Gotu Kola or Indian Ginsing is called the first of all herb tonics. The leaves appear to act as brain food. 2-3 leaves a day eaten raw to strengthen worn out body and brain to remarkable degree and to prevent brain fatigue and nervous breakdown. 2 leaves-a-day will keep old age away provided that the body is exposed to sunlight for sometime in the morning. Cure of nervous and mental problems, heart problems, age spots, thyroid problem, improve and heal skin diseases, leprosy, tuberculosis, venereal diseases, diabetes, assist in healing for depression, menopausal problem and aphrodisiac is also observed. The Indians also use the plant as stimulant to the kidney and bladder as a blood purifier.
Be aware, Gotu kola has also been used as cancer treatment. It is an Asian herb and is not mentioned in European herbals as the herb does not grow naturally there.
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