Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) Cut & Sifted Herb

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) Cut & Sifted Herb HERB COMMON NAME :  Gotu Kola HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Centella Asiatica OTHER NAMES :  Indian Pennywort, Fountain of Life FAMILY :  Apiaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Planet: Jupiter Rune:  Uruz   Parts Used:  Aerial (dried) Description:  Gotu Kola leaf is used fresh or dried in Asian cuisine, often in combination with other herbs and spices to enhance flavor. In China and India, the herb has a long history of use that dates back thousands of years. Gotu Kola has been used to treat skin conditions from leprosy to eczema to scleroderma, and it is used more for skin disorders by Eastern herbalists today than anything else. People with scleroderma have been shown to have reductions in the hardening of skin and organs, more joint movement, and less joint pain. Gotu Kola can help relieve pain and inflammation from burns, skin ulcers, and wounds. It also helps prevent scar tissue from forming on wounds or surgical incisions, speeds up collagen formation, and reduces cellulite.  And it promotes the repair of connective tissue including hair and nails, stimulates hair and nail growth, and increases the strength and keratinization of skin. Gotu Kola is used to reduce anxiety and has a mild tranquilizing effect. People who take Gotu Kola have been shown to have fewer problems handling stress and fewer problems with anxiety attacks. It strengthens nervous system function, mental function and memory, and can also be used to help people sleep better at night. For varicose veins and venous insufficiency, Gotu Kola can help make blood vessels more elastic and relieve symptoms. It has also been used for ulcers, asthma, diarrhea, hepatitis, to reduce blood pressure, and for cirrhosis of the liver. Historical Uses:  skin conditions, leprosy, eczema, psoriasis, scleroderma, hardened skin, dry skin, irritated skin, burns, skin ulcers, sores, wounds, asthma, diarrhea, hepatitis, anxiety, stress, nervousness, sleeplessness, insomnia, reduce blood pressure, varicose veins, venous insufficiency, prevent scars, helps nervous system function, helps memory, mental function, boosts collagen formation, hair skin and nails, cellulite, cirrhosis, adaptogen, alterative, detoxifier, relaxant nervine, diuretic, peripheral vasodilator, topical antibiotic, anti-rheumatic, vulnerary, venotonic, keratolytic, anti-mycobacterial, anti-inflammatory, bitter, digestive, laxative, connective tissue builder, dermatological builder, skin problems, digestive disorders, brain function, cuts, sedative, arthritis, leg swelling, diabetic neuropathy, ADHD, alertness, anti-aging Mystical Attributes:  Gotu Kola is used in meditation incenses. Burn a small amount prior to (but not during) meditation. Mystical Intentions:  meditation, calm, relaxation Other Uses: Gotu Kola is used in diffusions, teas, tinctures, and capsules. Ointments containing Gotu Kola are applied topically to the skin.   Taste & Smell:  Gotu Kola has no detectable taste or smell Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) is native to India, Sri Lanka, northern Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Melanesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and other parts of Asia. It is a small, herbaceous, annual plant. The stems are slender, creeping stolons, green to reddish-green in color, connecting plants to each other. It has long-stalked, green, fan-like leaves that have a smooth texture with palmately netted veins. The rootstock consists of rhizomes, growing vertically down. They are cream in color and covered with root hairs. The flowers are pinkish to red in color, born in small, rounded bunches (umbels) near the surface of the soil. Each flower is partly enclosed in two green bracts. The hermaphrodite flowers are minute in size (less than 3 mm), with 5-6 corolla lobes per flower. Each flower bears five stamens and two styles. The fruit are densely reticulate, distinguishing it from species of Hydrocotyle which have smooth, ribbed or warty fruit. Gotu Kola is considered to be an aquatic plant and grows in tropical swampy areas, along ditches and in low, wet areas. Sow seeds in spring in a greenhouse, then transplant out into pots when large enough. Plant into the garden in late spring or early summer of the following year. Plants can also be divided in spring or fall. Plant divisions directly into the garden beds. Gotu Kola leaves and stems can be harvested at any time of the year and are used fresh or dried. Store dried leaves and stems as cut pieces or ground powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: may cause allergic sensitivity, itchiness, and contact dermatitis headaches photosensitization carcinogenic concerns if used long term topically   Constituents:  triterpenoid saponins (asiaticoside, madecassoside, brahmoside) nutrients (vitamins K & B, Na, Ca, Mg) amino acids flavonoids (quercitin, kaempferol) volatile oils alkaloids bitter principle     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. 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