MANDUKPARNI [CENTELLA ASIATICA LINN. (URBAN)] AS A GOOD MEMORY BOOSTER: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Rohit Maan and Dr. Jagdish Mohan Onkar*
ABSTRACT
Gotu Kola is known with the name of Mandukparni in ayurveda. It is intellect promoting herbs known for its nootropic and neuroprotective properties. For this reason, it is commonly used for enhancing memory and other cognitive functions. It also acts on the skin, gastric mucosa, lymphatic system, heart, vocal cord and lungs. It gives relief from keloids and prevents scar formation in the case of any injury to the skin. It increases secretion of glycoprotein and gastric mucin in the stomach, which helps to prevent damage to gastric mucosa due to excess acid. So, it helps patients with gastric diseases including gastritis, GERD, loss of appetite in gastritis or acid reflux etc.
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