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Centella asiatica
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
This herb may interact with medications you are taking. Review the interactions table below and consult your healthcare provider before use.
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.
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. Key active compounds include Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid.
Asiaticoside, along with Madecassoside and Asiatic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Gotu Kola. These compounds influences GABAergic neurotransmission, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Wound healing and scar reduction
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Cognitive function
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Venous insufficiency
Anxiety
Keloid treatment
Memory enhancement
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Longevity tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic medications | Moderate | Gotu kola has been associated with rare cases of hepatotoxicity. Combination with hepatotoxic drugs may increase risk. |
| Sedatives and CNS depressants | Moderate | Gotu kola may enhance sedative effects of CNS depressant medications. |
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