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Herbs ~ Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
This herb is a favorite food of elephants, notoriously long-lived animals, which has led many people to associate it with longevity.though scientific research hasn't shown that it can extend your life, studies have found that gotu kola provides other important health benefits.
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WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
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- Treats burns and wounds.
- Builds connective tissue.
- Strengthens veins.
- Improves memory.
| The medicinal use of gotu kola has its roots in India, where the herb continues to be part of the ancient healing tradition called Ayurveda.word of its therapeutic benefits for skin disorders gradually spread throughout Asia and Europe.In fact, gotu kola has been prescribed in France since the 1880s to treat burns and other wounds. A red-flowered plant that thrives in hot, swampy areas, gotu kola grows naturally in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, middle and southern Africa, Australia, China, and the United States.The appearance of this slender, creeping perennial changes depending on whether it's growing in water (broad, fan-shaped leaves) or on dry land (small, thin leaves).the plant's leaf is most commonly used medicinally.
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WHAT IT DOES |
FACTS & TIPS
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- Capsule
- Tincture
- Dried herb/Tea
- Tablet
- Powder
| Whether taken internally or applied externally as a compress, gotu kola has man beneficial effects.The herb's workhorse substances are chemicals called triterpenes (especially asiaticoside), which appear to enhance the formation of collagen in bones, cartilage, and connective tissue.In addition, they promote healthy blood vessels and help produce neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers in the brain.
| Goto kola is also known as Centella asiatica, talepetrako, Indian pennywort, Indian water navelwort, or hydrocotyle.A plant native to Europe, marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris), is a related species, but it has no known therapeutic properties. Though the names sound similar, there's no relationship between gotu kola and the kola (or cola) nut, which is used in cola drinks.The kola nut is a stimulant containing caffeine; gotu kola is a very mild sedative and caffeine-free. |
| CAUTION! |
MAJOR BENEFITS |
DID YOU KNOW
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- Pregnant women or those who are trying to conceive should not use gotu kola.
- Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| Gotu kola's singular effect on connective tissue promoting its healthy development and inhibiting the formation of hardened areas - makes it potentially important for treating many skin conditions.It can be therapeutic for burns, keloids (overgrown scar tissue), and wounds (including surgical incisions and skin ulcers).Gotu kola also seems to strengthen cells in the walls of blood vessels, improving blood flow and making it valuable for the treatment of varicose veins.Research results are often impressive.In more than a dozen studies observing gotu kola's effect on veins (which are surrounded by supportive connective tissue sheaths), about 80% of patients with varicose veins and similar problems showed substantial improvement.Other studies indicate that applying gotu kola topically to psoriasis lesions may aid healing as well.
| Gotu kola leaf is available in a variety of supplement forms, including capsules. |
| POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS |
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS |
GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Taking gotu kola orally or using a topical preparation generally does not cause problems.skin rash (dermatitis), sensitivity to sunlight, and head-aches are rare side effects.If you experience these symptoms, reduce the dosage or stop using the herb.
| Gotu kola has been used to increase mental acuity for thousands of years.Current research supports a role for this herb in boosting memory, improving learning capabilities, and possibly reversing some of the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.In one study, 30 developmentally disabled children were found to have significantly better concentration and attention levels after taking gotu kola for 12 weeks than they did at the start of the study.Preliminary findings reveal that animals given gotu kola for two weeks were able to learn and retain new behaviors much better than animals not on the herb.
| In most cases, gotu kola is taken internally as a tablet or capsule, with or without meals.However, gotu kola tea or tincture can also be applied externally to the skin for psoriasis, burns, wounds, incisions, or scars.You can use both the oral and topical preparations of the herb over the same periods of time. To apply gotu kola topically, soak a compress in tea or in tincture and apply it directly to problem areas. Start with a relatively weak solution and increase the strength as needed.To brew gotu kola tea, steep 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried leaf in a cup of very hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.You can also make a paste to apply to patches of skin affected by psoriasis: Break open capsules and mix 2 teaspoons of dried gotu kola powder in a small amount of water.
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