Gotu Kola
Common Name: Gotu Kola
Botanical Name: Centella asiatica
Growing Area: Africa, Australia, India, South America
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General Info:
Gotu Kola is a small, creeping plant with slender stems and fan-shaped leaves on long stalks. Tiny, pink Gotu Kola flowers grow close to the ground in clusters and are often hidden beneath the leaves. The fruits are small and oval. Preferring wet, swampy areas, the perennial Gotu Kola vine can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, India, and South America. In its native growing areas, the Gotu Kola plant is often eaten as a leafy green or used in drinks. It is also frequently dried for teas, ointments, or supplements.
Nutrients & Applications:
Gotu Kola has many vital nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin K, magnesium, and calcium. In addition, Gotu Kola contains various alkaloids, sterols, and tannins, and it may have antioxidant properties. The plant is also a source of various glycosides such as asiaticoside which can promote healthy skin. It can help stimulate skin repair and strengthen skin, hair, nails, and connective tissues. Gotu Kola also strengthens and tones blood vessels and encourages blood circulation, especially in the legs. Gotu Kola is traditionally used in Ayurveda for revitalizing the nerves and brain. According to research, Gotu Kola does indeed seem to have a positive effect on brain function and the nervous system, and may enhance mental functions such as memory and concentration. Gotu Kola could also be helpful for maintaining flexibility and supporting heart health and periodontal health.*
