Gotu Kola
Overview
Gotu Kola is an Herb commonly used in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine. It is native to parts of Africa Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Madagascar and the South Pacific. Gotu Kola is from the Parsley (Umbelliferae) family.
Botanical Names
Centella asiatica
Hydrocotyle asiatica
Parts Used
Leaves
Seeds
Nuts
Roots
Health Benefits of Gotu Kola
Cardiovascular System
Gotu Kola may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. [1]
Gotu Kola may increase the development and maintenance of Blood Vessels into Connective Tissues. [2]
Gotu Kola may improve the function of the Heart.
Gotu Kola may lower Blood Pressure in persons afflicted with (venous) High Blood Pressure. [3]
Gotu kola may alleviate and may prevent Microangiopermeability. [4]
Gotu Kola may minimize the Brain damage that occurs after (ischemic) Stroke. [5]
Gotu Kola may protect against the development of Varicose Veins due to its ability to improve blood circulation to the legs via activation of Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA)): [6]
Gotu Kola may alleviate Hemorrhoids. [7]Gotu Kola may alleviate Venous Insufficiency, poor blood circulation to the legs, by enhancing the connective tissue of veins, improving blood circulation. [8]
Digestive System
Gotu Kola may alleviate some types of Ulcers - Peptic:
Gotu Kola helps to prevent Ulcers - Gastric especially gastric ulcers caused by excessive consumption of Alcohol. [9]
Excretory System
Gotu Kola may alleviate Urinary Tract Infections. Anecdotal Evidence
Gotu Kola increases the body's production of Urine. Anecdotal Evidence
Eyes/Vision
Gotu Kola may help to prevent Detached Retina. Anecdotal Evidence
Immune System
Gotu Kola may inhibit some types of Bacteria - Detrimental including:
Bacillus subtilis [10]
Eschericia coli [11]
Gotu Kola may help to dissolve and kill Mycobacterium leprae. The bacteria responsible for Leprosy due to the Asiaticoside component of Gotu Kola. [12]
Gotu Kola may alleviate Fever due to the bioactive compound, Madecassoside. Anecdotal Evidence
Gotu Kola may alleviate Lupus Erythematosus. [13]
Gotu Kola may accelerate the healing process for Measles. Anecdotal Evidence
Gotu Kola may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Melanoma cells due to the Asiatic Acid content of Gotu Kola. [14]
Gotu Kola may enhance the function of Phagocytes. [15]
Metabolism
Gotu Kola extract applied topically may help to diminish Cellulite due to the Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid and Madecassoside content of Gotu Kola enhancing Connective Tissue structure and reducing Sclerosis. [16]
Gotu Kola may alleviate Cirrhosis due to its Asiatic Acid content. [17]
Gotu Kola may alleviate Fatigue. [18]
Gotu Kola may alleviate Hepatitis. Anecdotal Evidence
Gotu Kola improves the function of the Liver. Anecdotal Evidence
Musculoskeletal System
Gotu Kola may be useful in the treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Disease. [19]
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