| Some Products using Goto Kola | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| FocusADHD from Native Remedies | ADD | ginkgo biloba, skullcap, chamomile, avena sativa, nettle, rooibos |
| Fatigue Fighter from Native Remedies | energy | siberian ginseng |
| Fertile XY from Native Remedies | infertility | horny goat weed, gokshura |
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Traditional Uses
This medicinal herb is so highly respected in Ayurvedic medicine for its effect on the mind, that it is even said to increase knowledge of Brahman - the supreme reality.
In Ayurvedic medicine traditional uses of gotu kola included treating skin diseases, anxiety, diarrhea, menstrual disorders, vaginal discharge, and venereal disease.
Research
Recent studies have suggested that Centella asiatica improves cerebral blood flow (CBF) and circulation in general, thereby allowing oxygen rich blood to penetrate deep into the brain.
Current uses
Gotu Kola is used also a tonic for purification of blood and for promoting healthy skin. It is furthermore been used to aid in restful sleep, treat skin inflammations, as a treatment for high blood pressure and as a mild diuretic.
The leaves have been used to treat leprosy, cancer, skin disorders, arthritis, haemorrhoids, and tuberculosis. In recent years, Gotu kola has become popular in the West as a nerve tonic to promote relaxation and to enhance memory.
The herb has demonstrated mild tranquillising, anti-anxiety and anti-stress effects, as well as improving mental functions such as concentration and memory. It has a calming effect on the body and is chiefly used to support the central nervous system.
These qualities make Gotu kola an excellent herb for children with A.D.D. because it has a stimulating effect on the brain that increases one's ability to focus while having a soothing and relaxing effect on an overactive nervous system.
The best-documented use of gotu kola is to treat chronic venous insufficiency , a condition closely related to varicose veins. In these conditions, blood pools in the legs, causing aching, pain, heaviness, swelling, fatigue, and unsightly visible veins. Gotu kola has also been suggested as a treatment for hemorrhoids because they are a type of varicose vein,
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