Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
Also known as: Indian pennywort, Brahmi (in some traditions)
Primary compounds: Asiaticoside, madecassoside, triterpenoids, flavonoids
Origin: India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar
Traditional use: Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for longevity, wound healing, and brain health
What It Is
Gotu Kola is one of the oldest and most revered herbs for mental clarity and nerve repair. Often called the herb of longevity, it supports circulation to the brain and promotes new cell growth within neural tissue.
In both Ayurvedic and functional medicine, it’s considered a rejuvenator for the nervous system, improving cognition, reducing anxiety, and supporting connective tissue healing.
Key Active Compounds
Asiaticoside & madecassoside: Strengthen connective tissue and support neuroregeneration
Triterpenoids: Improve microcirculation and protect vascular health
Flavonoids: Provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection
Core Therapeutic Actions
Research Highlights
Modern research supports what Ayurvedic medicine has known for centuries: Gotu Kola enhances memory, circulation, and nerve regeneration. Studies show it can improve microcirculation and collagen synthesis, supporting both brain and skin health. Its neuroprotective and antioxidant effects make it valuable for reducing anxiety, promoting focus, and protecting against cognitive decline.
How to Use
Capsule or tincture: 400–800 mg daily or 1–2 dropperfuls of extract
Tea or infusion: Light, grassy flavor — calming and rejuvenating
Combine with Bacopa for enhanced cognitive and neuroprotective effects.
Precautions
Generally well tolerated; rare dizziness if overused.
Use caution with blood thinners due to mild circulatory effects.
Eleeo Insight
Gotu Kola bridges brain and body, improving clarity, calm, and connection.
It’s the herb of gentle awakening: nourishing focus, grounding the mind, and helping the nervous system rebuild from the inside out.
At Eleeo, we love it as a restorative for those recovering from chronic stress, burnout, or neurological strain.
Quick Reference
Properties: Neuroprotective • Circulatory tonic • Anxiolytic • Tissue-healing • Adaptogenic
Supports: Cognition • Nerve repair • Circulation • Calm focus • Healing and recovery
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