General Dosage
500-1000mg standardized extract (6% triterpenes) daily
Maximum dose: 1000mg extract daily (higher doses increase liver toxicity risk)
Gotu Kola Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 500-1000mg standardized extract (6% triterpenes) daily
Timing: Morning and evening; take with water on an empty stomach
Dosage by Condition
Anxiety
500mg extract twice dailyModerate
Cognitive enhancement
500-750mg dailyEmerging
Wound healing
60-120mg TECA daily (topical also effective)Moderate
Venous insufficiency
60-120mg TECA dailyModerate
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 500mg extract twice daily | Moderate |
| Cognitive enhancement | 500-750mg daily | Emerging |
| Wound healing | 60-120mg TECA daily (topical also effective) | Moderate |
| Venous insufficiency | 60-120mg TECA daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 1000mg extract daily (higher doses increase liver toxicity risk)
Timing & Absorption
Morning and evening; take with water on an empty stomach
Can be taken with or without food.
References
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- Wattanathorn J, Mator L, Muchimapura S, et al. (2008). Positive modulation of cognition and mood in the healthy elderly volunteer following the administration of Centella asiatica. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI PubMed
- Brinkhaus B, Lindner M, Schuppan D, Hahn EG (2000). Chemical, pharmacological and clinical profile of the East Asian medical plant Centella asiatica. Phytomedicine. DOI PubMed