Centella asiatica
Medicinal Use:
Bacterial / viral / parasitic infections: E.g.: UTI, cold, flu, shingles, cholera, dysentery, TB etc.
Fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
Lupus
Alzheimer’s / memory
Circulation: varicose veins
Prevents blood clots
Atherosclerosis
Trauma
Lungs
Liver
Anemia
Prevention of pregnancy
Contraindications:
Pregnancy or lactating
Liver disease, e.g.: hepatitis
Warning:
Take for up to 8 weeks – avoid long term use
Excessive use can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness – eating dried coriander counters this effect
Avoid 2 weeks prior to and after surgery
Interactions:
Medications that can harm the liver: e.g.: Methotrexate, Zocor, Tylenol, Tegretol etc.
Sedative medications: Ativan, Ambien etc.
