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Centella

Medical Definition: A plant of the family APIACEAE which is the source of asiatic acid and asiaticoside. Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. = Hydrocotyle asiatica L. is known for effect on peripheral circulation.
Guide Notes: for Cola or Kola see COLA, for Bitter Kola check if COLA or GARCINIA; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM
Also Called: Centella asiatica
Previously Indexed: Plants, Medicinal (1967-2001)

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