Potent Standardized Extracts of Gotu Kola

Standardized to 8% Triterpenes

Powerful rejuvenative nervine recommended for nervous disorders

Increase intelligence and memory and sharpen focus

Treat phlebitis, leg cramps, and abnormal tingling of the extremities.

Restores fluid balance and removes excess mucus

Improves the flow of blood while strengthening the veins and capillaries.

Reduce the healing time of wounds.

60ct per Bottle

Kosher Certified Veggie Caps



Ingredients: Standardized Extracts of Gotu Kola 500mg 8.0% Triterpenes



Servings Per Container: 60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg. each



Suggested use: One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician

60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg each



Indications: Chronic venous insufficiency, Mental function, Minor burns, Scars, Scleroderma, Skin ulcers, Varicose veins, Wound healing, Gotu Kola is a rejuvenative nervine recommended for nervous disorders, including epilepsy, senility, and premature aging. As a brain tonic, it is said to aid intelligence and memory. It strengthens the adrenal glands while cleansing the blood to treat skin impurities. It is used as an aid for meditation that is said to balance the two sides of the brain. It is particularly helpful for super-stressed persons. Gotu Kola is considered "food for the brain". It is said to combat stress and depression, energize flagging mental powers, fight sterility, ward off a nervous breakdown, and improve reflexes.



Gotu Kola stimulates the central nervous system, rebuilds energy reserves, relieves high blood pressure, and helps the body defend against various toxins. It is used to treat rheumatism, blood diseases, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, venereal diseases, hepatitis, and high blood pressure. It is a mild diuretic that can help shrink swollen membranes and aid in the elimination of excess fluids. It hastens the healing of wounds.



Gotu kola has a positive effect on the circulatory system. It improves the flow of blood while strengthening the veins and capillaries. It has been used successfully to treat phlebitis, leg cramps, and abnormal tingling of the extremities.



It reduces scarring when applied during inflammatory period of the wound. It was found effective when applied on patients with third degree burns, when the treatment commenced immediately after the accident. Daily local application to the affected area, along with intramuscular injections, limited the shrinking of the skin as it healed. It prevented infection and inhibited scar formation.



Ayurvedic practitioners suggest the following applications for Gotu Kola : Adrenal purifier, AIDS, Blood purifier, Eczema, Epilepsy, Insanity, Hypochondria, Fevers (Intermittent), Hair loss, Immune system boost (Cleansing and Nourishing), Longevity, Memory, Nervous disorders, Psoriasis, Senility, skin conditions (Chronic and Obstinate), Venereal diseases, Tetanus, Convulsions, Rheumatism, Elephantiasis, Bowel disorders. Best rejuvenative herb for brain cells and nerves, Promotes intelligence.



Clinical Studies:



Venous insufficiency:Gotu kola is effective in the treatment of venous insufficiency and has been shown to reduce ankle oedema, foot swelling and capillary filtration rate, and to improve microcirculatory parameters (9-11).



A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind multi-centre trial investigated the effect of a gotu kola extract (60 mg or 120 mg/day for 2 months) in 94 patients with venous insufficiency (12).



Significant and dose-dependant improvements in subjective and plethysmographic (extremity volume) parameters were seen with both dosages of Gotu kola treatment.



Another double-blind study with 40 patients suffering chronic venous insufficiency found that Gotu kola extract (60 mg/day for 30 days) significantly improved ankle circumference, vascular tone and leg volume compared with baseline (13).



Several other clinical studies have further confirmed the efficacy of gotu kola extract in venous insufficiency (3).



Venous hypertension: The valuable contribution of Gotu kola extract in the treatment of venous hypertension has been confirmed in randomised, double-blind controlled trials.



In one trial, 62 patients with venous hypertension took gotu kola extract (90 mg or 180 mg daily) or placebo (11) . A dose-dependant reduction in capillary filtration rate and ankle circumference was seen at the end of the 4-week study period, and changes were significant compared with placebo.



Another study involving 87 patients with chronic venous hypertensive microangiopathy found that microcirculatory parameters were significantly improved compared with placebo in patients taking gotu kola extract (60 mg or 120 mg daily) after 60 days (14).



The ability of gotu kola extract to reduce capillary permeability in patients with venous hypertension has also been demonstrated in a placebo-controlled study (10).



Varicose veins and post-thrombotic syndrome: The topical application of a gotu kola extract 3 times daily was found to be effective in improving both objective and subjective symptoms including vascular tone assessed by ultrasound. This double-blind placebo-controlled study involved 80 patients with various venous disorders, in particular varicose veins and post-thrombotic syndrome (15).



Cellulite: A clinical study published in 1979 found that the topical application of a Gotu kola extract 4 times daily resulted in significant improvements in 85% of 60 patients with cellulite (16).



Stretch marks: A double-blind study involving 80 pregnant women investigated the ability of a cream to prevent striae gravidarum (17).



The cream, which contained a Gotu kola extract as well as tocopherol and collagen-elastin hydrolysate, was applied once daily for 12 weeks.



Women using the cream developed significantly fewer stretch marks than women using placebo.



Wound healing: The ability of Gotu kola to promote rapid and good wound healing has been demonstrated in several clinical studies. Increased wound perfusion and proliferation of granulation tissue has been observed, as well as accelerated wound closure in the case of skin grafts (3).