Gotu Kola, Centella asiatica, also know as Brahmi "the greatest of great"This ancient, traditional herb contains the triterpenoids: asiaticoside, centelloside, and madecassoside. These powerful components make this medicinal herb useful in a range of complications and prevention of further damage.
- promote cell apoptosis; cytotoxic towards many different cancer cells
- increases the tone of connective tissue
- accelerate healing process of burns, keloids, and wounds (enhance collagen production and reduces scar tissue)
- lowers blood pressure and reduce leg edema (keep blood vessels strong, maintains resistance of the veins, and enhances blood flow)
- mild adaptogen (enhances the body's ability to resist a stressor)
- fatigue, depression, anxiety (assist in producing neurotransmitters)
- protects against neurodegeneration
- mild diuretic
- anti-inflammatory
- heightens mental function; improves memory and learning capabilities (useful for ADD/ADHD)
- restore some of the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease
- nourish, support, and rejuvenate the liver and kidneys
- Himalayan yogis used Brahmi to aid in meditation and yoga by calming and awakening the mind for a clear, steady practice.
