GOTU KOLA LEAF

Description

ABOUT

Gotu kola is a perennial indigenous plant to the tropical wetlands of Southeast Asia. It has small fan-shaped green leaves with white or light purple-to-pink flowers, and small oval fruit. The leaves and stems of the gotu kola plant are used as medicine. This plant has long been used in Chinese, Indonesian and Ayurvedic traditions. Gotu kola contains certain chemicals that seem to decrease swelling and blood pressure. It also seems to increase collagen production, which might be helpful for wound healing. People use gotu kola for burns and poor circulation that can lead to varicose veins.

OTHER NAMES

Brahma-buti, indian pennywort, indian water navelwort

CORRESPONDENCES

Saturn, earth, air

MAGICKAL FOLKLORE

Gotu Kola is known to aid meditation, thought to clear the mind and enhance the ability to concentrate. It is known as the ‘elixir of life’, and can be used to aid longevity, virility and fertility. It is said to enhance sexual stamina and may be useful in tantric practices and sex magic. Burn prior to, but not during meditation.

USES 

Tincture, tea, powder, capsule, topical, edible

CONTRAINDICATIONS 

Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding

PACKAGING

Compostable packaging