{"product_id":"aether-gotu-kola-powder","title":"Aether Gotu Kola Powder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_1yvxJ cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"info-section-description\" class=\"WncCi\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: auto; overflow: visible;\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"rah-static rah-static--height-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1yvxJ cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"info-section-description\" class=\"WncCi\"\u003eGotu Kola is without a doubt one of the most powerful weeds we know of. This extremely fast growing and tenacious plant is cherished in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, and is mentioned in many ancient pharmacopoeia's from around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first known users of gotu kola and the origin of its name come from sri lanka, where locals noted that elephants - renowned for their longevity, would eat the plant. Gotu Kola became a staple in their diets and a few leaves were eaten a day in hopes of increasing lifespan. Gotu Kola's first written mention is in the Chinese Shennong Herbal roughly 1800 years ago where it is\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ereferred to as -the fountain of life. In China a legend boasts of a Chinese herbalist named Li Ching-Yuen, who at the age of thirteen embarked upon a life of gathering herbs in the mountains, he consumed gotu kola every day, along with other herbs and practiced the art of qigong. He lectured and practised TCM until his death in 1933 at the age of 256 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the ayurvedic medicine practice, it is among only a few herbs that is tri-doshic - brings balance to all three body types, vata, pitta, and kapha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGotu kola has a particularly long list of traditional uses including disorders of the mind ( Alzheimer’s), mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, memory loss, and insomnia. as well as improved circulation, wound healing and detoxification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main active components of gotu kola, accounting for 1-8% of the constituents, include asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, asiaticoside A, and asiaticoside B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsiaticoside derivatives, including asiatic acid and asiaticoside 6, were shown to reduce hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death, decrease free radical concentrations, and inhibit beta amyloid cell death, suggesting a role for gotu kola in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCognitive enhancing properties are also seen from the use of gotu kola as an increase in neuronal growth is found. This is due to activating a class of proteins known as MAPKs, which causes a release in a growth factor for neurons called Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor. This amazing longevity herb also augments the release of anti-inflammatory signalling molecules from immune cells known as IL-1β which help with chronic circulation issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis phenomenal herbal ally is grown around the world as a vital source of nutrition and medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to it thriving in temperate and tropical conditions, it has become rampant in many parts of south africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as a troublesome weed to most this herb grows in many gardens and flowerbeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe grow as well as wild harvest gotu kola - we produce a powdered supplement along with a dual hydro-ethanolic extraction to concentrate this herbs amazing properties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINGREDIENTS AND DOSAGE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu Kola Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentella asiatica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e± 60g - 70g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake ½ teaspoon once a day\u003cbr\u003eup to 3 teaspoons for chronic ailments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_28cEs\"\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1yvxJ cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"info-section-description\" class=\"WncCi\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotu kola is POSSIBLY SAFE in pregnant women when applied to the skin. However, not enough is known about the safety of taking gotu kola by mouth during pregnancy. Avoid taking gotu kola by mouth if you are pregnant\u003cbr\u003eIf you are uncertain about herbal interactions consult your health care provider before use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aether (Celium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189966635043,"sku":"AE-POW-GOTUKOLA","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1395\/2547\/files\/Gotu_kola_powder_31e93a5e-5b3f-43f9-a35b-350fb131e37f.png?v=1782581887","url":"https:\/\/orders.celium.eco\/products\/aether-gotu-kola-powder","provider":"Celium Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}