Gotu kola or centella (Centella asiatica) is a plant native to many parts of Asia, Australia and Africa. The active constituents of Gotu Kola are known to be triterpenoid compounds (Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, madecassoside). Goyu kola has been used as medicine in India since the prehistoric times. The medicinal use of Gotu kola includes its remarkable wound healing abilities and treatment for skin conditions.
Effective for:
- Burns
- Cellulite
- Improves mental function
- Keloids
- Leprosy
- Liver cirrhosis
- Scleroderma
- Varicose veins
- Wound healing
Supplements:
Concentration of triterpenoids vary between 1.1 and 8% it is difficult to calculate an dosage when simply using the crude plant
Recommended Dose:
- Standardized extract (40% asiaticoside, 30% Asiatic acid, 30% madecassic acid, 1-2% madecassoside)- 60-120 ml per day
- Plant leaves dried- 2-4 gms daily
- Tincture (1:5)- 10 to 20 ml daily
- Fluid extract (1:1)- 2-4 ml daily
Side effects and precautions:
Gotu kola and its extracts are very well tolerated, especially orally.
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