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Gotu Kola (Brahmi): Benefits, Uses, and What the Research Suggests

At a glance (TL;DR)

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), called brahmi in some traditions, contains asiaticoside and madecassoside.
Traditionally used to support calm, focus and mental clarity, and in skin-care traditions.*
Take as powder in water or tea, or capsules as directed.

What Is Gotu Kola (Brahmi)?

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), often called brahmi in some traditions, is a small, leafy herb that grows in wetland regions. Long celebrated as an "herb of longevity," it contains triterpene compounds such as asiaticoside and madecassoside.

What Does It Do?

Gotu kola is traditionally used to support a sense of calm, focus, and mental clarity, and it is a familiar botanical in skin-care and wellness traditions.

Common Uses

Calm, focus, and stress-support routines
Herbal teas and traditional tonics
Skin-care and topical preparations
Daily wellness blends

What the Research Suggests

Centella asiatica has been studied for cognitive and skin-related wellness contexts. Research is ongoing and results vary.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.