GOTU KOLA

GOTU KOLA, Centella asiatica
Parts used: Herb
Constituents: Vallerin, Volatile oil, Triterpenola glycosides, Alkaloids, Phytosterols, Mg
 
Actions Indications

Nervine

It revitalizes the nerves and brain cells thus increasing intelligence, longevity and memory. Anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, epilepsy, SLE, hepatitis, MS

Anti-rheumatic

Peripheral mainly, poor circulation

Diuretic

 

Dermatological agent
Alterative

Also used after surgery for wound healing, scleroderma

Vasodilator

High blood pressure

Rejuvenative

Premature ageing, (decreases adhesions), hair loss

Adaptogen

Gotu kola feeds the immune system and adrenal glands, low libido

Anti-fibrotic
Anti-tumour

Endometriosis, tumours

 

Herbal extract, 20-40mL per week

Energetics: Bitter, sweet, cooling. Dosha: VPK=

Caution: May aggravate itching, in large doses may cause headaches, temporary loss of consciousness

 
 
 

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