One of my latest finds in Vietnam has been the greenish drink called Rau Ma. Found in every marketplace and sold by street vendors throughout the country this health drink (when served without sugar) is not incredibly delicious but is truly blessed with properties that cure many ailments (Thank you Google for access to all of this info). Known in the anglo world as pennywort this weed has been heralded for centuries in India, Indochina and China. GOTA KOLĂ, as it is known to the Chinese, energizes and rejuvenates the brain and body. With the belief that “two leaves a day will keep old age away” this tiny leafed, low-growing plant, has been called the “Elixir or Life". 
The breuvage is made from the blending of the Rau Ma leaves with water and ice. It is then served in a glass on the spot or in a small plastic bag with a straw for take-way.Centella asiatica benefits:
* skin conditions
* rejuvenation
* increasing brain power
* extra vitality
* increased concentration
* poor circulation
* rheumatism and arthritis
* lowering blood sugar levels
* varicose veins
* health of veins
Today, I went down to the neighborhood market to get my daily morning Rau Ma and the vendor's blender was not functioning. Rather than go without, I bought a kilo of fresh Centella asiatica (which cost me 20 cents) and headed back to my place of residence to blend my own concoction. Mmm....I can definitely feel the extra brain power. 
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