Common Name:
Gotu Kola
Botanical Name:
Centella asiatica
Short Description:
Gotu Kola is a revered brain and connective tissue tonic used to enhance memory, calm anxiety, support skin repair, and promote circulation. It is considered a rasayana (rejuvenative) herb in Ayurvedic medicine.
🌿 Looking to support your mind, skin, and circulation? Our Cognitive Clarity tincture and Skin Glow tea are crafted with nootropic and skin-supportive botanicals that complement gotu kola's remarkable rejuvenating action.
Parts Used:
Aerial parts (leaves)
Actions:
Nootropic, nervine, adaptogen (mild), connective tissue tonic, anti-inflammatory
Energetics:
Cooling, slightly drying
Body Systems:
Nervous, circulatory, integumentary (skin), lymphatic
Spiritual/Energetic Uses:
Expands consciousness and supports meditation. Gotu kola is said to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, promoting integration, wisdom, and spiritual insight.
Planetary/Dosha Associations:
Planetary: Saturn and Mercury
Dosha: Balances all three doshas (tridoshic)
Safety Notes:
Generally very safe. Avoid in pregnancy. May cause mild photosensitivity. Use cautiously with sedatives. Best taken consistently over time for cognitive and connective tissue benefits.
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If gotu kola's brain-nourishing and skin-rejuvenating properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a wonderful complement:
- Cognitive Clarity — A focused herbal tincture with nootropic botanicals to support memory, mental sharpness, and sustained concentration.
- Skin Glow — A beautifying herbal tea with skin-supportive botanicals to nourish from within and promote a clear, radiant complexion.
- Daily Dew Facial Serum — A lightweight, hydrating serum with plant-based actives to brighten, plump, and restore your skin's natural glow.
As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.
