Gotu Kola Centella asiatica
What is Gotu Kola?
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is a botanical traditionally used for traditionally used for skin appearance and wound healing. It is associated with ✨ skin elasticity support health.
What it's being explored for today
Triterpenoids (asiaticoside, madecassoside) examined for collagen synthesis and wound repair pathways
How to use Gotu Kola
Steep 1–2 tsp dried herb in hot water for 10 minutes. Drink 2–3 cups daily. Also available as capsules (500 mg 2–3x daily) or topical cream.
Safety & precautions
May cause headache and GI upset. May increase cholesterol in high doses. Avoid during pregnancy. Cycle use: 2 weeks on, 1 week off.
How Gotu Kola fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Gotu Kola complement that by supporting your ✨ skin elasticity support systems while you do the work.
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