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Philippine Medicinal Herb

Gotu kola/Takip kuhol

Centella asiatica (Centella) consists of bioactive terpene acids identified as asiatic acid and madecassic acid with their respective glycosides, asiaticoside and madecassoside. Gotu kola is known for its adaptogenic and cognitive enhancing activity. In Ayurvedic practive, it is known to be a blood purifier. It is used to help improve memory and mental function, prevent cognitive decline, enhance blood circulation, promote wound healing or skin regeneration, and relieve stress.

Philippine Medicinal herb Gotu kola/Takip kuhol

OTHER NAMES: Gotu kola, Indian Pennywort

Other Traditional Medicinal Uses
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Neuroprotective
  • Cognitive enhancer/Nootropic
  • Supports cardiovascular & respiratory health
  • Improves circulation
  • Promotes wound healing
  • Adaptogenic
  • Boosts immunity
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Antimicrobial
  • Anti-psoriatic
  • Anxiolytic
  • Anticonvulsant
  • Gastroprotective
  • Improves digestion
  • Antihypertensive
  • Antihyperlgycemic
  • Good for the skin and hair
  • Increases libido
  • Reduces cancer risk

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