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Description:
The use of herbal remedies, including the herb gotu kola (also known
as centella, Indian pennywort, pegaga), classified as Centella asiatica,
are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine
for a variety of problems, including varicose veins, rheumatism
as well as arthritis.
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Madicinal
Gotu kola is used for the following
rheumatism
skin conditions
increased concentration
poor circulation
arthritis
blood sugar levels
health of veins
varicose veins
increased vitality
increasing brain power
Which part to use for gotu kola herbal tea
The leaves are used for making the brew.
PLEASE NOTE:
Ingesting large quantities of this herb is not advised as it can
cause headaches and may also interfere with hypoglycemic medication.
Making herbal tea
The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified,
is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused,
let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it.
Fresh plant material
When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to be used, a 1/4
cup fresh material is used, following the method above.
Dried material
When the recipe refers to using dried material, use 2 teaspoons
of material when making it.
Bark or seeds
Should the recipe call for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 teaspoons
of seeds or 1 tablespoon of bark.
Sweetening your infusion
You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require,
and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste. |
