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Gotu kola

Centella asiatica herb that may ease heavy-leg venous symptoms and support skin repair in adults using standardized extracts.

Gotu kola
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Quick Take

Most useful for heavy, achy legs or scar support — weak case as a general daily wellness supplement.

Gotu kola is Centella asiatica, a leafy herb eaten in parts of South and Southeast Asia and used in teas, juices, and extracts. Its triterpenes appear to support collagen remodeling and capillary/venous function, with smaller effects on antioxidant and neurochemical pathways. Human evidence is best for venous symptoms and microcirculation, with smaller and less consistent data for wound repair, scar quality, and cognition. It fits best for adults with heavy legs from long standing, people focused on skin recovery, and older adults seeking modest memory support.

Potential benefits

01
Improves venous symptoms
02
May support wound healing
03
May improve working memory
04
May improve microcirculation
05
May reduce visible scarring
06
May improve skin elasticity

Protocol

Amount
300-600 mg
Frequency
Once daily or split into 2 doses
When
With food to reduce GI upset; divide the dose if it causes drowsiness.

Onset Time

2-4 weeks for leg symptoms; 6-8 weeks for skin or memory effects

Who Should Consider

Adults with heavy legs from prolonged standing
People using scar-support skin regimens
Adults 50+ seeking modest memory support
Users who prefer standardized herbal extracts

How It Works

Triterpenes such as asiaticoside and madecassoside stimulate fibroblasts and collagen synthesis, which may help wound repair and scar remodeling. They also appear to improve capillary integrity and venous tone, and may modestly affect cholinergic and GABA-related signaling relevant to memory and calmness.

Updated 5/19/2026

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