College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Brahmi - Gotu Kola HERBAL CHOPPED (CENTELLA ASIATICA)

Feel calm and clear! Famous mental rejuvenative that supports healthy brain and nervous system function. See also Brahmi (Bacopa)

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A mental rejuvenative that supports healthy brain and nervous system function.
  • Supports memory, intelligence and concentration
  • Supports proper function of the nervous system
  • Promotes healthy skin and hair
Those familiar with "the doctrine of signatures" may not find it surprising that a plant with a leaf that resembles a cerebellum would have a special affinity for the brain. Brahmi is a renowned mental rejuvenative traditionally used to promote the intellect, enhance mental performance and support proper function of the nervous system. The leaves are highly sattvic and historically have been eaten by yogis to assist in meditation. Brahmi is said to improve concentration, memory and alertness. It is a natural blood purifier and helps support clear, healthy skin. Brahmi is also famous for promoting healthy, lustrous hair and is often applied as an oil for this purpose. Brahmi is cooling and relaxing making it an excellent tonic for Pitta. It also calms Vata in the mind and reduces excess Kapha in the body.

Brahmi is also known as Kula kudi (Hindi), Mandukaparni (Sanskrit), and Indian pennywort (English). The botanical name of Brahmi / Gotu Kola is Centella asiatica which is also synonymous with Hydrocotyle asiatica. Bacopa monniera is another plant that is also known as Brahmi.
Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Whole Plant Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Fruit Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Flower Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Leaf Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Stem / Bark Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Root Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Harvested Large

Ayurveda Brahmi - Gotu Kola Monogram Large

SUGGESTED USE

1/4-1/2 tsp 2x / day with warm water or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Brahmi - Gotu Kola

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity:
Anti Aging

ANTI-AGING

Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.

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, Liver Gallbladder, Mind Stress Sleep,
Skin Care

SKIN-CARE

Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).

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Family: Mackinlayaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Brahmi - Gotu Kola
Help
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Neuroprotective

STRONG NEUROPROTECTIVE

Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.

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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Improves Focus

IMPROVES-FOCUS

Reduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).

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Nerve Growth Tonic

NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC

Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.

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Nerve Stimulant

NERVE-STIMULANT

Provide short lived stimulation of the nervous system.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Vulnerary

STRONG VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Antifibrotic

ANTIFIBROTIC

Fibrosis of an organ is often a progressive leading to organ failure (i.e lungs, liver, kidney). While vulneraries usually help restore collagen, antifibrotic herbs often clear collagen. Aka fibrinolytic.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Alterative

STRONG ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Vessel Tonic

STRONG VESSEL-TONIC

An herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hair Growth Tonic

HAIR-GROWTH-TONIC

An herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.

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Constituents:
Flavonoids

FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Brahmi - Gotu Kola

Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Brain-tonic, Nerve-growth-tonic, Vulnerary, Antifibrotic, Cholagogue, Neuroprotective

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Brain-tonic, Neuroprotective, Antifibrotic, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Nerve-growth-tonic, Vulnerary

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Blueberry

Blueberry has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Improves-focus, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Brain-tonic

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Acai

Acai has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Improves-focus, Alterative, Brain-tonic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue

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Cranberry

Cranberry has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Improves-focus, Antidepressant, Refrigerant

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Blood-tonic, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Cholagogue

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

Hair-growth-tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic

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Grape

Grape has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Nervine, Blood-tonic, Neuroprotective, Alterative, Brain-tonic

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, Blood-tonic, Vessel-tonic, Alterative, Cholagogue

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Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Lung-tonic, Blood-tonic, Vulnerary, Alterative, Hair-growth-tonic

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Lung-tonic, Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant, Improves-focus, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Brahmi - Gotu Kola

Ginkgo

Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

Neuroprotective, Alterative, Vessel-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant, Antifibrotic, Brain-tonic, Nerve-growth-tonic, Nervine

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Hair-growth-tonic, Improves-focus, Refrigerant, Alterative, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic, Nerve-growth-tonic, Nervine, Neuroprotective, Alterative, Vulnerary

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Brahmi Ghee (9oz)

Brahmi Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Skin-tonic, Vulnerary, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Nervine, Refrigerant

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St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort has these Actions in Common

Nerve-growth-tonic, Nervine, Neuroprotective, Vessel-tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant, Brain-tonic

