Plant Part: Aerial Parts / Leaf & Stem (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet, earthy, slightly bitter, and grassy (clean and herbaceous, easy to blend)

Overview & Traditional Uses

Gotu Kola, revered in Sanskrit as a premier Medhya Rasayana (intellect and longevity rejuvenator) and dubbed the "herb of enlightenment" in Ayurvedic and Daoist traditions, is an aquatic-loving perennial prized for thousands of years across Asia. In legend, yogis drank Gotu Kola tea prior to meditation to calm mental chatter and expand focus, while elephants—famous for their exceptional longevity and memory—were observed grazing on its fan-shaped leaves. Rich in triterpenoid saponins (such as madecassoside and asiaticoside), Gotu Kola is celebrated as a foundational botanical for cognitive clarity, nervous system resilience, and tissue vitality.

• Cognitive Clarity & Mental Focus: A celebrated traditional brain tonic steeped to sharpen memory, support concentration, clear mental fog, and foster calm, sustained focus without stimulation.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Associated with Crown and Third-Eye chakra activation, deep meditation, spiritual wisdom, memory recall, and peaceful consciousness. Used in pre-ritual teas, meditation blends, and sacred washes to quiet egoic chatter, align higher intuition, and bring serene clarity to spiritual work.

• Tissue & Collagen Support: Contains specialized triterpenes traditionally used to support microcirculation, encourage healthy connective tissue integrity, and promote skin radiance from within.

Brewing & Preparation

• Standard Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried herb in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 10–12 minutes, covered to retain the volatile plant constituents. Strain and enjoy warm or chilled.

• Mindful Meditation Brew: Steep alongside holy basil (tulsi) and spearmint, sweeten lightly with raw honey, and sip mindfully before journaling, meditation, or focused work sessions.

• Pairs Well With: Holy Basil (Tulsi), Ginkgo Leaf, Rosemary, Spearmint, Lemon Balm, Calendula.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Avoid use during pregnancy as it may stimulate uterine activity. Use caution while nursing. Individuals with liver disease or those taking sedative or liver-metabolized medications should consult their healthcare provider prior to use. Not typically recommended for continuous high-dose use exceeding 6 consecutive weeks without a break.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight to preserve its delicate green botanicals and active saponins.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)