General information:
This herb rebuilds the energy reserves, and is useful after a nervous breakdown and to help prevent nervous breakdown. It is sometimes called "food for the brain".

It helps to combat stress, improve reflexes, and increase mental and physical power. Gotu Kola is used for high blood pressure, senility, aging, and to help the body protect itself against toxins.

This herb was first used in India, where it is part of Ayurveda, the traditional herbal medicine. It was also mentioned in the Shennong Herbal compiled in China about two thousand years ago. In recent years, it has become popular in the West as a nerve tonic to promote relaxation and to enhance memory.

Indian healers used this herb to treat skin inflammations and as a mild diuretic. Oriental healers relied on gotu kola to treat emotional disorders such as depression that may be rooted in physical problems. It has also been used to bring down a fever and to relieve congestion due to colds and upper respiratory infections.

Recent studies show that gotu kola has a positive effect on the circulatory system: It seems to improve the flow of blood throughout the body by strengthening the veins and capillaries. It has been used successfully to treat phlebitis (inflammation of the veins) as well as leg cramps, swelling of the legs, and "heaviness" or tingling in the legs.

It has been shown to be particularly useful for people who are inactive or confined to bed due to illness. Proponents of the herb also believe that its beneficial effect on circulation may help improve memory and brain function. This herb also has an important role in gynecology. It has been used successfully to promote healing after episiotomy, a surgical incision of the vulva performed to prevent tearing during childbirth. In fact, in one study reported in a French medical journal in 1966, women treated with gotu kola after childbirth healed more rapidly than those given standard treatment…

Form & Weight: Organic, Dried, Cut, Half Pound

Herbs are potent and the medicinal use of herbs should be made with the consultation of a medical professional.

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