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Gotu
Kola
(Centella asiatica)
Other
names: Pennywort,
Indian Pennywort, Indian Ginseng, Horse-hoof
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Medicinally
Gotu
Kola boosts circulation to the blood vessels of
the skin, mucous membranes, nerves and brain.
Strengthening
memory, concentration and intelligence, Gotu Kola
promotes longevity, improves physical strength,
and the complexion and benefits age related
problems such as hair loss, skin conditions,
cellulite and decreased circulation.
This
herb stimulates the growth of hair and nails, and
increases the blood supply to connective tissue.
Recent studies show that Gotu kola also has a
positive effect on the circulatory system. It
seems to improve the flow of blood throughout the
body by strengthening the veins and capillaries.
Gotu kola has been shown to be particularly useful
for people who are inactive or confined to bed due
to illness.
It
is one of the most important, rejuvenating herbs
in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly valued for:
revitalising nerve and brain cells, promoting
calmness and clarity, helping poor memory and lack
of concentration, increasing meditation ability
and to help balance the left and right hemispheres
of the brain. Valued as a brain food, for
improving intelligence and reflexes, it has been a
herb students have used for: renewing mental
alertness, clarity, and energy levels.
History
Gotu
kola has been used as a medicinal herb for
thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia.
It was used to heal wounds, improve mental
clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy
and psoriasis. Some people use it to treat
respiratory infections such as colds, and it has a
history of use for that purpose in China. It has
been called "the fountain of life"
because legend has it that an ancient Chinese
herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a
result of using the herb.
Historically,
gotu kola has also been used to treat syphilis,
hepatitis, stomach ulcers, mental fatigue,
epilepsy, diarrhea, fever, and asthma. Today,
American and European herbalists use gotu kola
most often to treat chronic venous insufficiency
(a condition where blood pools in the legs). It's
also used in ointments to treat psoriasis and help
heal minor wounds.
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Gotu
Kola herb C/O
(Centella asiatica)
Origin- Sri Lanka 
Gotu
Kola is used as a brain stimulant known to
help with poor memory, concentration and
enhances learning. Gotu Kola has the
ability to balance hormones stimulating
the pituitary and thyroid glands.
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