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Gotu Cola: The Amazing Brain Tonic
http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=1799
by Anne McIntyre (more info)
listed in ayurveda, originally published in issue 115 - September 2005

Gotu cola (Centella asiatica/ Hydrocotyle asiatica) is one of the best known Ayurvedic herbs and is increasingly popular among Western herbalists. It is also known as Indian Pennywort. Its Sanskrit names are Mandukaparni and Brahmi, the latter being after Brahma, the all-pervading consciousness, because of its central action on the brain. Not only is Guto cola an excellent nerve tonic with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and analgesic properties, but it is also a good cardio-tonic, immune stimulant, febrifuge,

Constituents of aerial parts of Gotu cola include essential oil, fatty oil, ß-sitostenol, tannins, resin, an alkaloid hydrocotylin, a bitter principle called vellarine, pectic acid, polyphenols, saponins (braminoside, brahmoside) and flavonoids.

One of the best brain tonics, Gotu cola reputedly protects against the ageing process and Alzheimer's. It can improve memory and concentration and is excellent for children with learning difficulties including ADHD and mental problems,[2] autism and asperger. It is also recommended for stress and anxiety, insomnia[3] and depression. An anticonvulsant, it reduces the duration of epileptic fits.

Due to its positive effect on microcirculation and capillary permeability,[4] [5] [6] Centella has produced very positive results in the treatment of oedema and venous insufficiency as well as varicose veins.[7] It is also an excellent wound and scar healer and has become increasingly popular for post-operative use.[8] It stimulates synthesis of collagen and the production of fibroblasts[9] [10] [11] and helps to protect the skin against radiation. Gotu cola is also used to prevent bleeding and other circu

Gotu cola also has the ability to enhance immunity. It has been demonstrated to be effective against bacteria, including Pseudomonas and Streptococcus spp, as well as against viruses, including Herpes simplex II. It is used to clear toxins from the system and allay inflammation is used in the treatment of arthritis and gout. It clears heat and is good for eruptive fevers. In the respiratory system Gotu cola is used for chronic coughs and as a decongestant for catarrh.

Its benefits also extend to the digestive tract. Gotu cola is used in the early stages of dysentery in children,[14] often with cumin. Its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties can be put to good use for indigestion, acidity and ulcers. Its antibacterial action could contribute to its anti-ulcer properties.

Externally the juice of the fresh leaves mixed with turmeric can be applied to wounds to speed healing. Prepared in coconut oil Gotu cola is used on the head to calm the mind, promote sleep, relieve headaches and prevent hair loss. Gotu cola oil can also be applied to skin conditions such as eczema and herpes.
Dosage and Formulations: Infusion/ decoction: 30-60mls; Powder Fresh leaves: 1-3gms twice daily. Leaf juice: 10-15 ml. twice daily.[15] Drug interactions: none known. It may potentiate the action of anxiolytic medications.[16]
References

1. Tillotson AK et al. The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook. Kensington Publishing Corps. New York. 2001.
2. Rao MVR, Srinivasan K and Rao KT. Effect of Mandukaparni on general mental ability of mentally retarded children. Journal Res. Indian Medicine: 8, 9. 1973.
3. Ramaswamy AS et al. Pharmacological studies on C.
asiatica. Journal Res. Indian Medicine. 4: 160. 1979.
4. Cesarone MR, Laurora G, De Sanctis MT et al. The microcirculatory activity of Centella asiatica in venous insufficiency. A double-blind study. Minerva Cardioangiol. 42 (6): 299-304. 1994.
5. Belcaro GV, Grimaldi R and Guidi G. Improvement of capillary permeability in patients with venous hypertension after treatment with TTFCA. Angiology. 41 (7): 33-40. 1990.
6. De Sanctis MT, Belcaro G, Incandela L et al. Treatment of oedema and increased capillary filtration in venous hypertension with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: a clinical, prospective, placebo-controlled, randomized, dose-ranging trial. Angiology. 52 Suppl 2: S55-9. 2001.
7. Cesarone MR, Laurora G, De Sanctis MT et al. Activity of Centella asiatica in venous insufficiency. Minerva Cardioangiol. 40 (4): 137-43. 1992.
8. Widgerow AD, Chait LA, Stals R et al. New innovations in scar management. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 24 (3): 227-34. 2000.
9. Bonte F, Dumas M, Chaudagne C et al. Influence of asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and asiaticoside on human collagen I synthesis. Planta Med. 60 (2): 133-5. 1994.
10. Kim YN, Park YS, Kim HK et al. Enhancement of the attachment on microcarriers and tPA production by fibroblast cells in a serum-free medium by the addition of the extracts of Centella asiatica. Cytotechnology: 13 (3): 221-6. 1993.
11. Tenni R, Zanaboni G, De Agostini MP et al. Effect of the triterpenoid fraction of Centella asiatica on macromolecules of the connective matrix in human skin fibroblast cultures. Ital J Biochem. 37 (2): 69-77. 1988.
12. Sampson JH, Raman A, Karlsen G et al. In vitro keratinocyte antiproliferant effect of Centella asiatica extract and triterpenoid saponins. Phytomedicine. 8 (3): 230-5. 2001.
13. Yoosook C, Bunyapraphatsara N, Boonyakiat Y et al. Anti-herpes simplex virus activities of crude water extracts of Thai medicinal plants. Phytomedicine. 6 (6): 411-9. 2000.
14. Bakhru HK. Herbs that Heal. Orient Paperbacks. Delhi. 1998.
15. Chopra D and Simon D. The Chopra Centre Herbal Handbook. Rider. London. 2000.
16. Kuhn MA and Winston D. Herbal Therapy & Supplements. Lippincott, Philadelphia. 2001.

