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Gotu Kola

People mainly take Gotu Kola for anxiety, sleep, focus. Based on 54 first-hand reports and 2 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #117 of 1,974 overall.

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49
User score
Mostly positive
22% positive0% mixed6% negative72% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 79% are positive.

Clinical research
BModerate research base
2
meta-analyses
4
RCTs
80
papers

What Gotu Kola does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

Anxiety86% of 7Sleep100% of 5
6 more with fewer than 3 reports
Focus100% of 2Memory100% of 2Energy100% of 2Recovery100% of 1Skin & hair100% of 1Mood100% of 1
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What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

BModerate research base

At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Curr Neuropharmacol · 2023 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Herbal Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease: Ancient Indian Medicine System from the Modern Viewpoint

Conclusion: This article presents a modern perspective on the herbs available in the ancient Indian medicine system as well as their possible mechanisms of action for AD treatment. The main objective of this research is to provide a systematic review of herbal drugs that are easily accessible and effective for the treatment of AD.

PubMed 36797613 ↗
Complement Med Res · 2026 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Therapeutic Potential of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica), Phosphatidylcholine, and Taurine in Mood Disorders: A Systematic Scoping Review

Conclusion: This review identified preliminary, hypothesis-generating evidence suggesting that gotu kola, phosphatidylcholine, and taurine may exert mood-related behavioral effects individually. However, the current evidence base remains limited, consisting primarily of animal experiments and small-scale human investigations exhibiting substantial methodological limitations and heterogeneity, precluding meaningful meta-analytic synthesis. The absence of studies evaluating the full three-component Neurotain® Plus formulation or any combination of its constituents represents an important gap in the existing

PubMed 42391143 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

cyclingas reported
950 mgdaily
nightlyas reported
250mgas reported
120 mgas reported
before sleepas reported

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

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What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“The two supplements that made me notice my skin were carnitine and gotu kola.”
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“I have started Gotu Kola for this task. I am also using NAD+.”
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“Try cycling Gotu Kola and Bacopa. Very effective for me, it supercharges my brain.”
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“Gotu Kola - Repairing neurons & growth of dendrites”
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“gotu kola. Stimulates your own body's production of GABA. It also helps with memory and mood.”
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Top discussions (5)

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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate