Gotu Kola

(Centella asiatica)

Gotu Kola is one of the most revered and widely used herbs in the traditional medicine systems of Asia — a small, creeping, fan-leaved plant native to the wetlands, riverbanks, and tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to Indonesia, China, and Madagascar. Centella asiatica holds a place of extraordinary esteem in Ayurveda, where it is known as Mandukparni (“frog leaf”) and classified as a medhya rasayana — a category of herbs traditionally considered to nourish and support the mind. In Sri Lanka, it is eaten as a daily green vegetable (gotu kola sambol) and is a staple of traditional cuisine.

One of the most charming legends surrounding Gotu Kola involves elephants — animals renowned for their exceptional longevity and memory — who were observed grazing on the plant in the wild, leading to the traditional belief that it contributed to their remarkable qualities. The herb’s principal active compounds are the triterpenoid saponins — asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid — collectively known as centelloids, which have been the subject of extensive modern research. Gotu Kola is listed in the pharmacopoeias of India, China, and several European countries. Our Gotu Kola is available in both Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Aerial herb of Centella asiatica — Gotu Kola
• Rich in centelloids (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid)
• One of the most revered herbs in Ayurveda — classified as a medhya rasayana
• A daily culinary green in Sri Lankan traditional cuisine
• Listed in the pharmacopoeias of India, China, and European countries
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut gotu kola herb in 8 oz of hot water for 10 minutes for a mild, slightly grassy herbal tea. Powder in Smoothies: Blend gotu kola powder into smoothies, juices, or herbal drink blends. Culinary Use: In Sri Lanka and parts of Southeast Asia, fresh gotu kola leaves are eaten as a salad green and blended into gotu kola sambol (a traditional coconut-based condiment). Tincture: Use in alcohol or glycerin-based tincture preparations. Capsules: Fill empty capsules with gotu kola powder for a convenient supplement form. Skincare Formulations: Gotu kola powder and extract are widely used in natural skincare formulations.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.