There are many ways a person can take or use Centella asiatica. For example, a person can take it by consuming the herb in capsules or as a tea. People also use Centella asiatica products topically for skin conditions and in moisturizers and cosmetic products.

Centella asiatica is locally called as Indian ginseng. The leaves and stems are edible raw and are quite pungent and aromatic, similar to parsley. Although some people like to eat the leaves on their own, many prefer them mixed with other bland green leaves.

Cognitive and antioxidant properties: CA is known to re-vitalize the brain and nervous system, increase attention span and concentration and combat aging[8]. A study demonstrated cognitive-enhancing and anti-oxidant properties of CA in normal rats.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis.