Gotu Kola

Most of the plants in my herbal are Western plants from the area I live. One year I found Gotu Kola at my local nursery and planted it. I loved the brain supporting properties of this Ayurvedic herb so I want to include it here in my herbal.

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Centella aslatica

Family: Apiaceae - carrot, parsley

Parts used:  leaves

Actions

Antimicrobial

Antidepressant

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Aging

Astringent

Diuretic

Nervine

Nutritive

Tonic

Vulnerary

Energetics/Body Systems Affected

Cooling

Moisturizing

Stimulating

Nervous

Brain

Circulatory

Uses

• Nervous system and brain support

• Stress, anxiety, and depression

• Restorative; decreases fatigue and helps with insomnia.

• Mental disorders

• Memory loss or poor memory; improves cognitive skills.

• Can help with epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, etc.

• Increase alertness and vitality

• Blood issues; improves circulation, bloods clots, varicose veins, high blood pressure, etc.

• Aids with elimination of fluids, use for swellings, edema, etc.

• Skin conditions, psoriasis, leprosy, lupus, etc.

• Wounds both external and internal

• Eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, pinkeye, etc.

Herb Preparations

• Tea

• Extract, liniment

• Powder, capsules or add to smoothies

• Herbal oil, salve, cream

• Food; add fresh leaves to salads and culinary dishes

Safety

High doses can cause headaches or aggravate itching in some individuals.