Botanical Name

Centella asiatica

 

Ingredients

Organic Fresh Flowering Herb Top, Organic Alcohol, Spring Water (1:1)

 

Pharmacological Actions

 

• Adaptogenic
• Antipyretic
• Alterative
• Cerebral stimulant
• Adrenal stimulant
• Nerve tonic
• Vulnerary
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-fibrotic

 

Indications

 

• Debility / mental fatigue
• Anxiety and depression
• poor memory / poor concentration / forgetfulness, Alzheimer’s
• Insomnia
• Stress
• External: promotes healing (increases collagen production) - Wounds, skin ulcers, burns, scars, stretch marks, fractures, burns, psoriasis, dermatitis
• Inflammatory skin conditions – scleroderma, SLE
• Cellulitis
• Fever
• Haemorrhoids, varicose veins, blood clots
• Poor circulation and fluid retention
• Diabetes (circulation problems) – e.g. neuropathy and ulcer
• Common cold and flu
• Atherosclerosis

 

 

Contraindications

 

• Avoid in known allergy
• Avoid in Pregnancy and Lactation
• Avoid in liver disease such as hepatitis, if taking medications that are hepatotoxic, sedatives (CNS depressants)
• Stop using Gotu kola at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery

 

Dosage

• Adult – 20 drops (1ml) 3 times daily
• Child - please phone or email for dosage