The Solgar Gotu Kola is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with titled extract of the whole Gotu Kola plant (Centella asiatica). Each phytocapsule provides 100mg of extract, standardized to 6% triterpene glycosides, i.e., 6mg per capsule. The package contains 100 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who know the herb from the Asian tradition and want to take it in a form with declared content of active compounds. Since the recommended dosage ranges from one to three capsules, the daily intake of extract can reach 300mg, with 18mg of triterpene glycosides.
The Centella asiatica, known as Gotu Kola and in the Indian tradition as brahmi or mandukaparni, is a perennial creeping plant of the wetlands of Southeast Asia, with characteristic round leaves. In the traditional medicine of India, China and Indonesia, it has been used for centuries, both in internal preparations and topically.
The phytochemistry of the plant is concentrated in a group of pentaisoprenoid compounds, the triterpene saponins. The main members of the group are asiaticoside and madecassoside, along with their corresponding acids, asiatic and madecassic acid. These are the compounds that are measured in the standardization: when the label states 6% triterpene glycosides, the producer guarantees that the extract has been tested analytically and consistently yields 6mg per 100mg. Without standardization, the content of the plant varies depending on the part of the plant, the time and place of collection. Gotu Kola is a botanical ingredient: the related health claims are under evaluation by the EFSA, so here we describe what it is, how it is measured and its traditional use, without promising any effect.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the extract is associated with the following points.
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Gotu Kola does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains a subject of research, so these points do not constitute a confirmed effect. References linking the product to the treatment of venous diseases are not reproduced here, as a dietary supplement does not cure diseases.
It is a single-component botanical preparation. It does not contain vitamins or minerals, so it does not carry approved nutritional claims. Its value lies in the standardization, in the flexibility of the dose, from 100mg to 300mg daily, and in the purity of the composition. The extract is delivered in a vegetable capsule made of hypromellose, without gelatin of animal origin. Beta carotene and ascorbic acid listed here act as natural protection of the content rather than as a source of nutrients.
The free-from statement covers common allergens: the product does not contain gluten, wheat, dairy, soy or yeast, nor preservatives, artificial fragrances and dyes.
It is for adults who want to include a classic herb of the Asian tradition in their diet, with known content of active compounds. It suits people who spend many hours standing or sitting and are interested in the care of their feet as part of a broader routine. It is also for those who already use Centella asiatica in skin care products and want to take it orally. It is suitable for vegans and those who avoid gluten, soy and dairy.
It is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment. Anyone facing a venous or skin problem should consult a doctor.
Main ingredients: per 1 phytocapsule, titled extract of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica, whole plant) 100mg, of which triterpene glycosides (6%) 6mg. In a dose of 2 capsules, 200mg of extract and 12mg of glycosides, in a dose of 3 capsules, 300mg and 18mg respectively.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable capsule shell (hypromellose), vegetable stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, beta carotene, ascorbic acid.
Free from: gluten, wheat, dairy, soy and yeast. Free from preservatives, artificial fragrances and dyes.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 to 3 phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the 100-capsule package lasts for 100 days, with two for 50 days and with three for about 33 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, especially liver, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Long-term use of botanical preparations is done under medical guidance. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
100mg of titled extract Centella asiatica, with 6mg of triterpene glycosides.
They are the group of compounds that characterize the plant, mainly asiaticoside and madecassoside. The standardization at 6% indicates the content of the extract in these.
From 1 to 3 daily, with meals, without exceeding three.
In the Indian tradition, the name brahmi is used for both Centella asiatica and Bacopa monnieri. Here it is Centella asiatica.
The cream is applied topically to the skin, while here it is a dietary supplement taken orally. The two forms do not replace each other.
No. Despite the name, Gotu Kola is not related to the kola plant and does not contain caffeine.
Yes, the capsule is of vegetable origin and the composition does not contain ingredients of animal origin.
* Gotu Kola does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The references to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information about the herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Nestlé Ελλάς Α.Ε.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients: per 1 phytocapsule, titled extract of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica, whole plant) 100mg, of which triterpene glycosides (6%) 6mg. In a dose of 2 capsules, 200mg of extract and 12mg of glycosides, in a dose of 3 capsules, 300mg and 18mg respectively.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable capsule shell (hypromellose), vegetable stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, beta carotene, ascorbic acid.
Free from: gluten, wheat, dairy, soy and yeast. Free from preservatives, artificial fragrances and dyes.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 to 3 plant capsules daily, preferably with meals.
With one plant capsule per day the pack of 100 capsules is sufficient for 100 days, with two for 50 days and with three for approximately 33 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health problem, especially liver-related, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Prolonged use of herbal preparations should be done under medical guidance. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
