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Friday, May 29, 2009

Gotu Kola for Meditation V of IX


Gotu kola is regarded as one of the most spiritual and rejuvenating herbs in Ayurveda and is used to improve meditation. It is said to develop the crown chara, the energy center at the top of the head, and to balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain, which the leaf is said to resemble.

In Ayurveda, it is one of the chief herbs for revitalizing the nerves and brain cells. It is said to fortify the immune system both cleansing and feeling it and strengthen the adrenalin.

Be aware, it has been used as a tonic for purification of blood and for promoting healthy skin. It has also been used to aid in restful sleep, treat skin inflammations as a teratment for high blood pressure and as a mild diuretic.

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