Gotu kola, also known as Centella Asiatica, is a perennial herb native to India, China, Indonesia, South Africa, and other parts of Asia. It has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. The leaves can be eaten raw, brewed into tea, or cooked as a vegetable. Gotu kola is also an ingredient in many beauty and health products, such as creams, lotions, and dietary products. Its popularity has grown recently as more people have become aware of its potential supportive qualities.
CONSTITUENTS OF GOTU KOLA INCLUDE:
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Beta carotene
Amino Acids: Glutamic Acid, Glycine
Triterpenes: Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid,, Oxyasiaticoside, Centelloside
Triterpenoid Glycosides: Asiaticoside
Volatile oil: Valerin
Glycoside: Madicassoside