10/28/2026
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Meet Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica), also known as Indian Pennywort! This little creeping plant has a fascinating history in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal practices.
Here are a few fun facts about this week's featured herb:
🌿 A FAN OF MOISTURE: Gotu Kola thrives in warm, tropical and subtropical environments, often growing in damp areas.
🌿 A GLOBAL HERB: It's been used in foods and beverages across parts of Asia for generations.
🌿 A TRADITIONAL FAVORITE: Gotu Kola has a long history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese herbal practices.
🌿 BOTANICAL CHEMISTRY: This plant contains naturally occurring compounds called triterpenes, along with flavonoids and other interesting plant constituents.
🌿 SMALL LEAVES, BIG HISTORY: Its distinctive rounded, green leaves make it easy to recognize and a fascinating plant to learn about!
💚 YOUR TURN! Had you heard of Gotu Kola before? Have you ever worked with it or spotted it growing? Tell us in the comments!
Follow along for next week's herbal adventure. You never know which plant we'll pick next!
Herbal education, not medical advice. Avoid during pregnancy and consult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use.