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A detailed herbal monograph of Saffron (Crocus sativus), highlighting its traditional uses, bioactive compounds, and therapeutic benefits.

2 weeks ago5Minutes1641Words127ViewsGotu Kola – Description Centella asiatica, commonly known as Gotu Kola, Indian pennywort, or mandukparni, is a clonal, perennial herbaceous creeper from the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) family. It thrives in moist, swampy areas across tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, South Africa, South Pacific, and Eastern Europe, up to an altitude of 1800 m. The plant features small, fan-shaped green leaves, white or light purple-to-pink flowers, and small oval fruit. It is tasteless, odorless, and used entirely for