Parts Used: The entire plant is used medicinally.

Active Compounds:  
The primary active constituent is triterpenoid compounds. Also contains a green, strongly volatile oil composed of an unidentified terpene acetate, camphor, cineole, and other essential oils.

Believed to be of value for:
Gotu Kola is considered "food for the brain". It is believed  to combat stress and depression, energize flagging mental powers, fight sterility, ward off a nervous breakdown, and improve reflexes.
Gotu Kola is believed to stimulate the central nervous system, rebuilds energy reserves, relieves high blood pressure, and helps the body defend against various toxins.

Gotu kola is believed to have a positive effect on the circulatory system. It is believed to improve the flow of blood while strengthening the veins and capillaries.

Other Names: Gotu Kola, Brahmi, Chi-hsueh Ts'ao, man t'ien hsing, Indian Pennywort, Brahma-manduki