Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica / Brahmi): Triterpene Asiaticosides, Cerebral Microcirculation, and Connective Tissue Longevity

The Fan-Leaf Herb of Asian Centenarians

Legend in Sri Lanka and Southern China claims that wild elephants, famous for exceptional longevity and memory, feast eagerly on Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). In Daoist tradition, legendary herbal master Li Ching-Yuen attributed his vitality to daily infusions of Centella and mountain roots.

1. Triterpenoid Pharmacology

1. Asiaticoside, Madecassoside & Asiatic Acid:

1. Venous & Capillary Hemodynamics:

1. Choline Acetyltransferase Stimulation:

2. Daily Consumption

Enjoyed fresh in Asian salads or brewed as a light herbal infusion with lemon and mint.

3. References & Academic Citations

• Bradwejn, J., et al. (2000). A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 20(6), 680-684. [PubMed: 11106241]
• Bylka, W., et al. (2013). Centella asiatica in cosmetology. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, 30(1), 46-49.

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