Gotu Kola: Another Eastern Herb Does Good

Gotu kola is a plant that has been used to treat a surprisingly large and varied number of afflictions for literally centuries. Gotu kola is used in Eastern medicine, which makes sense considering the plant's location, which is found in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, South Africa, and in some marshy areas in the tropics. This plant is also known as a marsh penny or water pennywort.

Among all the various herbs and potential remedies that Eastern medicine offers, the gotu kola is actually seen as one of the most important and most versatile herbs out there! One of the most commonly reported effects is the increased ability to relax. Many sub cultures in India use it to aid in meditation. According to Eastern medicine (keep in mind the FDA doesn't necessarily approve any of this-but many people have issues with the FDA's relationship with pharmacy companies) gotu kola is one of the most trusted herbs for helping to revitalize the nerves and brain cells. Eastern medicine also believes this herb can strengthen your immune system by not only strengthening it, but also cleaning out what shouldn't be there.

The long list of ailments gotu kola has been used to treat include:

• skin afflictions of all types
• high blood pressure
• calming for yoga
• anxiety
• stress
• memory enhancement
• insomnia

While gotu kola has not been specifically used for weight loss gain, some of its natural treatments towards other afflictions can still give it value in this area. For example: the body is dependent on sleep to remain healthy. Not sleeping consistently slows down the metabolism, meaning it is harder to burn calories and much easier to tack on the pounds. Stress is also a major factor. Stress can trigger the parts of the body that hold onto body fat. If you suffer from stress and insomnia, gotu kola can help to treat these symptoms, which in turn may bring your body back to a state where it can deal with weight gain by itself.

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