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GOTU KOLA

(Centella asiatica)

PART USED: Leaf & root

Pentacyclic triterpens

Asiaticosides

Medacassosides

Asiatic acids

Plant Monograph: Gotu Kola: A Little Known Secret To Fighting Wrinkles and Stretch Marks

Dr. Michele Burklund October 17, 2019

You shouldn't have to paralyze your face with toxins to look youthful! Why not try something that is healthy, rich in nutrients, and will benefit your skin for years to come.

Gotu Kola (centella asiatica) is one of the best kept secrets in the beauty industry.  

This herb is clinically proven to help rebuild collagen and decrease stretch marks.  

To me, this herb is the holy grail to anti-aging because it's amazing externally and considered a 'brain tonic' internally.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

How does gotu kola work its magic?

There are many active compounds including pentacyclic triterpens, asiaticosides, medacassosides, and asiatic acids that promote fibroblast proliferation and increase the synthesis of collagen.

This helps to improve the tensile strength of the new formed skin as well as inhibit the formation of scars and keloids.

I have searched everywhere to find great skin products that include gotu kola but there are very few in the U.S market BUT you can make a great topical treatment yourself in just a few steps.

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Proven to Help with…

Stretch Marks… read the study

Brain Health… read the study

Blood Flow…read the study

Stress & Anxiety… read the study

DIY GOTU KOLA INFUSED OIL

  • Purchase 3 oz of organic dried gotu kola

  • Purchase a large bottle of your favorite oil (jojoba, coconut, olive).

  • Transfer the oil to a large bottle approximately 3/4 full.

  • Fill the other 1/4th with the dried gotu kola

  • Infuse the herb and oil by a window for about 3 weeks, shaking it every 3-5 days.

  • Strain out the herb and add back to the glass bottle.

  • Apply to skin each night and watch the amazing transformation!

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MEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund.  Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into  beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness  website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more

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