The remarkable plant in question is gotu kola, also known as Centella asiatica. This herb from the celery family is widely cultivated across Asia, where it also grows naturally. However ...

Today, they continue to be used in both cosmetics and dietary supplements. Gotu kola, the extraordinary plant in question, is also known as Centella asiatica. It is an herb from the celery family ...

Gotu kola sambol is a herby coconut salad popular in Sri Lanka. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to rich, spicy dishes. Finely chop the gotu kola, including the stalks, and place in a large bowl.

“Cica is a nickname for centella asiatica, which confusingly, is also referred to as ‘gotu kola’ or ‘tiger grass ... that tigers would roll on the plant to heal their wounds.