- Contains 395mg of Gotu Kola aerial parts (Centella asiatica) per capsule for traditional nervous system support.
- Sourced from high-quality Gotu Kola aerial parts using Nature’s Sunshine’s rigorous quality standards.
- Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for brain and nervous system support.
- Convenient capsule format makes it easy to incorporate into your daily wellness routine.
- Bottled in 100% post-consumer recycled material as part of Nature’s Sunshine’s commitment to sustainability.
About Nature’s Sunshine Gotu Kola
Nature’s Sunshine Gotu Kola brings you one of Ayurveda’s most revered herbs in a convenient, high-quality capsule form. Also known as Centella asiatica, this remarkable herb has been treasured for thousands of years in traditional medicine systems throughout Asia for its role in supporting brain health and nervous system function.
Gotu Kola, often called “Indian pennywort” or “marsh pennywort,” is a small, creeping herb with distinctive fan-shaped leaves that grows naturally in wetlands throughout tropical regions. In Sanskrit, it’s known as “Brahmi,” which derives from “Brahman” – the universal consciousness – reflecting the herb’s legendary reputation for supporting mental clarity and cognitive function.
Traditional Eastern Herbal Wisdom
In Ayurvedic medicine, Gotu Kola is classified as a “Medhya Rasayana” – a special category of herbs specifically valued for their ability to nourish brain tissues and support mental function. Traditional practitioners have long considered it a nerve-supporting herb that helps maintain overall brain and nervous system wellness. The herb is also known for its “Sattvic” quality, meaning it promotes clarity, lightness, and mental balance.
What makes Gotu Kola particularly special is its gentle, nourishing approach to supporting the nervous system. Unlike stimulating herbs that provide quick energy bursts, Gotu Kola works more like a restorative herb – providing steady, sustained support for mental clarity and nervous system health over time.
Quality You Can Trust
Each capsule of Nature’s Sunshine Gotu Kola contains 395mg of carefully selected aerial parts from Centella asiatica. The aerial parts – primarily the leaves and stems – are the portions of the plant most valued in traditional preparations. Nature’s Sunshine sources these herbs using strict quality standards to ensure purity and potency in every capsule.
The herb is processed using methods designed to preserve its natural integrity and beneficial compounds. This attention to quality means you’re getting a product that honors the traditional uses of this remarkable herb while meeting modern standards for purity and consistency.
Supporting Your Daily Wellness
Gotu Kola’s traditional reputation centers around its role as a brain and nerve supporting herb. In Ayurvedic tradition, it’s believed to help balance all three doshas (constitutional types), making it suitable for people with different wellness needs. The herb is particularly valued for its ability to support mental clarity while simultaneously helping to calm and balance the nervous system.
Modern interest in Gotu Kola continues to grow as people seek natural ways to support their cognitive wellness and nervous system health. This ancient herb offers a time-tested approach to maintaining mental clarity and neurological balance as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Recommended Usage
Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily. For best results, use consistently as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is an herb from the parsley family that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. It’s traditionally valued as a brain supporting herb and for nervous system wellness, often called “Brahmi” in Sanskrit, which refers to universal consciousness.
No, while both herbs are sometimes called “Brahmi,” they are completely different plants. Gotu Kola is Centella asiatica, while Bacopa is Bacopa monnieri. Both are valued for supporting mental clarity, but they have different botanical origins and properties.
This supplement uses the aerial parts of Gotu Kola, which includes the leaves and stems. These are the portions of the plant most traditionally valued and commonly used in herbal preparations.
Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily as recommended. Gotu Kola works best when taken consistently over time, as it functions more like a restorative herb that provides sustained support rather than immediate effects.
Gotu Kola can generally be taken with other supplements. However, if you’re taking prescription medications, especially those affecting the nervous system, consult with a healthcare professional before adding any new supplement to your routine.
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Who is Gotu Kola For?
- Adults interested in traditional Ayurvedic approaches to mental wellness
- Those seeking natural support for brain and nervous system health
- People looking to incorporate time-tested herbal wisdom into their daily routine
- Individuals who prefer gentle, restorative herbs over stimulating alternatives
- Anyone drawn to the holistic traditions of Eastern herbal medicine





