What Is Gotu Kola?

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Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is often called “the student herb” in Bali. Because it sharpens the mind. Gotu Kola extract increases dendrite and axon growth in brain cells which helps memory.
Native to the wetlands of Asia, the ancient Ayurvedic medical system used Gotu Kola like a first-aid kit. It was used to treat mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, memory loss, insomnia, fever, syphilis, hepatitis, epilepsy, diarrhea and asthma.
Gotu Kola helps:
Neurogenesis. Gotu Kola stimulates the growth of brain cells. It encourages dendrite branching which boosts brain plasticity and communication between neurons.
Neuroprotection. Gotu Kola protects your brain from toxins and oxidative stress. Studies show it helps protect against heavy metals and food additives which cause brain fog, mood swings and migraines. And it reduces oxidative stress by reducing free radicals in brain cells.
Neurotransmitters. Gotu Kola helps prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine. Enhancing mood, cognition, memory and learning. And preventing degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. And Gotu Kola boosts glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) which converts glutamate into GABA which also affects mood.
Gotu Kola benefits
Research from hundreds of studies have shown that Gotu kola will:
Improve memory and cognition
Restore the availability of acetylcholine
Improve cerebral blood flow
Reduce anxiety and stress
Help repair brain cells
Eliminate free radicals from within brain cells
Recommended dose of Gotu kola standardized extract is 50 - 250 mg taken 2 or 3 times daily. Gotu Kola powder in capsules recommended dosage is 400 - 450 mg per day.
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[@saifrafeek]

Ohhh my god, happy to hear about Gotu kola. ♥️ Its a one of staple food in my country Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 . Actually Gotu means Pouch and kola means leaf. Normally we are having Gotukola Salad with rice and curry for the lunch. We are chopping the leaf into small pcs and mixed with grated coconut, green chillies, lime tomatoes and salt. and also we are having gotukola poridge with jaggery for breakfirst. We are making poridge from Gotukola juice, Rice, coconut milk, salt and garlic. My grandmother used to tell its useful to eye health. Thank you very much doctor for the medical explanation. 👍👍👍👍

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Thank you for your support and comment. Yes, this is an amazing supplement to use.

[@codemiesterbeats]

My experience with Gotu Kola was pretty brief but I very distinctly remember it helping short term memory. It was almost as if my brain had more "frames per second". When I would recall something I could recall it as a more fluid stream of events than just a snapshot. Possibly more noticeable to me because I have crappy short term memory.

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Remember -- it takes time to work.

[@nosgoth5518]

Sup,great video

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Thank you for your support.

[@cgman7325]

Dr. Jurad, in our western society, we only get it in the form of capsule or powder. Have you done any research on the side affects.

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Yes. I always encourage my viewers to do their OWN research as well. We all learn at different levels my friend.

[@turabahmad6214]

does gotu kola increase blood pressure, suger and cholesterol?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

It MAY increase blood sugar levels so, people with diabetes should NOT use this.

[@turabahmad6214]

@@thejdocrealminute4648 Thanks sir

[@kuangjiazhi3851]

Hi Doc,does gotu kola here children with autism? I greatly appreciate if any advise given.

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/supplements-for-autism Yes, it may help in addition to the link I sent you.

[@fishygeek8046]

Hey doc! Can we use Ashwagandha and gotu kola(both powdered form) together i mean a spoonful of both herbs each day ?

[@paramj4287]

Yes you can. Be careful don't take them before doing heavy machinary work or driving.

[@soulie08]

Is it unsafe to take it long term without a break? Also is it safe for dogs and if so how much should they take each day?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

I always recommend taking a break from herbs. For dogs? I have no idea.

[@demakhawaja]

Is it safe for breastfeeding?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

It is not known whether gotu kola passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

[@2ambaby198]

Where my lankans at