- Natural nootropic agent
- Calms, tranquilizes and relaxes
- Abolishes anxiety and nervousness
- Improves concentration and memory
- Belongs to adaptogens
- Fights bacteria and fungal infections
- Makes blood vessels more flexible
- Prevents thrombosis and varicose veins
Swanson Gotu Kola is a dietary supplement containing an extract of the aboveground parts ofCentella asiatica, commonly known as Gotu kola.
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica;) - a medicinal plant belonging to the group of adaptogens, or agents that increase resistance to stress. It contains many bioactive substances: pentacyclic triterpene saponins, coumarins, asiaticosides, asiatic acid, glycosides and phenolic acids, phytosterols, madecassic acid, vitamins (A, C, E and K), alkaloids (hydrocotylin), glutamic acid, serine, alanine and magnesium.
Gotu kola has been shown to have sedative, adaptogenic, mood and sleep-enhancing, anti-stress, nootropic, concentration-enhancing, memory-enhancing, collagen and elastin synthesis-stimulating, anti-aging, cardioprotective, neuromodulatory, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer effects.
Effects on the nervous system
Centella asiatica has multidirectional effects on the central nervous system. It causes a decrease in spontaneous activity, calms, tranquilizes, abolishes anxiety, increases sleep time and reduces involuntary movements. B
Studies have confirmed the same sedative efficacy that characterizes mild anti-anxiety drugs, such as diazepam. The difference is that gotu kola has no side effects in the process, on the contrary - it reduces sensitivity to stress, has an adaptogenic effect, supports learning and association processes, concentration and adaptation to a new environment.
Positive effects on the cardiovascular system
Asiatic cottonseed has applications in the treatment of blood flow disorders, cardiovascular disorders by affecting vascular and perivascular connective tissue. Titerpenes stimulate the synthesis of connective tissue proteins by modulating the activity of fibroblasts in blood vessel walls, helping to improve their tension and elasticity.
In addition, the plant prevents venous stasis and thrombosis through its anti-aggregation effect. Therefore, it is indicated in hypertension, post-thrombotic syndrome and in all symptoms of venous insufficiency. It is especially recommended for those who work in one position - standing or sitting - and especially for women with symptoms of varicose veins.
Antimicrobial and antifungal activity
Gotu kola has antibacterial and antifungal activity against many types of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. It manifests its strongest activity against Escherichia coli (Escherichia coli ), an excess of which contributes to gastrointestinal and urinary tract disorders, and against Aspergillus niger (black mold) fungi, which can cause ear infections, lung disease and poisoning due to the secretion of mycotoxins.
In summary, Swanson Gotu Kola is a dietary supplement showing positive effects in the fight against venous insufficiency and varicose veins, with concentration and memory problems, and in cases of excessive stress and nervous tension. It is also excellent for lack of desire to learn, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, sports injuries, thrombosis, ringworm, psoriasis and bacterial infections.
