Gotu Kola 4% asiaticoside | 120 Capsules | Vit4ever

Gotu Kola with 4% asiaticoside from Vit4ever

In the swampy regions of Southeast Asia grows a small, creeping plant with round, fan-shaped leaves that has been a staple in local herbal traditions for centuries. Gotu Kola is the common name for Centella asiatica, a plant from the carrot family that is native to India, parts of Africa, and Southeast Asia. In Ayurveda, it is known as brahmi or mandukaparni, and it has also appeared in Chinese herbal tradition for generations. Vit4ever brings this classic plant back in a modern, standardized form: 1500 mg extract per daily serving of two capsules, with a fixed content of 4% asiaticoside.

What asiaticoside is and why it is standardized

The plant compounds for which Centella asiatica is known are triterpene saponins, a group of natural compounds that the plant itself produces. Asiaticoside is the most important and most measured representative of these. In addition, the plant contains madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid, among others, substances that often occur in combination with each other. In a regular herbal powder, the content of these substances can vary considerably, depending on the origin, the harvesting moment, and the season in which the plant was picked. A standardized extract solves that problem. "Standardized to 4% asiaticoside" means that the extract has been processed and controlled in such a way that each portion contains a fixed percentage of this marker substance, regardless of fluctuations in the raw plant. At 1500 mg extract, this amounts to 60 mg of asiaticoside per day. Vit4ever also has the extract checked in a laboratory, so that the stated content actually ends up in the capsule. This way, you know exactly what you are getting with each pot, instead of a fluctuating amount that can differ from batch to batch.

From plant to capsule

For the extract, the aerial parts of the plant are used: the leaves and stems. These are first dried and then concentrated with an extraction process, adjusting the asiaticoside content to the fixed 4%. The resulting powder goes into a vegetable capsule made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, a material that contains no animal ingredients. Only stearic acid is used as a separating agent, a substance that prevents the powder from sticking to the machines during the production process. Furthermore, there are no fillers, flavorings, colorings, or preservatives. The ingredient list thus remains short and clear: extract, capsule shell, and separating agent, nothing more. Filling takes place in Germany under fixed quality standards, with checks on both the asiaticoside content and the purity of the extract.

Vegan and with a long supply in one pot

Because the capsule shell is plant-based and no animal ingredients are used anywhere, Gotu Kola fits into a vegan diet. It contains no gelatin, lactose, or gluten, which also makes it interesting for people who, for other reasons, pay attention to what is in their supplements. One pot contains 120 capsules. With the daily serving of two capsules, you therefore have a supply for 60 days, or two months. This makes it a practical choice for those who want to incorporate the plant into a fixed routine over a longer period, without having to order a new pot halfway through. Many people who get acquainted with Centella asiatica wonder how long such an herbal extract lasts exactly: with daily use of two capsules, you can count on two months per pot.

About dosage and use

The recommended daily serving is two capsules, to be taken with sufficient liquid without chewing them. You do not need to chew or break open the capsules, as is the case with some herbal tablets: you take them whole. Adhere to the indicated serving and do not exceed it. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet and a balanced lifestyle, and Gotu Kola is no exception to this. Those who are new to Centella asiatica often wonder why the asiaticoside content is used as a measure: this is because this substance is the easiest to measure and thus the most reliable indicator of the quality of the extract.

No specific health claims have been approved for Gotu Kola under European law. We therefore describe what the plant is, where it comes from, and how the extract is composed, and deliberately refrain from making statements about a possible effect. If you would like to know more about this product or about the background of Centella asiatica, our customer service will be happy to help you.