Centella asiatica
An Ayurvedic herb used to support cognitive function, skin health, and wound healing. Sometimes confused with Bacopa (also called Brahmi).
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May interact with sedatives, hepatotoxic drugs, cholesterol medications, and diabetes medications.
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Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery (sedative effects).
GI upset, nausea, drowsiness. Rare: headache, dizziness, skin sensitivity.
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