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Gotukola with Oats (ගොටුකොල)/ Artheritis herb /Pennywort

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 My recipe for making oats with Gotukola.  Video recipe..... https://youtu.be/O8X8G8kICxk?si=Hs5ItdsrnRO0zp8   Botanical Name:  Centella asiatica Common Names: Indian pennywort Asiatic pennywort Brahmi (sometimes confused with Bacopa monnieri) Mandukaparni (in Sanskrit) Native To: India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa Gotukola is prized for its medicinal and cognitive-enhancing properties. Here are some well-known benefits: Benefit Description 🧠 Brain Function Used to boost memory, focus, and cognitive function. Often called a “brain tonic” in Ayurveda. 🌿 Wound Healing Promotes collagen production and speeds up wound healing. Often used in skin creams. 💆‍♂️ Anti-anxiety & Stress Acts as an adaptogen; helps reduce anxiety and improve mood. 💉 Circulation Improves blood flow and may reduce symptoms of varicose veins and venous insufficiency . 💊 Antioxidant Rich in triterpenoids and flavonoids, which help fight oxidative stress. 🧘‍♀...