Does Gotu Kola help with anxiety?
Yes, for most people. 94% of 34 people who reported on Gotu Kola for anxiety say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
94%better34 reports · medium confidence
32 better2 no change0 worse
Ranked #31 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Gotu Kola and anxiety
“It makes me feel very relaxed, and if I take a strong dose I fall asleep within minutes, despite the fact that I normally get insomnia. It also fights anxiety effectively.”
“It did help me in the short term but, I don't think that targeting the gabaergic system is a good way to stop anxiety. Anything that targets this system will eventually cause rebound anxiety or dependency.”
“I already had good experiences with Gotu Kola, Lemon Balm, Inositol, Thiamine and Black Seed Oil for mood & anxiety”
“Stuff that helps me in the short term being energetic and calm at the same time: Ginkgo Biloba, Cistanche, Kanna, Gotu Kola”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate2 meta-analyses · 4 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Gotu Kola.
Side effects people mention
fatigue 3vivid dreams 2drowsiness 2part of 1headache 1
What else is Gotu Kola used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count