Gotu Kola / Hydrocotyle (Centella asiatica) Dried - Bulk
Gotu Kola / Hydrocotyle (Centella asiatica) Dried - Bulk
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INCI: Centella asiatica
Rich in antioxidants, and a rich source of amino acids, gotu kola is regarded as a brain booster. There's evidence that Centella asiatica can help revitalize the skin's protective barrier, plus it may mitigate some of the visible effects of sun damage.
Sizes: 200g, 500g or 1kg.
This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.
Uses & benefits
- Considered “food for the brain”
- Can be used to assist treat depression, mental function, nervous disorders, amnesia, and senility
- Also may help with bowel disorders, convulsions, elephantiasis, epilepsy, fever, hypochondria, psoriases, and tetanus
- Can be useful in the treatment of phlebitis, leg cramps, and abnormal tingling of the extremities
- It also assists in the treatment of common colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, peptic ulcers, constipation, fevers, fibrocystic breasts, lupus, anal fissures, and cirrhosis of the liver, periodontal conditions, tuberculosis and measles
- Externally it stimulates the production of collagen and so improves the tone of spider veins and varicose veins
- It assists for venereal diseases, skin ulcers, scleroderma, minor burns, bed sores, eczema, chronic venous insufficiency and scars
- Helps for heat and nappy rash on babies and allergic skin irritations
- Helps for hair loss
- Excellent for treating sunburn and dry skin and gives elasticity back to ageing skin
Gotu kola tea
- Pour 150ml of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Allow to stand for 10 – 15 min. Strain and drink 3 times a day.
Warnings
- If taken in large amounts it can cause itching, headaches and unconsciousness
- Do not use when pregnant, breastfeeding
- Do not use with other tranquillizers or sedatives
- Do not use if you have an overactive thyroid
- It can cause depression in well-adjusted individuals
