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In India, gotu kola is known as the herb of enlightenment. "This plant is called bramhi, or 'greatest of the great,'" says Jay L. Glaser, M.D., medical director of the Maharishi Ayurvedic Health Center in Lancaster, Massachusetts. (Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional medicine of India.)
"Gotu kola's most important use is to bring the nervous system to such an extreme degree of refinement that the individual can see his or her nature as unbounded and infinite -- in other words, to become enlightened," says Dr. Glaser.
Gotu kola is also used in Ayurvedic medicine as a cure for: agitation
memory loss
anxiety
insomnia
epilepsy
hyperactivity
Gotu kola also seems to help improve blood flow through the veins in the legs. In one study, it improved such symptoms as heaviness in the lower legs, numbness, nighttime cramps, swelling and distended veins. Gotu kola contains compounds that researchers are very interested in right now-flavonoids, or terpenes. Some of this group of biochemicals are known to have anti-cancer activity.
The Food and Drug Administration considers gotu kola an herb of "undefined safety." Two side effects are possible--sedation and skin rash. If you are thinking about taking gotu kola for a medical condition, it's best to talk with a health professional who's familiar with herbs to determine whether it is a wise choice for you.
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 2 or 3 capsules two times a day with meals or a glass of water. Store in a cool, dry place.
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Each Serving Contains:
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)(aerial) 450 mg
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