Gotu kola is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, China, Indonesia, Australia, the South Pacific, Madagascar and southern and middle Africa. This slender, creeping plant flourishes in and around water. The roots and leaves are used in herbal medicine.
Medicinal Properties of Gotu kola
Gotu kola contains compounds called triterpenoids which have complex actions, but are generally involved in connective tissue repair and stimulation of the healing processes, whilst reducing scar tissue formation. Generally, Gotu kola is also thought to improve the structure of connective tissue surrounding veins. It is also antibiotic and a detoxifier.
Gotu kola Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend gotu kola for the following disorders:
Deep venous thrombosis
E coli
Gastroenteritis
Varicose veins
Other Gotu kola Information
Gotu kola is used by herbalists for the treatment of: chronic venous insufficiency, wound healing, minor burns, mental function and cellulite. It is available as tablets, capsules or tinctures. It can be used in tincture form for children aged above 3 years of age. Herb tincture dosage is lower than adult levels – A simple guide for children is one drop per stone of weight.
Side Effects of Gotu kola
Generally there are no side effects and contra-indications from using Gotu kola.
When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with the herb Gotu kola.
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