Gotu Kola P.E. (plant extract)

General:Gotu kola has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India, China and Indonesia. Its ability to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis were important reasons for its extensive use in these countries. It has also been called one of the "miracle elixirs of life" because legend has it that an ancient Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a result of using the herb.
Characteristics: Light yellow powder

Specification:Asiaticosides:>=10% or>=40%

Functions:

1.Wound Healing and Skin Lesions

Gotu kola contains triterpenoids, compounds that have been shown to aid in wound healing. For example, animal studies indicate that triterpenoids strengthen the skin, increase the concentration of antioxidants in wounds, and restore inflamed tissues by increasing blood supply. Because of these properties, gotu kola has been used externally for burns, psoriasis, prevention of scar formation after surgery, recovery from an episiotomy following vaginal delivery of a newborn, and treatment of external fistulas (a tear at or near the anus).

2.Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins

When blood vessels lose their elasticity, blood pools in the legs and fluid leaks out of the blood vessels, causing the legs to swell (venous insufficiency). In a study of 94 people with venous insufficiency, those who took gotu kola extract reported a significant improvement in symptoms compared to those who took placebo. In another study of people with varicose veins, ultrasound examination revealed improvements in the vascular tone of those who took gotu cola extract.

3.High Blood Pressure

In a study of people with heart disease and high blood pressure, those who took a gotu kola extract experienced a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure (pressure on blood vessels when the heart is at rest) compared to those who took placebo.

4.Scleroderma

One study involving 13 females with scleroderma found that gotu kola extract decreased joint pain, skin hardening, and improved finger movement.

6.Insomnia

Because of sedative effects demonstrated in animals, gotu kola has been used to help people with insomnia.

Applications:Nowadays Bitter Melon capsules and tinctures are widely available in the Western world where in herbal medicine they are being used for diabetes, HIV and other viruses, colds and flu and psoriasis.

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