Gotu Kola
(Centella asiatica)
Also know as Indian pennywort
Botanical Information
A creeping, spreading herbaceous perennial from the parsley family with round leaves and trailing stems.
Working with Gotu Kola
Part(s) Used
Leaf
Herb Forms
Tincture (from fresh plant), capsule, bulk herb, powder.
Gotu kola is an ancient Ayurvedic herb which has traditionally been used to improve memory and mental vigor, support mental functions and the nervous system, and act as an adaptogen. Externally, extracts of the herb are added to preparations to speed the healing of burns, wounds, and eczema and other skin conditions. It also has some application in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for hypothyroidism. This herb should be used fresh as the dried herb rapidly loses its potency.
Gotu Kola has a taste of BITTER, SWEET, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Gotu Kola
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
hormone, nervous system regulator
Application
tincture of fresh plant
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