Product Description - Starwest Botanicals Organic Gotu Kola Herb Cut & Sifted Bulk 1lb.
Organic Gotu Kola Herb
Despite its common name, Gotu kola herb, or centella asiatica, is not related to the kola nut, contains no caffeine and has no stimulant properties. Quite the contrary, centella asiatica is actually has calming properties.
In the Ayurvedic system of medicine, doctors in India have traditionally used wildcrafted herbs like centella asiatica granules for various ailments.
Gotu kola herb, like many quality bulk herbs, is native to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa, particularly Sri Lanka and Madagascar. Traditionally, the leaves of such herbs are dried and steeped in order to create a tea or infusion. It may also be taken powdered in capsule form.
Botanical Name: Centella asiatica
Origin: India
Description: 1 lb. of Organic Gotu Kola Herb
Common Names: Indian pennywort, hydrocotyle
Common Uses: Gotu kola is useful as a brain food to rebuild energy reserves and stamina. It can increase mental and physical power, combat stress and improve reflexes. It is known to relieve high blood pressure, and is said to be a valuable relief for depression and mental problems by helping with mental fatigue, senility, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and memory loss. Also neutralizes blood toxins and helps balance hormones and relax the nerves.
Qualities & Properties: Tonic, depurative, diuretic, alterative, adaptogen, circulatory tonic
Additional Information
Manufacturer | Starwest Botanicals |
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SKU | SW0113 |
UPC # | 767963024299 |
Product Type | Cut & Sifted Herbs |
Volume | 1lb. |
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Herb Extract Base | Alcohol-Free |
Starwest BotanicalsStarwest Botanicals not only utilizes our own milling and packaging operations for all organic herbs and bulk spices, we also conduct quality control testing on each and every product in our own laboratory. With attention like that, you can be sure you will receive only the highest-quality organic herbs, dried herbs, organic spices and all natural products when you place an order with Starwest. Starwest Botanicals, Inc. |
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