Centella Benefits for Improving Brain, Memory and Wisdom

The best benefits of Gotu Kola

Gotu kola is profusely found in the Asiatic region and has been used since the times for various medicinal purposes in India and China. Gotu kola herb is well-known ayurvedic medicine for the brain, memory, intellect, and wisdom. Its leaves, which are just like the human brain, are used for various diseases and disorders such as common cold, flu, influenza, urinary tract infection, tuberculosis, syphilis, dysentery, shingles, Alzheimer’s disease, jaundice, hepatitis, and epilepsy. It is also beneficial for bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. It shows soothing effects on the body, mind, and spirit and acts like a panacea for many diseases.

1. Brain health: It is a memory enhancer and a brain tonic. It helps to energise your brain cells and nerves.
   How to use: The leaves of this plant may be taken for the development of the brain. Powdered leaves and cow’s milk are given for mental weakness and memory improvement. Because of its great significance as an ayurvedic brain medicine, it is sometimes regarded as brain food. It is also used to improve memory. It is beneficial for the mental ability of mentally disabled children. The mix of gotu kola, brahmi, ginkgo, cat’s claw, and rosemary helps in cognitive development. To a greater extent, it impacts the circulatory system; thus, more oxygen flows to the brain and promotes cognition. The antioxidant properties ensure the breaking of plaque in the brain.
2. Sleeplessness remedy: Having the problems of insomnia and sleeplessness, it is effective in using this herb. How to use: Take the mix of Brahmi churan (3 grams) and cow’s milk.
3. Skincare: Since ancient times, it has been used to treat many skin-related disorders such as eczema, erysipelas, leprosy, psoriasis, and eczema. Not only this, there are many cosmetic companies which are interested in using this herb because of its facial beauty benefits.
   How to use: To get rid of the above-said skin problems, it is recommended that one should use the powder of gotu kola externally and vaseline both in the morning and evening. The application of its extract helps to reduce skin scars. Its cream helps to minimise scarring. It is helpful to minimise pregnancy marks if the mix of gotu kola and vitamin E starts applying for about six months.
4. Hair care: It is used for the growth of healthy hair, i.e. enhances the beauty of hair by acting on the hair follicle region. It helps to stop hair loss and prevents greying of hair.
   How to use: Take an equal proportion of gotu kola juice and coconut oil. Now, could you boil the mixture, followed by cooling it? After making it cool, massage your scalp with the mix. Massaging the scalp prevents drying of it and also enhances your mental awakening. It is good to combat stress and free radicals, which are unsuitable for hair health.
5. Asthma treatment: If you have respiratory problems such as nasal congestion, respiratory blockage, bronchitis, and asthma, use this herb.
   How to use: You may use it orally along with cow’s milk.
6. Female sterility: It is good for female sterility.
   How to use: First, dry some Centella and Trichoderma indicum under shade.  Now, mix the mixture of both these herbs with sugar candy in a ratio of 2:1. It is beneficial if this powder is taken with cow’s milk thrice a day just after menses.
7. Epilepsy treatment: If you have the problem of epilepsy and nervous weakness, you may use a mix of this herb along with other ayurvedic medicinal formulations.
   How to use: Take the mix of dried Brahmi powder (125 mg), Shankhpushpi powder (125 mg), Mukta Pishti (65 mg), Suva ran Bhasam(65 mg), and Honey (1tablespoon). Take a small amount of its empty stomach early in the morning. The soothing feature of it reduces stress and stimulates sound sleep, thus suitable for the health of the nervous system.
8. Nerve tonic: If you want to strengthen your nerves and nervous system, you may use this herb along with other ayurvedic formulations. It is good for the entire network of nerves as well as the nervous system.
   How to use: Take dry gotu kola and Brahmi churan with cow’s milk in the morning and evening.
9. Nutrition value: The medicinal herb is whole of bio-chemical substances such as heteroside, saponoside, asiaticoside, triterpene acids, resin, pectic acid, vitamin-C, villain, volatile oil, brahmocide, isobaric acid, betulic acid, etc. All these are significant health benefits.
10. Medicinal uses: It is used to counter many diseases and disorders. It is used as a nervine tonic, stomachic, soporific, cardiac tonic, carminative, sedative, laxative, tranquiliser, decongestant, immuno-stimulant, and blood purifier. The herb has other medicinal benefits such as anti-leprotic, anti-spasmodic, and anti-tumor herb. It is also known for longevity, good memory, sleep, good voice, complexion, and rejuvenation.

Side effects of Gotu Kola

The excess use of it may cause reverse impacts. Some of the side effects of this herb are given below:

• Body aches
• Giddiness
• Skin allergy
• Burning sensation
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Drowsiness

Precaution of Gotu Kola

It shouldn’t be taken in some cases or a physician consultation before using it.

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Surgery
• Liver disease
• Low blood pressure