Gotu kola powder

Gotu Kola Powder
Gotu kola is one of the herbs that have a special place in many native medicines. Called as Vallarai in Tamil, it is famously called as the memory plant as it is known to improve the cognition capabilities of the brain. It is a creeper that grows in the moist places like near the ponds, wells, and rivers. It is seen in India, Sri Lanka, South and Souteast Asian countries. Gotu kola is widely consumed even as a staple greens in South India. Scientifically called as Centella asiatica, Gotu kola is used in preparation of ayurvedic and siddha medicines.
Gotu kola has a number of healthcare benefits like
• It may improve the cognition functions
• It may enhance the proper functioning of brain
• Gotu kola is said to help in detoxification as it has anti-oxidants
• It may also improve the memory power of people
• It may increase the metabolism and keeps the mind and body fresh
• Gotu kola helps in increasing the activeness of the human body
It is one of the few brain foods that enhances the brain functions. Along with broccoli, Gotu kola is used in preparation of medicines to augment memory power. Other than the above mentioned it is also used in the production of food materials.