Centella asiatica Linn. (Bua Bok tea.)

Medicinal Plants in Thailand. Centella asiatica (Linn.) UrbanAPIACEAEAsiatic Pennywort, Tiger HerbalThai name : Bua Bok Perennial creeping herb. Leaf simple, alternate, kidney-shaped, 2-5 cm in diameter. Inflorescence in axillary umbel; flowers small, violet. Fruit dry, dehiscent.Fresh leaf: treatment of sore throat, thirst; antipy�retic, diuretic, antidiarrheal; externally used for burns