🌿 Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Also known as: Indian Pennywort • Brahmi (Asian variety) • Tiger Grass
Family: Apiaceae (Carrot family – not related to ragweed)
Origin: Native to India and Southeast Asia
Parts Used: Leaf and Stem
Primary Use: Internal & External

✨ Description

Revered for centuries as a “Herb of Longevity,” Gotu Kola is a gentle yet powerful tonic for the mind, skin, and nervous system. In Ayurvedic and Asian traditions, it is known to awaken clarity and calm the spirit while restoring the body’s vital energy.

Gotu Kola supports circulation to the brain and extremities, enhancing memory and focus, while nourishing connective tissue for healthy skin, veins, and joints. It is a favorite for students, healers, and those seeking mental balance and beauty from within.

Used both internally as a daily tonic and externally for skin repair, Gotu Kola is a deep rejuvenator — a bridge between earth and mind.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a brain, nerve, and skin tonic:

Mental Clarity & Focus: Improves concentration and memory.
Stress & Anxiety: Calms the nervous system and soothes restlessness.
Circulation & Vein Health: Supports healthy blood flow to the brain and legs.
Skin Healing: Used internally and topically for wounds, stretch marks, and eczema.
Longevity Tonic: Renowned in Ayurveda as a daily rasayana (rejuvenator).

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep 1 teaspoon Gotu Kola in 8 oz hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Drink 1–2 cups daily, especially in the morning or afternoon.
Pairs beautifully with Ginkgo Leaf for memory, or Ashwagandha for calm focus.

💧 External Uses

Infuse in Aloe Vera gel or Rosewater for a skin-healing toner.
Add to bath teas or body oils for circulation and relaxation.
Used in creams and serums to improve skin texture and reduce scarring.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Crown Chakra Activation: Connects the mind to intuition and divine awareness.
Calm Clarity: Brings stillness to the mind and focus to the heart.
Balance & Longevity: Restores energy flow and mental harmony.

Affirmation:

“My mind is clear and my spirit is calm — I grow stronger in peace each day.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Ginkgo Leaf – for focus and memory.
Ashwagandha – for stress relief and nervous-system support.
Nettle Leaf – for mineral nourishment.
Aloe Vera or Rose Petal – for skin and hydration blends.
Lemon Balm or Peppermint – for mental refreshment.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Gotu Kola Powder is sustainably grown and shade-dried in Sri Lanka and India, harvested at the peak of vitality when its leaves are bright and aromatic. The herb is finely milled to preserve its nutrients and fresh green color.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Mild, grassy, slightly bitter.
Energetic Profile: Cooling, moistening, and balancing.
Pairs well with: Ginkgo, Ashwagandha, Peppermint, Nettle.

⚠️ Warnings

Use caution with low blood pressure or sedatives.
Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding without guidance.
Long-term high-dose use may cause mild headache or drowsiness in some individuals.
Best used in cycles of 2–3 months with a short break.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Gotu Kola is the mind’s green medicine — gentle, soothing, and wise.
It teaches clarity through stillness and focus through calm.
Drink it to reconnect with your center, rebuild your energy, and let the mind bloom as brightly as its round green leaves.