Botanical Name: Centella asiatica

Traditional Usage: Gotu kola has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions. It has been called the fountain of life because legend has it that an ancient Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a result of using the herb. Gotu kola improves the vitality, youth and strength of the skin, hastens wound healing, and stimulates hair and nail growth. It improves elasticity and strength of blood vessels, helping to prevent spider and varicose veins. It is also considered to be a rejuvenating tonic^*.

Gotu Kola extract is prepared from whole Centella asiatica plants that are certified organically grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.To assure optimal extraction of Gotu Kola's saponins and other bioactive compounds, the plants are hand-harvested at their optimal potency, are carefully shade-dried and are then thoroughly extracted. Herb Pharm Gotu Kola is never fumigated or irradiated.