Product Overview
Primary Benefits as per Ayurveda
- Gotu Kola Powder helps in meditation & naturally works on both sides of the brain.
- It acts as a brain tonic.
- It is also known as “Saraswati” the Goddess of study and wisdom so helps to support a healthy brain.
- Supports brain health.
- Supports a healthy nervous system.
Other Benefits as per Ayurveda
- It also supports a healthy digestive system.
- It also supports healthy heart functions.
- Gotu Kola also may help to soothe the throat.
- It helps as rejuvenating tonic and strengthens body parts.
- Supports complexion as Gotu Kola’s Powder paste is used by many herbalists externally as skin paste for healthy body complexion.
As per ayurveda
Gotu Kola is used to support vein integrity which results in improved memory and attention span.
Revitalizes the nerves, tonic to the brain, strengthens intelligence, and improves concentration.
It is an aid for meditation that is said to balance the two sides of the brain.
Used to combat stress and depression, energize flagging psychological powers, fight sterility, ward off a nervous breakdown, and improve reflexes.
Composition
Triterpenoid saponins viz., madecassoside and asiaticoside and there aglycones viz., Asiatic acid and madecassic acid. It also contains saponin viz ,other chemical constituents are asiaticoside B,brahminoside ,brahmhoside, centeloside, indencentelloside, thankuni side and isothankuniside triterpenoids and viz,brahmic acid isobrahmic acid, betulinic acid ,centric acid and centi oic acid ,flavonoide ,glycoside 3glycosylquercetin and 3glucosylkampferol and an alkaloid hydrocotyle
Common & Uncommon Names
- Family Name: Apiaceae
- Botanical Name: Centella Asiatica
- English Name: Indian pennywort
- Hindi Name: Mandookparni
Other Uncommon Names of This Herb
Perook, Vallaarai, Thankuni Pata, Asiatic Pennywort, Indian Pennywort, Manduki, Divya, Maha Aushadhi, Pegagan, Mandookaparni, Khulakhudi, Thankun.
Properties
- Rasa (Taste): Bitter
- Virya (Potency): Sheeta (Cold)
- Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Madhur (Sweet)
- Unique Property: Brain tonic
Best Source
This plant is common all over India, growing plentifully in moist localities, viz., marshy banks of rivers, streams, and ponds and in irrigated lawns and fields.
Best variety is from Grown in waterlogged places up to 2000 feet high
Directions for Use
Take 5 Gms (half to one teaspoon) 2 times a day Gotu Kola Powder with water 1-2 hrs after meals. Take the first dose after breakfast. If you are mixing with other herbs, use Gotu Kola proportionately or consult your healthcare provider.
Precautions
- Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.
Best Use With
- Respiratory Aid: The Powder of Gotu Kola can be used. Boil the Powder and make decoction add a little pepper powder and sugar and administer for a few weeks
- For Normal Body Temperature: Take decoction of Gotu Kola.
- For Rejuvenation: Boil the powder of Gotu Kola 1-2 teaspoons in cow milk and take it.
- For General Health and Body Strength: Mix Gotu Kola Powder with Ginger Powder in equal proportions and eat ½ teaspoon twice a day.
- In Healthy Brain Functions: Take Gotu Kola Powder, mix it with sugar, bees honey and a small quantity of Ghee. Take it with milk in healthy brain function.
- As a Tea: Boil Gotu Kola Powder in a small quantity of water then add some milk and sugar in it. Take it regularly. It is the best tonic.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle
- Nutritional diet
- Morning walk
- Yoga
- Peaceful mind
- Restful sleep
Special Notes
This herb has been approved by the Department of Ayush/ Government of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as classical reference by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.
Tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.
