Organic Gotu Kola

Origin: Australia, Certified Organic 

Note: all dried herbs will come packaged in a resealable, lined pouch. If buying multiple herbs, they will be posted separately unless specified in order notes to combine. 

Constituents

Triterpenoid saponins (asiaticoside, madecassoside, brahmoside), nutrients (vitamins K & B, Na, Ca, Mg) amino acids, flavonoids (quercitin, kaempferol), volatile oils, alkaloids, bitter principle

Medicinal use

A revitalizing herb that strengthens nervous system function & memory. It is a balancing tonic that brings stimulation to the brain via cerebral blood circulation, while being a relaxing nervine to other areas of the body. It is also used in skin conditions & wound healing by speeding up collagen formation & angiogenesis, and increasing antioxidant levels within the wound in early stages of tissue repair. Promotes the repair of connective tissue including hair and nails.

Clinical applications include treatment of second and third degree burns, cellulite, cirrhosis of the liver, keloids and hypertrophic scars, leprosy, scleroderma, varicose veins and venous insufficiency, and wound repair. Has also been shown in a clinical trial to significantly increase mental function, demonstrating a mild tranquilizing and anti-anxiety action. This can be very useful to enhance memory and cognition. 

Contraindications: None known. 

Interactions: None known.