Gotu Kola | Centella asiatica
Gotu Kola is a versatile adaptogen traditionally used to enhance memory, cognition, and resilience to stress. It supports circulation, skin healing, and connective tissue repair, while also calming the nervous system.
Benefits & Uses
Cognitive support: Enhances brain function, memory, and focus; used traditionally in Ayurveda for longevity and mental clarity.
Stress & anxiety: Modulates stress responses, reduces anxiety, and promotes calm energy.
Skin & wound healing: Stimulates collagen production, aids healing of cuts, burns, and chronic skin conditions.
Circulation: Improves blood flow, strengthens veins, and helps with varicose veins and venous insufficiency.
Joint & detox support: Reduces inflammation, eases arthritis symptoms, supports liver detoxification, and soothes gastrointestinal discomfort.
Form & Dosage
Infusion/tea: 1–2 tsp dried leaves steeped in hot water, up to 2 times daily.
Powder: 1–3 g daily, mixed with water, honey, or warm milk.
Capsules/extracts: Standardized preparations available for cognitive or circulatory support.
Topical: Used in salves or creams for skin healing.
Parts Used
Aerial parts (leaves, flowers, stems).
Precautions
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid medicinal doses; safety not established.
Liver Conditions: Use cautiously in individuals with liver disease.
Long-term Use: Best used in cycles; avoid continuous high-dose use.
Children: Use only with professional supervision.
For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.
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