Gotu Kola Health Benefits
Herbs are the best gifts of god to human beings. Herbs provide us the ability for fighting against even the deadliest of diseases. It’s a fact that as we have distanced ourselves from nature, the instances of diseases have increased in us. Different kinds of pollution (water, soil, air, adulteration etc.) have further compounded the problem. Gotu Kola is one such herb, which is extremely useful for human beings in fighting the maladies of modern age.
Herbalists use this herb to treat diarrhea, mental fatigue, stomach and throat related problems. It is also useful in clearing congestion and giving relief from cold and cough. It is also helpful in treating respiratory problems and infections. Ailments like hepatitis, syphilis, stomach ulcer, epilepsy, fever and infection in upper respiratory tract can be treated by the use of gotu kola.
Herbalist of ancient period used it to even treat the patients of Snakebite, fractures, sprains and herpes. Gotu kola is also very useful for treating eye infections, inflammation, asthma, liver diseases, high blood pressure, dysentery and psoriasis. Some even use it to treat leprosy patients. It was also a view that women used gotu kola to control child birth. With the passage of time, the use of gotu kola herb increased enormously because of its plentiful health benefits. As per a new research, you can also cure the arthritis of spine and rheumatoid arthritis by using gotu kola.
Herbalists also suggest developing the habit of using gotu kola for a sharp memory. It even reduces stress and increase your intelligence. It has shown excellent results in restorative panic attacks. The Saponins (Triter-penoids) compound of gotu kola helps in relaxing the nervous system and lessens the problem of incredulous and dumbfound responses. The healing capacity of gotu kola herb is also very significant. By applying its paste, wounds and burns can be healed quickly. Many commercial companies use gotu kola in their ointments. According to a research done on rats and mice, this herb is effective in slowing down the growth of tumors and helpful in increasing the span of life.
The paste of gotu kola herb is useful for treating skin problems also. It gives healthy and shiny look to your skin. It is readily available in the market in various forms. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is used for treating itching and minor skin problems. It also gives strength to the connective tissues.
The TTFCA (triterpenic fraction of centella asiatica) compound of gotu kola is helpful in treating people who suffer from poor blood flow, particularly in legs. The oral intake of TTFCA helps in lessening the swelling of legs and feet that is a result of poor blood supply. TTFCA compound is also helpful in healing the wounds quickly. Fresh juice of the leaves of this herb is useful for purifying blood and is also helpful in treating Alzheimer disease. It is also useful in curing the patients of Hyper-tension.