Natural Herb Pegaga leaves Has Cooling and Healing Effect For Body and Skin Problems
Picture of Pegaga Plant.
Pegaga is scientifically named as Centella Asiatica. Commonly found in Asia, especially Malaysia.
Pegaga plant can easily be grown in soil which needs to water frequently or simply grow in water. Indirect sunlight is the best growing condition.
Blend fresh Pegaga leaves into Pegaga juice and mix with lemon juice or honey to drink. It can act as cooling effects for the body, reduce fever and high blood pressure, reduce tension and body fat, improve blood circulation and memory, clear toxins, promote health and slow down ageing process.
You may also mix Pegaga leaves with rice to cook for improving health.
Apply Pegaga paste directly to the skin can promote healing wounds as anti-inflammatory agent and as anti-aging cream.
posted by threecolor @ Friday, September 01, 2006
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A herbal warning was posted by Palmdoc at http://medicine.com.my/2005_01_01_mmrarchive.html on Sunday, January 23, 2005, 6:39 AM. It was mentioned that pegaga has, quote: no evidence there is any benefit in dengue fever...in addition to the link above, here are some theoretical precautions and contraindications of Centella asiatica (source: Lexidrugs Natural Products database):
- contraindicated during pregancy (abortificant in animal studies)
- large doses may be sedating : additive effect if given with CNS depressants
- high doses elevate cholesterol levels
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