Sentela, gotu kola, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort, Gotu kola, Hydrokotili, (Centella asiatica). ID: 133-41

Sandela is a small annual plant of the Mackinlayaceae family. It is a plant that is endemic to certain parts of Asia such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Iran, etc.

Its leaves are green, like fans and according to studies, have a mild antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, tonic and vasoconstrictive action.

In addition to medicinal use, the nutmeg leaves accompany many vegetarian dishes of Asian cuisine - mainly rice with curry - while in Thailand their juice is used to make refreshing soft drinks.

Its use has been widespread for the past 3,000 years in China, India, Africa and the Philippines where elephants are believed to be responsible for their longevity.

In China it is referred to as "the miraculous elixir of life".

Properties : mobilizes circulation in the lower extremities, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and connective tissue.

It is also considered useful in varicose veins, cellulite and various skin problems.

In the East it is traditionally used to stimulate mental functions and memory. For skin problems and rheumatism, as an invigorator for fatigue and depression.

For memory and concentration problems, Alzheimer's, for exhaustion, for Mental stimulation.

For wounds that do not heal properly, skin ulcers. For rheumatism and poor blood circulation.

In Ayurveda Use on eczema and wounds, for psoriasis and burns.

As a tonic for the nervous system, Gotu Kola is recommended for nervous disorders (such as epilepsy, dementia). It is believed that it fights stress and depression, activates mental forces,

Increases libido, prevents a possible nervous breakdown and improves reflexes.

Active Ingredients : Pentacyclic triterpenoids (Asian acid, mandecasic acid and asiaticoside), vitamin C, centellose, centelloside and madecassoside.

How to use : Dissolve the powder in water or juice.

Side effects : Sendella interacts with drugs that act as sedatives of the central nervous system and therefore should not be co-administered. The same goes for drugs that negatively affect liver function because there is an interaction and liver damage can occur. Finally, symptoms of lethargy or drowsiness may rarely occur.