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Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica (aerial parts)

Herbcognitionskincirculationanxietytraditional

Gotu kola is a classic ‘mind + skin’ herb in traditional systems. It’s used for calm focus, circulation support, and skin/wound-healing traditions—often taken consistently over time.

Key Benefits

Used for calm focus and cognitive support routines
Traditional support for circulation and vein health
Known for skin and connective tissue support traditions

Common Issues It May Help With

focus support
stress/anxiety support
skin support (traditional)
circulation/vein support (traditional)

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: 1 tsp dried herb per cup, steep 10–15 min; 1–2x/day
Capsules/extract: common for consistent dosing; follow label
Topical: found in some creams for skin support

Taste / Notes

Green, slightly bitter, earthy.

Evidence Level

Some evidence for skin and circulation-related outcomes; cognitive effects are mixed and dose/form dependent.

Cautions

Use caution with liver disease; rare liver-related issues reported with high-dose extracts. Avoid in pregnancy unless guided.

Interactions

Use caution with sedatives (may add to calming effects). If taking liver-metabolized meds, consult clinician when using concentrated extracts.

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