What is Gotu kola?
Gotu kola can also be called Brahma-Buti (also known as Indian Pennywort), Divya (also known as Indian Water Navelwort), Hydrocotyle (also known by the name Hydrocotyle), Madecassol (also known as Indian Water Navelwort), Mandukaparni (also known under the names Marsh Penny), Thick-Leaved Pennywort, and White Rot.
Gotu kola is used in alternative medicine to treat venous insufficiency, which is a decreased blood flow from the legs and feet back to the heart.
Some other uses that have not been proven by research include treating skin wounds and psoriasis. coronary heart disease ("hardened blood vessels"), circulation issues caused by diabetic complications
There is no way to know if gotu kola can treat any medical condition.The Food and Drug Administration has not authorized this product for medical use. You should not use gotu kola in place of any medication prescribed by your doctor.
Gotu kola can be sold as an herbal supplement. Many herbal compounds are not manufactured to regulated standards, and some supplements on the market have been found to be contaminated with toxic drugs or metals. To minimise the risk, herbal or health supplements must be purchased from a reputable source.
This product guide does not list all possible uses for gotu kola.
Side effects of Gotu Kola
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives; itching; redness or burning on your skin; difficulty breathing; swelling around your mouth, lips, tongue, or throat.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using gotukola immediately and contact your doctor.
- Liver problems: nausea; upper stomach pain; itching and fatigue; dark urine or clay-coloured stool. Jaundice.
Gotu Kola can have a variety of side effects.
- Drowsiness.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contacting the FDA in regards to adverse events is easy - simply dial 1-800-FDA-1088!
Warnings
Please read all instructions on the label or package of your product.Informing your healthcare provider of all of your medical conditions, allergies and the medicines you're currently taking will allow them to provide effective medical attention and advice.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to gotu kola, or:
- Liver disease.
It is possible that gotu kola used on the skin during pregnancy can be safe. It is unknown if gotu kola consumed by mouth can harm an unborn child. Do not take Gotukola while pregnant.
It is unknown if gotu kola can pass into breast milk or if it would harm a baby who was nursing. Do not use this product while breastfeeding a child.
Don't give herbal or health supplements to children without consulting a doctor.
How to take gotu kola?
Consult your doctor before using herbal supplements. Consult a health practitioner trained in herbal supplements.
Use gotu kola as directed on the packaging or by your doctor, pharmacy, or other healthcare provider. Use only the recommended amount of this product.
There are different formulations of Gotu Kola that can be consumed orally (topically) or applied topically to the skin. Use different gotu kola forms only with medical advice. Combining different formulations increases the risk of an overdose.
Gotu kola topical (for skin) should not be taken orally. Topical gotu kola is only for skin use.
If the condition that you are trying to treat with gotukola doesn't improve or worsens while using this product, call your doctor.
Stop taking gotu-kola 2 weeks before you need surgery.
Store away from moisture, heat, and light at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If your next dose is approaching quickly, skip any unintentionally missed dosage and wait to take your next prescribed dosage instead of giving in to temptation and taking an unnecessary one. You should not use more gotu kola in order to make up for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Reach out immediately if a poisonous situation develops or seek medical advice immediately by dialling the Poison Help Line: 1-800-222-1222 and seeking emergency assistance asap.
What should be avoided?
It is best to avoid using gotukola with other herbal supplements or health products that may also cause liver damage. These include androstenedione (androstenedione), chaparral (comfrey), niacin (vitamin B3), and pennyroyal oils, among others.
Avoid using gotu kola with other herbal products that can cause drowsiness, such as 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), calamus, California poppy, catnip, Jamaican dogwood, kava, melatonin, St. John's Wort, scullcap or skullcap, valerian, or yerba massa.
Interaction with other drug
Ask your healthcare provider before taking gotu kola along with medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Before taking gotukola along with medications for anxiety or depression, you should consult your healthcare provider.
Gotu Kola can damage your liver. This effect increases when you use other liver-damaging medicines. You should not take gotukola without consulting your doctor if you use any of these medications.
- Acetaminophen
- Leflunomide, teriflunomide;
- Methotrexate;
- An antifungal drug, sulfa medicine, or tuberculosis medication;
- Hormonal replacement therapy or birth control pills
- Heart or blood pressure medications;
- Drugs to lower cholesterol such as Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol Simcor Vytorin Zocor are widely available;
- Arthritis (including gold injections) or gout
- HIV/AIDS medications;
- Medicines to treat mental illnesses
- Nsaids (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) include ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, and others.
- Seizure medication—carbamazepine, phenytoin, and others;
- Steroids (prednisone and others)
This list is incomplete. This list is not complete. This product guide does not list all possible interactions.
