Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica)
Gotu Kola is a slender, creeping herb with a rich history as a medicinal herb. It has traditionally grown in the swampy areas of India, China, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and other tropical areas of the world.
It has many other common names such as Indian Pennywort, Marsh Penny, Water Pennywort, White Rot, Thick-leaved Pennwort, Common Pennywort, Brahma-manduki, Brahmi, Chi-hsueh Ts'ao, man t'ien hsing, Brahma-manduki, and Mandookparni.
Gotu Kola Is Good For Healing Skin Conditions
Gotu kola has been used in herbal medicine for treating many different conditions. The triterpenoids found naturally in gotu kola has demonstrated in animal studies to strengthen the skin, increase the concentration of antioxidants in wounds, and to help heal inflamed areas by increasing blood supply. These properties have made gotu kola popular in treating such skin conditions as burns, psoriasis, preventing scars, and treating wounds. Gotu Kola For Cardiovascular and Circulatory Disorders
Gotu kola has also been proven to be useful in treating cardiovascular and circulatory disorders. Gotu kola has shown to help to help normalize high blood pressure. It also helps to improve blood vessel elasticity. Gotu kola has demonstrated to be effective in helping those who suffer from such problems as varicose veins, hemorrhoids and other circulatory problems. Gotu Kola And Mental Health
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Gotu Kola For Anxiety And Mental Function
Gotu kola has been shown to stimulate the central nervous system, help relieve anxiety, decrease fatigue and depression, and to increase sex drive. The Triterpenoids (active compounds in gotu cola) have demonstrated to be effective in easing anxiety. A double blind, placebo controlled study showed that gotu kola significantly reduced acoustic startle response measured 30 minutes and 60 minutes after administering a onetime dose. Since a hyperstartle response is a main characteristic for many who suffer from anxiety disorders, this study is promising for further research on gotu kola as an anti-anxiety herb. Gotu Kola
The Gotu Kola I Recommend
Gotu KolaGotu Kola is an herb native to India, China, Africa, and the S. Pacific region. Traditionally used as a tonic for energy and enhanced mental clarity. It aids in the elimination of excess fluids, decreases fatigue and depression, increases sex drive, shrinks tissues, and stimulates the central nervous system. May neutralize blood acids and lower body temperature; good for general heart and liver function.
Gotu Kola From A Medical Perspective
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HealthNuts wrote...
Informative lens, I'm actually sipping a cup of gotu kola tea right now. I knew it was helpful for concentration but didn't know abut all those other benefits. Thanks :)
Posted January 11, 2009
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