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What is Gotu Kola used for?

July 10, 2022 by Herbal Resource Leave a Comment

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Gotu kola is known as a longevity herb and often used as a general health tonic.

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
The Herb Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Historically, the herb has been used to treat many disorders; including syphilis, hepatitis, epilepsy, stomach ulcers, nervous conditions, diarrhea, and fever.

This herb can be used externally for wounds, burns and skin lesions. (1)

Gotu kola has been shown to support the blood vessels and help lower blood pressure with regular use. This helps reduce the frequency and severity of chronic venous insufficiency and the development of varicose veins. (2)

There is a support to show that this plant may help with nervous conditions, especially anxiety and insomnia. (3)

Sufferers of scleroderma may find relief from the use of this herb. (4)

Ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) and rheumatoid arthritis may also respond well to this herb. (5)

This herb helps rejuvenate the brain and nervous system and helps improve brain health.

This herb has shown anti-aging properties. (6) It has also been used as an herbal remedy for ADHD (ADD). (7)

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