Gotu Kola is a dietary supplement used to treat varicose veins and fight cellulite because its active ingredient is triterpene, a substance that increases tissue oxygenation and blood circulation, improves venous return and combats leg swelling. Its main advantages are:
GotuKola is also known as Centella Asiatica and can be purchased from health food stores, in the form of capsules or tablets, even without a prescription. This product is also in the form of cream or gel to be used directly on the skin. , should only be used on the recommendation of a healthcare professional.
- Gotu Kola is suitable for the treatment of cellulite.
- Varicose veins.
- Heavy legs.
- Water retention.
- Better intimate contact.
- Pleasure stimulation and improved skin texture.
- In addition.
- In traditional Chinese medicine.
- Centella Asiatica can be used to fight bacteria.
- Viruses or parasitic infections.
- So it is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infections.
- Leprosy.
- Cholera.
- Syphilis.
- Colds.
- Tuberculosis and schistosomiasis.
- But always in complementary form of treatment.
Other indications include the fight against tiredness, anxiety, depression, memory problems, venous insufficiency, blood clots, poor circulation and healing of all types of wounds.
The price of the Gotu Kola ranges from 89 to 130 reais
How to use Gotu Kola involves ingesting 60 to 180 mg a day, spread over 2 or 3 doses, or according to medical advice. The daily application of the cream or gel directly on the wounds or areas that you want to hydrate and prevent stretch marks, with dry skin, after bathing.
Effects may be noticed after 4 to 8 weeks of daily use.
Side effects of Centella Asiatica in capsules or tablets are rare, but taking more than the indicated dose can cause drowsiness, the same is true if taken with sedatives or sedative medications.
Gotu Kola is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to one of the components of the formula and in the form of capsules or pills should not be used during pregnancy or lactation as there is no scientific evidence of its safety at this stage of life. unfit for people with hepatitis or any other liver disease.
Internal use of Gotu Kola is not suitable for people taking sedative medications for sleep or anti-anxiety or depression, as it can cause severe drowsiness. Examples of medicines not to be taken during treatment with Gotu Kola include Tylenol, Carbamazepine, Methotrexate, Methyldopa, fluconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin and simvastatin. Always talk to your doctor before using Gotu Kola.