Centella asiatica and its Adulterants

Indhumathi K; Prabhu M; Vennila M.A

doi:https://doi.org/

AgroScience Today, Volume 4, Issue 9 : 0663-0667

OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 30-Sep-2023

Centella asiatica and its Adulterants

Indhumathi K
ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Papparapatty, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India.
Prabhu M
Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, TNAU, Tiruchirapalli, India.
Vennila M.A
ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Papparapatty, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Centella asiatica is a traditional medicinal herb which is called as Indian pennywort and Asiatic Pennywort in English, Mandukaparni in Sanskrit and Vallarai in Tamil. As the pharmaceutical and cosmetic importance of Centella asiatica is being explored, the other species being mixed by its name is also surging out. The article discusses on the plant species being used or misidentified in the name of Indian Pennywort.

Keywords

Centella asiatica, Adulterants, Indian pennywort, medicinal herb, Asiatic Pennywort

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