Gotu Kola may not be well known but it is a very effective herbal remedy. As a nervine that rejuvenates the body it can be used to benefit anyone suffering from nervous disorders, senility, premature aging and epilepsy. It is said to help with memory loss and boost intelligence in the brain but it is more known for how it strengthens the adrenal glands and works as an antioxidant for cleansing your blood and impurities. Certain studies have found that it can treat depression as well as stress and can increase sexual desire. It has been used for a myriad of other conditions such as minor burns, scars, skin ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, scleroderma, and wound healing as well as blood diseases, congestive heart failure, venereal disease, hepatitis, and high blood pressure.

Predominately used in India for hundreds of years, Gotu Kola is now gaining in popularity around the world as one of the most spiritual of all the herbs. It grows in the Himalayas and was used primarily as a way to improve meditation. However, once the other benefits were found it was used as you can see for many ailments that affect the body. It has a very positive effect on the circulatory system and it works to improve the blood flow throughout the veins and capillaries which means that it can successfully treat conditions such as phlebitis, leg cramps, and other problems with extremities.

Since it is also a mild diuretic it can help to shrink swollen membranes which eliminates excess fluids in the body which speeds up the healing of wounds and helps with varicose veins. Used as a natural way to treat high blood pressure it can also be a preventative measure for heart conditions and heart attacks as well as strokes. When used directly on the skin it can reduce scarring and burns when the treatment was done immediately.