Centella Indian vs Gotu Kola

Indian variety of gotu kola used in classical Ayurveda as Mandukparni for cognitive enhancement, wound healing, and as a Rasayana tonic.

Gotu kola is a creeping herb found in tropical and subtropical regions, used in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Southeast Asian medicine for thousands of years. It is one of the most important herbs for cognitive function in Ayurveda (where it is sometimes called Brahmi) and for wound healing and skin health.

asiaticoside, madecassoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, brahmoside

Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Brahmoside

Memory and cognitive enhancement in Ayurveda (Medhya Rasayana), Wound healing and skin repair, Venous insufficiency and varicose veins, Anxiety and stress in Ayurveda

Memory enhancement, Wound healing, Longevity tonic, Meditation aid, Skin health

Cognitive enhancing, Wound healing, Anti-anxiety, Venous tonic, Collagen stimulating

Wound healing and scar reduction, Cognitive function, Venous insufficiency, Anxiety, Keloid treatment

500-1500mg dried herb daily; 60mg total triterpenoid extract twice daily

250-500mg standardized extract (10% asiaticoside) 2-3 times daily

Liver disease, Pregnancy in large doses

Liver disease, Scheduled surgery, Concurrent hepatotoxic medications

Headache, Upset stomach, Liver enzyme elevation with high doses

GI upset, Nausea, Drowsiness, Headache, Skin irritation (topical), Liver toxicity (rare, long-term)