Gotu kola has long been used in Asian cuisine and as a medicine in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gotu kola improves brain function, meditation, skin condition, and helps to prevent colds and flu. It can help counter fatigue and improve circulation of blood and fluids. In China, it is considered a “miracle elixir of life.”
As a medicinal herb, Gotu kola can improve a variety of skin conditions, help to prevent colds and flu, counter fatigue, and improve circulation of blood and fluids.
As a sacred herb, it has long been favored by monks for supporting meditation practices and improving focus and cognitive function.
And as a culinary herb, the leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They are high in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, and potassium.
