kola / Centella 积雪草
Jī Xuě Cǎo · Centella asiatica (Herba)
Wound & Skin Repair 生肌疗伤- Nature
- Cool 凉
- Flavour
- Bitter, pungent 苦、辛
- Channels
- Liver, Spleen, Kidney 肝·脾·肾
- Part used
- Whole herb
- Species
- Centella asiatica (L.) Urban
- Origin
- Southern China, SE Asia, India
Traditional actions
Clears heat and resolves dampness/toxicity, cools the blood, and promotes tissue healing.
Traditionally used for
Sores, damp-heat skin conditions; topically wounds and scars.
How it is prepared
- Fresh juice / tea (internal)
- Standardised extract creams for scars (apply)
- In soups (SE-Asian food use)