Land Lotus Petals

Botanical Name : Centella Asiatica (Linn.) Urban.
Common Name : Gotu kola, Kola, Indian pennywort, Indian ginseng, Horse-hoof grass, Pegaga, Mandookaparni, Tiger herbal, Spadeleaf, Tono

Land lotus is a small, annual, slender, creeping herb with long stalked green reniform leaves. They bear small pink or red flowers. Each flower is partly enclosed in 2 green bracts.

Dried land lotus petals are beautiful for decoration. They are placed in a flat container filled with water. The water in the container can be colored with dye or turmeric. In yellow shade the beautiful dried petal looks amazing. This can be used as a centerpiece and this centerpiece is enchanting and inviting. These dried petals can also be used for crafting projects. Extracts of the dried petals are added to cosmetic masks and creams to increase collagen and firm the skin.