The scientific name for Thankuni is Centella asiatica. It is a perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the western Pacific Ocean.
Thankuni is used in traditional medicine for a variety of conditions, including: Wound healing, Skin disorders, Cognitive function, Memory, and Anxiety.
The leaves of the Thankuni plant are dark green, round, and have a slightly bitter taste and unique flavor. The leaf juice is used as a good health tonic and also gives relief from hypertension, CNS and gastrointestinal diseases.