Indian Penny wort
Botanical name: Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Vernacular name: ಒಂದೆಲಗ (Ondelaga)
Habit: Herb
Used for: Thambuli
Parts used: Whole plant
Recipe: Start by thoroughly washing the entire plant material. Place the washed plant, along with cumin, pepper, and grated coconut, into a blender. Add a water for the desired consistency during the grinding process. Once blended, strain out/filter any remaining solid plant material. Then, combine the extracted juice with buttermilk. Add required salt & lemon for better taste.
Medicinal properties: Blood purification, Anti-allergic, Memory power enhancer, Hair tonic.