Description
The following is a summary of the benefits of Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyle Centella Asiatica). Gotu Kola is a rich source of antioxidants, amino acids, and other nutrients, and is used as a food for the brain. It is also used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, mental function, nervous disorders, amnesia and senility, bowel disorders, convulsions, elephantiasis, epilepsy, fever, hypochondria, psoriases and tetanus, and various skin conditions. Gotu Kola is also beneficial for the treatment of common colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, peptic ulcers, constipation, fevers, fibrocystic breasts, lupus, anal fissures, and cirrhosis of the liver. It is also effective for venereal diseases, skin ulcers, scleroderma, minor burns, bed sores, eczema, chronic venous insufficiency and scars, and for helping with hair loss. Finally, Gotu Kola is also beneficial for treating sunburn and dry skin, and for giving elasticity back to ageing skin.
Rich in antioxidants, and a rich source of amino acids, gotu kola is regarded as a brain booster. There's evidence that Centella asiatica can help revitalize the skin's protective barrier, plus it may mitigate some of the visible effects of sun damage.
Size: 75g.
USES & BENEFITS
Considered food for the brain
Can be used to assist treat depression, mental function, nervous disorders, amnesia and senility
Also may help with bowel disorders, convulsions, elephantiasis, epilepsy, fever, hypochondria, psoriasis and tetanus
Can be useful in the treatment of phlebitis, leg cramps and abnormal tingling of the extremities
It also assists in the treatment of common colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, peptic ulcers, constipation, fevers, fibrocystic breasts, lupus, anal fissures, and cirrhosis of the liver, periodontal conditions, tuberculosis and measles
Externally it stimulates the production of collagen and so improves the tone of spider veins and varicose veins
It assists for venereal diseases, skin ulcers, scleroderma, minor burns, bed sores, eczema, chronic venous insufficiency and scars
Helps for heat and nappy rash on babies and allergic skin irritations
Helps for hair loss
Excellent for treating sunburn and dry skin and gives elasticity back to ageing skin
GOTU KOLA TEA
Pour 150ml of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Allow to stand for 10 15 min. Strain and drink 3 times a day.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If taken in large amounts it can cause itching, headaches and unconsciousness
Do not use when pregnant, breastfeeding
Do not use with other tranquillizers or sedatives
Do not use if you have an overactive thyroid
It can cause depression in well-adjusted individuals