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Gotu Kola Leaf

Nootropic

Centella asiatica (fresh leaf)

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Fresh leaf form of gotu kola used in Sri Lankan and Thai traditional cuisine and medicine.

Active Compounds

asiaticosidemadecassosidecentellosideflavonoidsvitamins

Traditional Uses

Sri Lankan memory food
Thai vegetable medicine
Bengali digestive

Modern Uses

cognitive enhancement
wound healing
skin health
anti-anxiety

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, tea, extract
Adult Dose: Fresh leaves in salads or 2 cups tea daily
Child Dose: As food
Preparation Notes: Fresh young leaves in salads; also blended into green drinks.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

pregnancy in high doses
liver disease

Possible Side Effects

headache
GI upset

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