Home Remedies of Mandukaparni (Centella Asiatica)
Mandukaparni, also known as Centella Asiatica or Gotu Kola, is a powerful Ayurvedic herb valued for its rejuvenating, memory-boosting, and healing properties. It is widely used in Ayurveda for improving immunity, treating digestive issues, skin problems, nervous disorders, and enhancing overall health. Below are some effective home remedies of Mandukaparni with traditional uses.
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried Mandukaparni in a cup of hot water, add a little honey, and drink this herbal tea before bedtime. It helps promote deep and restful sleep.
Mandukaparni extracts are known to enhance immunity and increase the count of white blood cells, protecting the body against infections.
Mix fresh Mandukaparni leaves with cumin seeds and sugar, consume the mixture, and apply a paste of leaves on the navel to get relief from dysentery.
Powdered dried Mandukaparni leaves can be applied to affected areas to treat skin disorders, eruptions, ulcers, and syphilis sores.
For relief from nervous debility, chew a few fresh Mandukaparni (Centella Asiatica / Indian Pennywort) leaves daily.
Crush fresh Mandukaparni leaves, mix with warm milk, and consume daily. This remedy is excellent for memory enhancement and concentration.
Mandukaparni extract helps reduce gastric lesions and supports digestive health.
Take 1 to 5 drops of Mandukaparni leaf juice thrice a day to naturally reduce fever.
The juice of Mandukaparni fresh leaves or dried stem paste applied to swollen parts helps reduce elephantiasis of legs and scrotum.
A mixture of Mandukaparni root powder and ChotakulPha (2:1 ratio) with sugar candy. Take 3 grams of this powder with cow's milk for three days after menstruation, which supports female fertility.
To manage nervous disorders, shade-dry the leaves of Mandukaparni (Centella Asiatica) and grind them into a fine powder. Adults can take 3-6 decigrams of this powder three times daily, while children may take 0.75-2.5 decigrams per dose.
Infuse Mandukaparni leaves with fenugreek (methi) leaves, mix with half a cup of milk, and give as a single dose to treat bowel issues in children.
Take 2 tablespoons of dried Mandukaparni powder every 2 hours for tuberculosis relief (used traditionally in Ayurveda).
Mix Mandukaparni leaf extract with coconut oil and apply to the scalp before a bath. This strengthens hair roots and promotes hair growth.
Fresh Mandukaparni juice applied externally helps reduce abnormal swelling in the body.
Consume 1 ml (0.38 grams of leaves) of fresh Mandukaparni leaf juice daily for 15 days to improve memory and reduce amnesia symptoms.
Brahmi juice with Mandukaparni taken on an empty stomach is beneficial for children's growth and helps manage geriatric problems.
Drinking Mandukaparni juice with honey once a day improves liver function.
Mandukaparni powder taken with gulkand (rose petal jam) once daily helps balance hormonal changes and mood disorders.
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