Gotu kola - For Cognitive Support & Skin-Healing Herbal Remedies

Gotu Kola

Usually available: All year
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 10 – 20cm
Position: Part shade / shade
Soil preference: Moist, rich, well drained

You will receive

1 Gotu Kola Herb Plant 

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is a low-growing, creeping herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Known as the "herb of longevity," it thrives in damp, shaded environments and is ideal for ground cover or containers.

Uses:
Medicinal: Highly valued for its purported benefits in improving cognitive function, skin healing, circulation, and overall vitality. Often taken as a tea, tincture, or in topical preparations.
Culinary: Young leaves are used fresh in salads, smoothies, or juices in parts of Asia, especially Sri Lanka and India.
Wellbeing: Frequently used in skincare for its soothing, anti-inflammatory qualities.

Physical Characteristics:
Height: Low-growing, generally 10–20cm tall.
Leaves: Small, fan-shaped green leaves with a scalloped edge and a soft, herbal scent.
Flowers: Tiny, pinkish-white or purple flowers, though rarely seen in cooler climates.
Growth Habit: Spreading, mat-forming ground cover. Enjoys moist, shaded areas—perfect for indoor pots, shady garden spots, or water gardens.