ARTHRITIS HERB

OTHER NAMES

GOTU KOLA; PENNYWORT

HEALTH

 The symptoms of arthritis in the joints are pain, swelling, heat and redness. These symptoms are collectively known as inflammation. An effective anti inflammatory compound is madecassoside which occurs in the leaves of the arthritis herb.

USAGE

 Two fresh leaves a day for temporary relief. The leaves should be 40 mm in diameter or its equivalent in smaller leaves. It may take up to three months for symptoms to dissipate.

CULTIVATION

 Wet! Prostrate spreading perennial. May need containing.

BOTANIC NAME

 Centella asiatica (syn Hydrocotyle asiatica)