Most of the plants in my herbal are Western plants from the area I live. One year I found Gotu Kola at my local nursery and planted it. I loved the brain supporting properties of this Ayurvedic herb so I want to include it here in my herbal. Centella aslatica Family: Apiaceae - carrot, parsley Parts used: leaves Actions Antimicrobial Antidepressant Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Aging Astringent Diuretic Nervine Nutritive Tonic Vulnerary Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Mois