Gotu kola - pupečník
Gotu kola - Centella asiatica - Hydrocotyle asiatica
- Often is for improving memory
- Urinary tract infection, jaundice, diarrhea, diabetes, and other conditions.
- Gotu kola exhibited cytotoxic and antitumor properties
- Appears to be selective in toxicity, leaving normal lymphocytes unharmed (Babu, Kuttan, & Padikkala, 1995).
- increased the life span of tumor-bearing mice
- Usually is tolerated well when used in typical doses of 600 mg of dried leaves three times a day (Gruenwald et al., 1998)
- Side effect is photosensitivity (Newall et al., 1996)
- Advised to wear sunscreen and clothing to prevent sunburn.
