Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) has anti-inflammatory properties making it a popular ingredient for acne-prone skin. Madecassoside is one of the main biologically active components of the famous plant. Win-Win Cooperation. Centella also has been shown to have potent antioxidant properties and to be a rich source of amino acids, and there's additional research showing that it's a good hydrating ingredient to soothe upset or compromised skin.
Centella asiatica (often just called centella) is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and numerous potent phytochemicals. Extracts have been found to calm inflammation, speed wound healing, stimulate new cell growth, build collagen, and improve circulation.
Centella aka Gotu Kola has a variety of benefits for the body. It is used to repair nervous tissue due to spinal injury, neuromuscular disorders, and to increase general brain function and memory. Gotu Kola is also used in skin treatments for a wide spectrum of skin conditions.
How to take
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You can make a tea of the dried leaf, 3 times day
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(1:2 w/v, 30% alcohol): 30 to 60 drops (equivalent to 1.5 to 3 mL, there are 5 mL in a tsp.), 3 times daily.
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Standardized extract: 50 to 250 mg, 2 to 3 times daily used 90 to 120 mg daily.