Pegagan

 

Centella asiatica is widely grown in Indonesia, particularly in cool climates. It is a creeping plant that grows wild are found on the edge of the road, plantation, farm, home page as well as rice paddies. The plant is widespread in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Japan, India, China and Australia and then spread to many other countries. This plants is originated from tropical Asia region. In Indonesia popular with the name "Antanan" or "Daun kaki Kuda". 

 

Tree has been used for neurological disorders, improve blood circulation and skin remedy. West Java people use this plant for vegetables in addition to a cure. In west Java people use this plant for vegetables in addition to a cure. In Local Indonesia is many names of Centella asiatica such: "Pagaga", "Jalukap", "ampagaga", "gagan-gagan","Daun kaki kuda", "piduh", "Gotu kola", "Antanan". In English called as "Buabok", "Paardevoet" in Netherlands. 

 

Types of Centella asiatica, is often found in Indonesia is green and red. Red Pegagan is often referred to as antanan rock and antanan gardens or as many found in the rocks, dry and open. Tree growing vine with red stolons and do not have trunks, but has a rhizome (short rhizomes). The tree is often found in many green paddy area and side lines grass, this plant likes a little damp places and open or slightly shaded. 

 

The tree contains: asiaticoside, isothankuniside, Brahmic acid, madecassoside, thankuniside, madasiatic acid, brahmoside, centelloside, brahminoside, meso-inositol,carotenoids, hydrocotylin, vellarine, tannins and mineral salts such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron. Other benefits are: increase blood circulation to the arms and legs, varicose veins and prevent whiplash, improve memory, mental and stamina, as well as reduce the symptoms of stress and depression. has the function of cleaning the blood, blood circulation, laxative urine (diuretic), fever (antipiretika), stop bleeding, increased neural memory, anti-bacterial, tonic, antispasma, anti inflammatory, hypotensive, insecticide, allergy and stimulants. Saponins hinder the production of excessive scar tissue.

The scientific classification of Centella asiatica :
Kingdom: Plantae
Eudicots Asterids
Ordo: Apiales
Family: Mackinlayaceae
Genus: Centella
Species: C. asiatica
Binomial name: Centella asiatica (L.)


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