Biovea Gotu Kola 450mg – Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola is a perennial plant native to India, China, Africa, and the South Pacific. It has been widely used since ancient times for a variety of medicinal purposes. Gotu Kola is not related to kola nuts and does not contain any caffeine. What is Gotu Kola used for? Anxiety: Triterpenoids (compounds found in gotu kola) appear to reduce anxiety and enhance mental function in mice. One human study found that people who took gotu kola were less likely to be startled by a novel noise than those who took a placebo. Since the “startle response” to a noise can be an indicator of anxiety, researchers theorize that gotu kola may help reduce symptoms of anxiety. Scleroderma: A single study of 13 women with scleroderma found that gotu kola reduced joint pain and skin hardening and improved finger movement. Insomnia: Gotu kola acts as a sedative. Because of this effect, it is sometimes recommended for insomnia. Age Spots: When taken, gotu kola improves collagen production and skin cell growth. Gotu kola rejuvenates the skin by encouraging healthy skin cells to replace age spots. Directions: Take 2 capsules daily.