Description
Infuse in oil, water or alcohol for use in various skin care formulas. In China and India, where gotu kola is called the ?fountain of life? and Indian Pennywort, respectively, the herb has a long history of use that dates back thousands of years.
Gotu kola is a marsh plant native to India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and South Africa. Also known as Pennywort and Tiger’s Herb, gotu kola is a major agricultural crop in India, where the leaf is eaten as a salad green and cooked vegetable.
The dried leaf is encapsulated or used to make liquid extracts, teas and other beverages. Gotu kola is also reputed to strengthen the crown chakra, which is associated with spirituality and one?s connection to the Divine. In fact, yogis enjoy partaking of the herb as a ceremonial tea to enhance meditation.
Safety: Gotu kola should be taken on an alternating schedule with a two-week ?off? period, and for no longer than six months total. This herb may affect how the liver metabolizes medications or increase the effects of certain medicines. Check with your doctor before using gotu kola if you take diuretics, antidepressants, diabetes medications or drugs to lower cholesterol. This herb should not be used during pregnancy or lactation or given to children. Also, because asiaticoside has been associated with stimulating cell growth in skin tumors in animal studies, you should not take gotu kola if you have a history of skin cancer.
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