Gotu Kola Leaves (Centella asiatica)

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This package contains 50 g of dried and shredded Gotu Kola leaves (Centella asiatica), a traditional botanical widely used across Asian cultures.

About Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola, botanically known as Centella asiatica, is a small herb that thrives in warm, humid environments. It has a long history of traditional use throughout South and Southeast Asia and is valued for its distinctive flavour and botanical qualities.

The plant is traditionally associated with calming and restorative herbal practices. It has also been used in various cultural traditions as a botanical associated with concentration, memory and general vitality. These traditional uses should not be interpreted as established medical claims.

How to Use Gotu Kola

The dried leaves can be prepared as a traditional herbal tea.

For a simple infusion:

1. Place approximately ½ tablespoon of dried Gotu Kola in a cup.
2. Pour over freshly heated water.
3. Allow the leaves to steep before straining.
4. Add honey or sugar according to taste if desired.

For a stronger traditional preparation, a larger quantity of the dried herb may be gently simmered in water for an extended period. If preparing a concentrated infusion, begin with a small serving to assess personal tolerance.

The dried leaves can also be used as a botanical ingredient in culinary preparations where their characteristic flavour is suitable.

Botanical History

Gotu Kola belongs to the Apiaceae family, which also includes familiar herbs such as parsley, fennel, coriander and cumin. Centella asiatica naturally occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and southern Africa.

The plant has a particularly rich heritage in Asian traditional practices. In Chinese herbal traditions, it has been known by names including fo ti tien, while Ayurvedic traditions refer to it as mandukaparni, a name associated with its frog-like leaves and preference for moist environments.

For generations, Gotu Kola has been incorporated into traditional preparations and everyday diets. In several Southeast Asian cuisines, the fresh leaves are eaten in salads or prepared as a juice. Dried leaves, powders and extracts are also commonly available.

Traditional Cultural Significance

Gotu Kola has long been appreciated not only as a botanical ingredient but also as a nutritious leafy plant. Its flavour combines mildly bitter and sweet notes, making it suitable for both culinary and herbal preparations.

Traditional folklore has also connected Gotu Kola with mental vitality and memory. In Sri Lanka, for example, a popular saying attributes elephants’ reputed memory to their consumption of Gotu Kola. Such stories form part of the plant’s cultural heritage rather than scientific evidence of specific effects.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Centella asiatica
• Common name: Gotu Kola
• Plant part: Leaves
• Form: Dried and shredded
• Net quantity: 50 g
• Traditional origin: South and Southeast Asia and other tropical regions

Storage

Store in a cool, dry and dark place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the packaging securely closed when not in use to help preserve the herb’s aroma and quality.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Information

This product is a dried botanical herb and not a medicinal product. Traditional uses do not constitute medical advice or proven therapeutic claims.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an existing medical condition or take prescription medication, consult a qualified healthcare professional before using concentrated herbal preparations.