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Gotu Kola - The Fountain Of Youth Gotu kola or centella asiatica (also known as brahmi, hydrocotyle, Indian pennywort, luei gong gen, and marsh pennywort), is a herbaceous plant that is native to Iran, New Guinea, India, Northern Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. It is not to be confused with kola nut, which contains caffeine. Its stems and leaves, which are usually small and fan-shaped, are used for medicinal purposes. The plant bears white to pink flowers and small oval-shaped fruits. For thousands of years, this herbal remedy has been used in ayurveda, an Indian system of holistic medicine; and traditional Chinese and Indonesian medicine. The herb has often been called the "fountain of youth" because it was thought to help a Chinese herbalist live for about two centuries. Some of the health benefits derived from taking the gotu kola herb include: * Its ability to promote mental clarity by improving blood circulation in the brain. * A reduction in anxiety and panic attacks by binding to receptors in the central nervous system * Its ability to promote the healing of wounds and treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and leprosy. One of the components of the herb, triterpenoids, has positive effects on healing of wounds of some animals in lab studies. Triterpenoids compounds help strengthen the skin, increase blood supply in the area, and increase antioxidants. Based on these studies, the herb has also been applied topically to treat scars from surgery, minor burns and reduction of stretch marks. * The treatment of respiratory infections, including colds, in China. * Its ability to inhibit varicose veins and prevent venous insufficiency by reducing leg swelling and improving circulation of blood. Historically, gotu kola herb has also been used as treatment for hepatitis, mental fatigue, diarrhea, epilepsy, asthma, syphilis, stomach ulcers, and fever. Possible Side Effects Reported negative side effects of using the herb are rare. But it many include burning sensations, stomachache, dizziness, skin allergy if the herb is taken in high dosage. Moreover, since one of the major components of Gotu kola is Asiaticoside that has been associated with development of tumor in mice, anyone with skin cancer should not take this herb. Patients with liver disease, on prescription medication and pregnant women should also consult their physicians first before considering this herb. If you are just looking for goto kola supplements, there are many quality online health stores sell them online. However, there is another option if you are looking to get a wider range of health benefits. There is a premium dietary health supplement that contains not only gota kola but also a synergistic blend of other natural vitamins, herbal extracts and nutrients that help prevent old age disease and premature aging. Return To Herbs For Health 
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