Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatic), sometimes called the ‘herb of longevity, is a traditional medicine that is mostly used and renowned in Ayurveda but has some usage in Traditional Chinese usage as well.

It is most commonly known as a cognitive enhancing supplement that is somewhat ‘interchangeable’ with Bacopa monnieri (insofar that the two share many of the same names) but has additional therapeutic benefits for both physical and mental health including cardiovascular health (in particular, chronic venous insufficiency), skin regeneration rates and wound healing and possible benefits to anxiety and rheumatism.

This medicinal herb has the power to boost brainpower and promote liver and kidney health. It is used to relieve emotional disorders, such as depression, that were thought to be rooted in physical problems. In Western medicine, during the middle of the twentieth century, Gotu Kola was reported to have shown positive results in relieving leprosy.[2]
The common health benefits of Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatic) include:

1. Improves cognitive function [5]
2. Enhances memory and learning [6]
3. Increases attention and concentration [7]
4. Enhances longevity [8]
5. Has an effect on people who have Alzheimer›s disease [9]
6. Reduces signs of stress [10]
7. Is prescribed in Chinese medicine to people with depression [11]
8. Improves mood [12]
9. People report that it improves circulation
10. May help with sleep [13]
11. May promote wound healing and minimize scarring [14]
12. May help with Rheumatoid Arthritis [15]
13. Have anti-inflammatory properties [16]

Actually, Gotu Kola is associated with manifold health benefits. It is an anti-oxidant. Some people use Gotu Kola for sunstroke, tonsil swelling, excess fluid around the lungs, liver health issues, stomach issues, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach problems, mental health issues, difficulty breathing, weak blood cells, blood sugar control, and longevity.

Some women use Gotu Kola for avoiding pregnancy, the absence of menstrual periods, and to arouse sexual desire.[3]