Gotu Kola

Native to wetlands in Asia, Centella asiatica is distinguished by its low growing, cupped leaves, which are used locally as a culinary vegetable. Gotu Kola leaf is highly regarded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda for its healthful effects and as an ally in supporting healthy brain functioning. The dried leaves are typically brewed into gotu kola tea, added into herbal tea blends, and tinctured. Gotu kola is known throughout the Asian world as a potent botanical and a tasty food. It has been utilized for thousands of years in both TCM and Ayurveda for its properties and for its positive effect on memory and focus. Gotu kola supports overall cognitive health.* Other common names for gotu kola include Asiatic pennywort, Indian pennywort, ji xue cao (Chinese), hierba de clavo, sombrerito (Spanish), and mandukaparni. Centella asiatica is a low growing creeping perennial herb that likes hot, moist climates in the South and Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to India,