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Bhringaraj

Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

Skin-tonic, Vessel-tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Cholagogue, Hair-growth-tonic, Nervine

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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Nerve-growth-tonic, Nervine, Neuroprotective, Vulnerary, Antidepressant, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic

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Motherwort

Motherwort has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Antifibrotic, Nervine, Vessel-tonic, Vulnerary, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory

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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

Antifibrotic, Lung-tonic, Nervine, Refrigerant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory

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Licorice Ghee (9oz)

Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Lung-tonic, Nervine, Refrigerant, Vulnerary

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Impact of Brahmi - Gotu Kola

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your temperature?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your ear temperature?

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HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your skin?

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1
1
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21
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue body?

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3
0
17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue body?

1
5
0
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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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5
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More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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5
15
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your appetite/hunger?

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18
2
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your digestion speed?

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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your digestion speed?

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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

TOXINS

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

Tongue: How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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3
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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue coating?

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4
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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue coating?

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1
2
3
18
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your throat soreness?

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21
1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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1
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat smell?

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22
3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat smell?

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22
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your freckles/moles?

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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
19
No Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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22
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

HYDRATION

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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2
19
2
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the dryness of your skin?

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23
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the cracks on your tongue?

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5
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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the cracks on your tongue?

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1
18
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your ear pressure?

2
19
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your congestion?

2
17
4
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2
18
3
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your energy levels?

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15
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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your energy levels?

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9
10
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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your muscle tension?

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9
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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your muscle tension?

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9
9
5
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your anxiety?

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11
8
3
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the stillness of your tongue?

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16
2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

DIGESTION

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your digestion speed?

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3
20
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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your digestion speed?

0
5
14
4
2
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your appetite/hunger?

1
2
15
7
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your appetite/hunger?

0
3
18
2
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of gas & bloating?

0
5
17
1
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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6
16
2
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

2
3
17
1
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

TONGUE

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue body?

3
3
0
17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue body?

1
5
0
19
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

Tongue: How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
6
13
5
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

0
7
13
3
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
2
1
4
15
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
1
2
3
18
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3
5
17
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3
5
15
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the stillness of your tongue?

10
14
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the stillness of your tongue?

5
16
2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
3
15
5
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
1
18
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

STOOL

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool frequency/quantity?

1
5
14
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0
1
20
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool lightness?

0
1
21
1
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool lightness?

0
1
15
8
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool color?

1
0
3
3
18
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool color?

0
0
1
0
22
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool smell?

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1
20
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool smell?

0
2
17
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool consistency?

0
4
17
2
0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your stool consistency?

0
5
12
6
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

URINE

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
7
13
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
19
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

1
1
20
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
0
22
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine clarity?

1
20
4
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine clarity?

0
21
2
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine smell?

0
1
19
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine smell?

0
1
21
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine lightness?

0
3
14
7
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your urine lightness?

0
2
21
0
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

SWEAT

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat smell?

0
0
22
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat smell?

0
1
22
0
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
22
0
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your sweat quantity?

0
6
15
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

SKIN

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your skin?

0
1
1
0
21
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your freckles/moles?

0
23
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your acne?

1
22
0
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the dryness of your skin?

0
0
23
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

EYE

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
0
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
19
No Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
22
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

0
21
2
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

ENT

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your throat soreness?

1
21
1
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2
18
3
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your ear temperature?

0
19
4
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your congestion?

2
17
4
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your ear pressure?

2
19
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

SYSTEMIC

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your temperature?

0
9
9
7
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your temperature?

0
10
13
0
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your energy levels?

3
0
15
5
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your energy levels?

1
9
10
5
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your muscle tension?

1
11
9
2
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your muscle tension?

2
9
9
5
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your anxiety?

2
9
10
2
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your anxiety?

3
11
8
3
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:9 (2021-02-22 - 2021-04-16)

HEART

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your heart rhythm?

1
19
3
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

1
4
17
0
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)

How did Brahmi Gotu Kola affect your heart rate?

0
4
18
1
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:87 (2022-02-22 - 2022-03-12)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Brahmi - Gotu Kola may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Antidepressant: Do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Cholagogue: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Nerve-stimulant: Avoid combining with sedatives such as alcohol, etc.

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