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Centella asiatica (Gotu kola)

Known as the “herb of longevity,” used in traditional medicine to promote overall mental health, heal skin infections, and promote liver and kidney health. Centella asiatica is a perennial herb that grows in swampy areas of tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. The herb is rich in terpenoids which are responsible for the medicinal properties.   

Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar)
Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar)

Known as the “herb of longevity,” used in traditional medicine to promote overall mental health, heal skin infections, and promote liver and kidney health. Centella asiatica is a perennial herb that grows in swampy areas of tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. The herb is rich in terpenoids which are responsible for the medicinal properties.   

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Health benefits

  • Boost cognitive function: Gotu kola is used to enhance memory and overall cognitive function.
  • Gotu kola helps to improve health of the veins, and reduces inflammation and pain in subjects with varicose veins and venous insufficiency.
  • Gotu kola helps to reduce stress and anxiety, ease insomnia and has been used as an anti-depressant.
  • Gotu kola creams or ointments are used to promote wound healing and prevent scarring in conditions such as psoriasis and reduce stretch marks during pregnancy.
  • Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Gotu kola has been used in the management of joint conditions associated with osteoarthritis.

Dose

Gotu kola can brewed as a tea, as an extract or applied topically as an ointment for skin conditions.  Most commonly used dose is 500 mg twice daily for 14 days.