Comments:

aldrin morano said...

i have taken this gutocola and is TRUE coz everytime i have aches i only eat and swallow 3 leaves a day then the pain imediately releieves.thanks to this herbs

Majena said...

Yes the wonders of this plant really work. Each time I have a head ache, I only eat 5 leaves and before I know it the pain is gone.

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Gotu Cola: The Amazing Brain Tonic

oleh Anne McIntyre (more info)
tercantum dalam ayurveda, aslinya diterbitkan dalam isu 115 - September 2005

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica / Hydrocotyle asiatica) adalah salah satu yang paling dikenal Ayurvedic herbal dan semakin populer di kalangan herbalists Barat. Juga dikenal sebagai Pennywort India. Nama sanskrit yang Mandukaparni dan brahmi, yang terakhir ini setelah Brahma, semua-melingkupi kesadaran, karena tindakan pusat pada otak. Tidak hanya Guto cola tonik saraf yang sangat baik dengan anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, dan analgesik properti, tetapi juga yang baik cardio-tonik, stimulan kekebalan tubuh, obat

Konstituen dari udara bagian Gotu kola termasuk minyak esensial, minyak lemak, ß-sitostenol, tannin, resin, alkaloid hydrocotylin, sebuah prinsip yang disebut vellarine pahit, asam pectic, polifenol, saponin (braminoside, brahmoside) dan flavonoid.

Salah satu yang terbaik tonik otak, Gotu kola konon melindungi terhadap proses penuaan dan penyakit Alzheimer's. Hal ini dapat meningkatkan daya ingat dan konsentrasi dan sangat baik untuk anak-anak dengan kesulitan belajar termasuk ADHD dan masalah-masalah mental, [2] autisme dan Asperger. Hal ini juga direkomendasikan untuk stres dan kecemasan, insomnia [3] dan depresi. Sebuah anticonvulsant, mengurangi durasi epilepsi cocok.

Karena efek yang positif pada mikrosirkulasi dan permeabilitas kapiler, [4] [5] [6] Centella telah menghasilkan hasil yang sangat positif dalam pengobatan edema dan insufisiensi vena serta varises. [7] Ini juga merupakan luka yang sangat baik dan luka penyembuh dan telah menjadi semakin populer untuk digunakan pasca operasi. [8] It merangsang sintesis kolagen dan produksi fibroblas [9] [10] [11] dan membantu melindungi kulit terhadap radiasi. Gotu cola juga digunakan untuk mencegah perdarahan dan lainnya y

Gotu kola juga memiliki kemampuan untuk meningkatkan imunitas. Telah dibuktikan efektif terhadap bakteri, termasuk Pseudomonas dan Streptococcus spp, serta terhadap virus, termasuk herpes simplex II. Hal ini digunakan untuk membersihkan racun dari sistem dan meredakan peradangan digunakan dalam perawatan radang sendi dan asam urat. It membersihkan panas dan baik untuk letusan demam. Dalam sistem pernapasan Gotu kola digunakan untuk batuk kronis dan sebagai dekongestan untuk penyakit selesema.

Manfaatnya juga meluas ke saluran pencernaan. Gotu cola digunakan dalam tahap awal disentri pada anak-anak, [14] sering dengan jintan. Its pendinginan dan anti-kobaran properti dapat dimanfaatkan dengan baik untuk pencernaan, keasaman dan bisul. Antibakteri yang dapat berkontribusi pada tindakan anti-ulkus properti.

