Item#: 4700
Herbal Supplement
450 mg
A Dietary Supplement
Gotu Kola is a perennial plant native to India, China, Africa and the South Pacific. It has been widely used since ancient times for a variety of conditions. Gotu Kola is not related to kola nuts and does not contain any caffeine.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 50
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Sodium 10 mg <1%
Total Carbohydrates <1 g <1%*
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) (leaf) 900 mg †
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule) and Stearic Acid (vegetable source).
Contains no: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Gotu Kola – The world's main herb, Centella Asiatica, Mandukaparni
Gotu Kola is an Ayurvedic medicinal plant which has found its way to the West. In Sanskrit it is called Mandukaparni. It means "the plant that looks like a froze foot" because its leaves look like small flippers and because it loves water. Gotu Kola has a bitter taste and works cool. It is an adaptogen which seems balanced on all the body's 3 doshas but it dampens the most pitta.
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola's Pittedæmpende effect makes it suitable for treating fevers. Because the herb balances all the doshas it will also be able to eliminate the shock of a dosha which is out of balance.
The circuit Gotu Kola stimulates the circulation vigorously and penetrates deep into the tissues, especially the skin's blood vessels and mucous membranes.
Rejuvenating LQY
Traditionally, Gotu Kola has a reputation for life-prolonging and is used in many Ayurvedic preparations to rejuvenate the body – especially in the so-called Rasayanas.
According to the legendary herbal doctor, LI Qing Yuen (pictured), Gotu Kola is the main herb to prolong the life. He had a good argument for his hand, as he died in 1933 – supposedly at the age of 250.
It is advantageous to take Gotu Kola as a coikervis Ghee (clarified butter) strengthens digestion it is useful as a tonic plant against digestive problems. It helps to harmonise the amount of adrenaline and cortisone in the blood.
Hudsygdomme
Gotu Kola purifies and strengthens the skin and inhibits the skin inflammation – which mainly stems from pitta (ildelementet) being unbalanced, but acts on all skin disorders and is also excellent as Sårmiddel. It is mildly sedative and has an anti-inflammatory activity.
Harmonising on the nervous system the leaves of the Gotu Kola plant resemble the two hemispheres and it is also worth noting that its rejuvenating effects affect the brain tissue as it promotes the brain's activities and betters the memory by encouraging Energy flows between the two hemispheres of the brain. The herb stimulates the brain mass, extending both understanding and perception.
Gotu Kola's main effect is on the mind and the. Higher consciousness business. It is very satvisk (elevated) and greatly promotes a harmonious mind and strengthens the intellect and nervous system. It promotes the development of nerves. Through normalization of cell function, the herb increases communication between cells and promotes intelligence at the cellular level.
Why is Gotu Kola so valuable?
The state of mind is the most important factor in any healing. This is because if you feel comfortable then this inner condition will manifest itself in the exterior as good health. Since Gotu Kola has a special uplifting effect on the mind, it will also influence the body – this makes it one of the most important plants for disease control.
In inflammation disorders that have an emotional aspect, the herb has a very positive effect on the mind, as the plant reducees the stress symptoms that occur when wounds, skin conditions or mental grogginess.
Expectorant
Gotu Kola is also expectorant and is used to relieve sinus problems. For these purposes, you take the herb in powder form: 1/4 teaspoon with honey morning and evening.
Inflammations and Rheumatism
This creeping plant is blood cleansing and is used extensively to relieve redness, swelling and itching by inflammatory diseases and gout. The herb's ability to penetrate deep into the tissue makes it suitable for treating joint and muscle diseases caused by pitta (heat) and pain.
As Adaptogen it works in many areas bla. From stress. It has also proved to be useful against fatigue, irritability and trauma in the main region.
Venous thrombosis (DVT) prevention veins bring blood from the body's tissues and organs back to the heart. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg and pelvis. Clot blocks the vein, whereby the blood is more difficult to flow back to the heart. Some Ayurvedic practitioners use Gotu Kola in patients to prevent vemetrombose.
Modern research
Modern research seems to underpin many of Ayurveda's traditional claims. A study of Gotu Kola showed that it improves memory and helps alleviate stress. The learning memory of the subject treated with the extraction of Gotu Kola in water increased by between 3 and 60%, compared with the control subjects. This study showed no toxicity at doses above 1 kg per adult (at a bodyweight of 70 kg) *).
Gotu Kola is known for killing bacteria, fungus, amoebae and insects.
*) K. Naline et al in Filoterapie, 1992, 63 (3): 232-37
Contraindications In larger amounts have Gotu Kola a mild narcotic effect and may cause headaches and dizziness. Avoid taking it during pregnancy.
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