The Basics On Gotu Kola
What is Gotu Kola?
What are other names for Gotu Kola?
CENTELLA ASIATICA, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA), and GOTU KOLA
What is Gotu Kola used for?
Gotu kola‚Äîfound primarily in antiaging and sun-care products‚Äîhelps encourage collagen production, reduce scarring and stretch marks, and increase antioxidant levels in newly formed tissue, says Ralys. “It can also keep skin cells ‘tough’ and boost their resistance to sagging,” she adds.
How Gotu Kola is classified
Plant Extracts, Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Gotu Kola during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Gotu Kola During Pregnancy
What we know about using Gotu Kola while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Except for a dose-dependent increase (40-600 mg/kg) in the incidence of missing skeletal sternebrae in rabbits dosed orally with kappa/lambda- carrageenan, the results for polysaccharide gums in reproductive and developmental toxicity studies were essentially negative.
General safety info about Gotu Kola from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Gotu Kola
Naturopathica Gotu Kola Intense Repair Balm,The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream; Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment;Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel;COOLA Organic Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum;Virtue Smooth Conditioner;Virtue Smooth Shampoo
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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