{"product_id":"gotu-kola","title":"Gotu Kola","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGotu Kola Herb -\u003cem\u003e HYDROCOTYLE ASIATICA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola is known throughout the Asian world as a potent botanical and a tasty food. It has been utilized for thousands of years in both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda for its properties and for its positive effect on memory and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola promotes healthy memory functioning and alertness.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botany\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a low growing creeping perennial herb that likes hot, moist climates in the South and Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to India, Japan, China, Indonesia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the South Pacific.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentella\u003c\/em\u003eloves to grow near slowly moving water (one of its common names in Ayurveda is 'mandukaparni' which means frog-leafed as this plant grows in swampy areas). It has small round bright green leaves with white, light purple or pink flowers, and produces an oval shaped fruit. As a member of the carrot or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eApiaceace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, it is related to many other popular foods and spices such as parsley (\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e), cumin (\u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e), fennel (\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e), angelica (\u003cem\u003eAngelica archangelica\u003c\/em\u003e), and cilantro (\u003cem\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e). In Spanish is it referred to as 'sombrerito' which means little hat and alludes to the shape of the leaf. In the Sri Lankan Singhalese language, 'gotu kola' means cup-shaped leaf. In Sri Lanka it is common knowledge that elephants, who have a reputation of a long life and a great memory, eat the plant. The locals follow their example, eating a few leaves a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola could possibly be confused with the caffeine-containing kola nut (\u003cem\u003eCola nitida\u003c\/em\u003e), or bacopa (\u003cem\u003eBacopa monnieri\u003c\/em\u003e), the latter often sold under the same Ayurvedic name 'brahmi' or 'mandukaparni'. However, gotu kola is certainly not a stimulant like kola nut and is in an entirely different family than bacopa. These two plants are confused however, because, in Ayurveda, they do have similar energetic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-cultivation-and-harvesting\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCULTIVATION AND HARVESTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndia produces most of the gotu kola for commerce, although Madagascar is thought to produce superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-history-and-folklore\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHISTORY AND FOLKLORE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola (\u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e) has been used for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It is used in Ayurveda to soothe mental turbulence. It is one of those herbs that is tri-doshic or brings balance to all three of the Ayurvedic body types, vata, pitta, and kapha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola’s ancient use is recorded in the Chinese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShennong Herbal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e-2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury CE). It is referred to as 'the fountain of life' in China as a legend boasts that a gotu kola-eating herbalist lived for over 200 years. This herb, called 'ji xue cao', is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly eaten as a salad green, eaten raw and sold as fresh juice in many Asian countries. Rich in nutrients, gotu kola is a nourishing plant that is sweet and bitter in flavor, and is often eaten in a variety of Asian dishes. A typical dish consists of shredded gotu kola leaves, shallots, lime juice, chili, and coconut flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola is known throughout Asia as for its calming effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-flavor-notes-and-energetics\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFLAVOR NOTES AND ENERGETICS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, bitter, and astringent in taste. Energetically cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-uses-and-preparations\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSES AND PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried above ground parts as a tea, tincture, ground and encapsulated, or made into a topical application\u003cbr\u003eFresh above ground parts as a tincture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known precautions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":46318183383274,"sku":"srh1790135451232","price":3.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/7247\/2554\/files\/gotu-kola_1.jpg?v=1790135455","url":"https:\/\/regattavibefit.shop\/products\/gotu-kola","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}