# 🌿 Gotu Kola
**Scientific Name:** Centella asiatica
**Botanical Family:** Apiaceae
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** Asia
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## 🔹 Description
Gotu Kola is an adaptogen used for cognitive and skin health.
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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Cognitive Enhancer, Skin Health
– **Temperament:** Neutral
**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Minor Skin Irritations
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 500 mg capsules daily
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## 🔹 Usage Model
Promotes mental clarity and skin health.
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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Brahmi for cognitive health
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## 🔹 Precautions
Consult a doctor for prolonged use.
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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Gotu Kola** (*Centella asiatica*): a herb from Asia. Properties: Cognitive Enhancer, Skin Health. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.