Monograph
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): A Practical Guide
Overview Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a slender, creeping herb native to tropical Asia and Africa, used in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its bioactive triterpene compounds—asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid (collectively called…
By Kristopher Crawford
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13 May 2026
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3 min read
Overview Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a slender, creeping herb native to tropical Asia and Africa, used in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its bioactive triterpene compounds—asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid (collectively called…
In the full monograph
- What it is, and how it works
- What the evidence shows — randomized trials, observational data, animal studies, graded and cited
- Dose, form, and timing
- What to expect, and how soon
- Who should be careful, and what to check first
- The verdict
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