What is the recommended dosage for Gotu Kola?

General: 500-1,000 mg/day standardized extract; Cognitive Support: 750 mg/day

What are the side effects of Gotu Kola?

Potential side effects include: Skin irritation (topical), Headache, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Drowsiness, Rare: liver toxicity at very high doses.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is an herb used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It contains triterpene compounds, including asiaticoside and madecassoside, that have been studied for their potential to support memory, reduce anxiety, and promote neural regeneration.

What dosage of Gotu Kola has been used in studies?

Studies have used 250 mg to 1,000 mg of standardized extract daily, or 1 g to 4 g of the dried herb. Cognitive studies have most commonly used 250 mg to 500 mg of extract standardized for triterpene content. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.

What are the potential side effects of Gotu Kola?

Gotu kola may cause headache, stomach upset, nausea, and drowsiness. Rare cases of liver toxicity have been reported with prolonged use at high doses. It may interact with sedative and hepatotoxic medications. Consult your healthcare provider before use.

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También conocido como: Centella asiatica, Indian Pennywort, Mandukparni

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El gotu kola es un tónico cerebral de la medicina ayurvédica cuyos saponinos triterpénicos promueven el crecimiento neuronal y la arborización dendrítica. Apoya la función cognitiva al favorecer la síntesis de colágeno en los vasos sanguíneos cerebrales y modular la actividad GABAérgica. La evidencia emergente respalda su uso tradicional en el mantenimiento de la salud cerebral.

How It Works

Triterpene saponins (asiaticoside, madecassoside) promote nerve growth and dendritic arborization; enhances collagen synthesis in cerebral blood vessels; modulates GABAergic activity.

Evidence For Conditions

Condición	Calificación	Estudios	Participantes
Age-Related Cognitive Decline	D	4	200	Ver →

Side Effects

Skin irritation (topical)
Headache
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Drowsiness
Rare: liver toxicity at very high doses

Drug & Supplement Interactions

Hepatotoxic drugs (additive liver stress)
Sedative medications (additive CNS depression)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs (theoretical interaction)

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Datos rápidos

Dosificación: General: 500-1,000 mg/day standardized extract; Cognitive_Support: 750 mg/day
Formas: capsule tablet powder tea
Fuentes naturales: Centella asiatica plant (tropical wetlands of Asia)
Límite superior: Not established; hepatotoxicity reported rarely at very high doses
Mejor momento: With meals

Resumen de evidencia

Age-Related Cognitive Decline D

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