Gotu Kola (centella asiatica)
50 ml Tincture of 1:1 liquid extract
Ethanol 45%
Herbal actions:
- Vulnerary – Substance that improves the tone and function of the veins
- Anti Inflammatory- Substance that reduces inflammation
- Depurative-Substance that improves detoxification and aids elimination to reduce the accumulation of metabolic waste products within the body.
- Adaptogenic- Substance that increases the body resistance to physical ,environmental ,emotional or biological stressors and promotes normal physiological function.
- Nervine tonic –Substance that improves the tone ,vigor and function of mucous membranes
- Immune Stimulant – Substance that enhances immune function
- Cardio tonic – Substance that improves the force of contraction of the heart
- Anti bacterial- Substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria or destroys bacteria.
- Anti viral- Substance that inhibits the growth of destroys viruses
- Anthelmintic – Substance that kills or assists in the expulsion of intestinal worms.
- Hair tonic – Substance that promotes growth to hair.
- Antixiolytic- Substance that alleviates anxiety
Indications /Prescribing:
- Brain tonic ,improves memory, clear thinking and concentration
- Excellent for students before and during exams
- Helps fight memory loss and confusion
- Stimulates the nervous system .Helps fights stress ,anxiety and depression
- Anticonvulsant for epilepsy
- Rejuvenation tonic
- Stimulates fast healthy growth of hair and nails
- Speeds up healing of wounds and scars as well as injured ligaments and joints.
- Stimulates synthesis of collegen and fibroncetin and normalizes the metabolism of connective tissue
- Antibacterial action against Pseudomonas and streptococcus spp
- Antiviral action against herpes simplex
- Improves and increases circulation .Relieves oedema ,venous insufficiency and varicose veins of lower limbs.
- Helps clear boils ,acne , ulcers. Reduces stress related ulcers
- Improves sluggish digestion.
- Strengthens veins and capillaries
- Leprosy
- Scleroderma
- Chronic skin and rheumatic conditions
- Chronic hepatic disorders
Contraindications:
Known allergy
Warnings and precautions:
None required
Interactions:
None known
Use in pregnancy and lactation:
No adverse effects expected.
Side effects:
Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported from using gotu kola, but is a low risk treatment.
Dosage:
3- 6 ml of 1:1 liquid extract daily
20 to 40 ml of 1:1 liquid extract weekly
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