Eksternal jus dari daun segar dicampur dengan kunyit dapat diterapkan untuk mempercepat penyembuhan luka. Dipersiapkan dalam minyak kelapa digunakan Gotu kola di kepala untuk menenangkan pikiran, mempromosikan tidur, meringankan sakit kepala dan mencegah rambut rontok. Gotu minyak cola juga dapat diterapkan pada kondisi kulit seperti eksim dan herpes.
Dosis dan Formulasi: Infusion / ramuan: 30-60mls; Bubuk daun segar: 1-3gms dua kali sehari. Daun jeruk: 10-15 ml. dua kali sehari. [15] Drug interaksi: tidak diketahui. Mungkin memberi kekuasaan anxiolytic tindakan pengobatan. [16]
Referensi

1. Tillotson AK et al. The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook. Kensington Publishing Corps. New York. 2001.
2. Rao MVR, Srinivasan K dan Rao KT. Efek Mandukaparni umum kemampuan mental anak-anak cacat mental. Journal Res. Indian Pengobatan: 8, 9. 1973.
3. AS Ramaswamy et al. Farmakologi studi pada C.
asiatica. Journal Res. Indian Kedokteran. 4: 160. 1979.
4. Cesarone MR, Laurora G, De Sanctis MT et al. Kegiatan yang microcirculatory Centella asiatica dalam insufisiensi vena. Sebuah studi double-blind. Minerva Cardioangiol. 42 (6): 299-304. 1994.
5. Belcaro GV, Grimaldi R dan G. Guidi Peningkatan permeabilitas kapiler pada pasien dengan hipertensi vena setelah perawatan dengan TTFCA. Angiology. 41 (7): 33-40. 1990.
6. De Sanctis MT, Belcaro G, Incandela L et al. Pengobatan edema dan peningkatan filtrasi kapiler di vena hipertensi dengan total triterpenic fraksi Centella asiatica: klinis, prospektif, placebo-controlled, randomized, dosis-mulai diadili. Angiology. 52 Suppl 2: S55-9. 2001.
7. Cesarone MR, Laurora G, De Sanctis MT et al. Centella asiatica kegiatan di insufisiensi vena. Minerva Cardioangiol. 40 (4): 137-43. 1992.
8. Widgerow AD, Chait LA, Stals R et al. Bekas luka inovasi-inovasi baru dalam manajemen. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 24 (3): 227-34. 2000.
9. Bonte F, Dumas M, Chaudagne C et al. Pengaruh of Asiatic asam, asam madecassic, dan kolagen manusia asiaticoside aku sintesis. Planta Med. 60 (2): 133-5. 1994.
10. Kim YN, Park YS, Kim HK et al. Peningkatan lampiran di TPA microcarriers dan produksi sel-sel fibroblast dalam medium bebas serum dengan penambahan ekstrak Centella asiatica. Cytotechnology: 13 (3): 221-6. 1993.
11. Tenni R, Zanaboni G, De Agostini MP et al. Efek dari fraksi triterpenoid Centella asiatica pada makromolekul dari matriks penghubung dalam budaya fibroblast kulit manusia. Ital J Biochem. 37 (2): 69-77. 1988.
12. Sampson JH, Raman A, Karlsen G et al. Keratinocyte antiproliferant in vitro efek dari ekstrak Centella asiatica dan triterpenoid saponin. Phytomedicine. 8 (3): 230-5. 2001.
13. Yoosook C, Bunyapraphatsara N, Boonyakiat Y et al. Anti-virus herpes simpleks kegiatan air mentah ekstrak tanaman obat Thailand. Phytomedicine. 6 (6): 411-9. 2000.
14. Bakhru HK. Rempah yang Shilora. Orient Paperbacks. Delhi. 1998.
15. Chopra D dan Simon D. Pusat Chopra Herbal Handbook. Rider. London. 2000.
16. Kuhn MA dan Winston D. Herbal Therapy & Suplemen. Lippincott, Philadelphia. 2001.

Komentar:

aldrin morano mengatakan ...

i telah mengambil dan gutocola ini adalah TRUE coz i have setiap sakit saya hanya makan dan menelan daun 3 hari maka segera rasa sakit releieves.thanks herbal ini

Majena mengatakan ...

Ya keajaiban tanaman ini benar-benar bekerja. Setiap kali aku punya kepala sakit, aku hanya makan 5 daun dan sebelum aku tahu rasa sakit itu hilang.