Herbs - Gotu Kola

Print
Copyright © 2009-2011 My Best Remedies • www.mybestremedies.com

(0 votes, average 0 out of 5)
Article Index
Herbs - Gotu Kola
- Ailments / Situations Where Used
- Source
- Preparations
- Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
- Ailment / Situation Listing
All Pages

 

Gotu Kola, Dried Gotu Kola, Dried

Latin Name: Centella asiatica

Family: Umbelliferae/Apiaceae

 
Description

Gotu kola is well respected for its calming properties of both the mind and the body. It is considered a "balancing" herb in Ayurvedic medicine that promotes relaxation and engages the senses.

Yogis often add gotu kola to the diet to achieve a meditative state and improve recall. Indeed, elephants (who "never forget") often graze on the leaves of this plant.

This herb contains brahmoside and brahminoside, two saponin glycosides with sedative properties. It is also high in B vitamins


 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Those dealing with anxiety, insomnia, and stress can benefit from gotu kola.

If you are practicing yoga, you may realize benefits of incorporation of this herb into your diet.


 

Source

Leaves


 

Preparations

Infusion: Steep 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried herb in one cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink up to 2 cups daily. To reduce the bitter flavour, add honey or lemon.

Supplement: Take 400 to 500mg daily.

Tincture: Take 40 drops daily.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Gotu kola can have a sedating effect on the body and can cause drowsiness. Do not use while driving, operating heavy/precision machinery, or performing any other activity requiring a high, acute, level of awareness.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Anxiety

Insomnia

Memory Problems

Stress

 

 

 


"MY BEST REMEDIES" -- TERMS OF USE

All information contained on this website is for reference purposes only and all content should be treated as a resource. It is highly recommended that you consult with your naturopath or other health practitioner when undertaking self-treatment. For serious conditions, always seek the advice of your naturopath or other health practitioner. People taking medication should consult with their naturopath or other health practitioner before undertaking additional regime for their ailment.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the information contained on this website. However, errors in copy may occur. You are advised to consult with your naturopath or other health practitioner when applying the information contained on this website.

The MBR Team is not responsible or liable for any personal injury or related effects from applying the information contained on this website.

By browsing / printing any and all My Best Remedies articles / pages, you agree to the statements above.



To create link towards this article on your website,
copy and paste the text below in your page.



Preview :

Herbs - Gotu Kola

Powered by QuoteThis © 2008