Indian pennywort (Centella Asiatica) is enriched with medicinal values. This grows naturally near water areas. This gives strength to the body and hence it is named so. The following are the medicinal benefits of Indian pennywort (Centella Asiatica). Indian pennywort is native to India grows in tropical swampy areas. it grows near river, lake, canals, pools, ponds, ag grows in tropical swampy areas. it grows near river, lake, canals, pools, ponds, agri land. The stems are slender, creeping stolonâ??s, green to reddish-green in color, heart-shaped, connecting plants to each other. The stems are slender, creeping stolonâ??s, green to reddish-green in color, heart-shaped, connecting plants to each other. It is better to use Centella in your diet at least two times in a week. Centella greatly reduces the body heat and makes your body cool and relax. It increases the hemoglobin levels in blood and helps in anemic conditions. It activates the neurons and nerves in the brain and increases the memory power. It increases the eye sight and helps to recover from eye irritation, or eye related problems. It cleanses the blood. Fever, fatigue, acne can also be cured with this herb. People suffering from elephantiasis can wrap around the Centella paste to reduce the severity.