Gotu Kola is famous as a medicinal herb, and is used in India, Indonesia and China since many years. Gotu Kola is also known as
Brahmi in India. Brahmi has properties that helps treat wounds, improve mental stimulation and concentration. It is also used as a wonder herb to treat skin diseases such as psoriasis and leprosy. According to Chinese legend, a herbalist in China lived for more than 200 years by using the miraculous powers of
Brahmi herb.
Gotu Kola or
brahmi is a typical perennial plant that may be found in India, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and South Pacific. The plant emits no odor and is tasteless in flavor. It grows around water bodies and is endowed with green fan-like leaves, pinkish flowers and oval shaped fruits. For curative purposes, the leaves and stems of
brahmi are used normally.
Some of the medical uses of brahmi are as follows:
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Skin and Wounds: Brahmi is rich in triterpenoids compounds, which strengthens the skin texture, boosts the antioxidants for wound-healing and increases blood supply. Due to these qualities,
brahmi is used for treating burns, scars, psoriasis and vaginal healing after delivery.
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Blood pressure: Herbal supplements containing gotu kola may actually help reduce high blood pressure.
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Stress: the active compounds like triterpenoids present in gotu kola is known to soothe stress levels and mental relaxation.
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Scleroderma: Brahmi considerably reduces joint pains, muscular movements and improves rough skin texture.
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Insomnia: The sedative properties in gotu kola aid those people who suffer from sleeplessness.
