PlainPill

Does Gotu Kola help with mood?

Possibly — but there are few reports. 86% of 7 people who reported on Gotu Kola for mood say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 14% say it got worse.

Mood: what users report
86%better7 reports · few reports
6 better0 no change1 worse

What people say about Gotu Kola and mood

“I feel like my skin is glowing on Gotu Kola...more than happy with what I am experiencing vs Honestly, I haven't noticed any benefits from it. It seems to negatively affect my sleep.”
Read the discussion ↗
“I already had good experiences with Gotu Kola, Lemon Balm, Inositol, Thiamine and Black Seed Oil for mood & anxiety”
Read the discussion ↗

What the research says

BResearch: Moderate2 meta-analyses · 4 trials on PubMed
Complement Med Res · 2026
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

Side effects people mention

fatigue 3vivid dreams 2drowsiness 2part of 1headache 1

What else is Gotu Kola used for?

Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Gotu Kola help with mood? 86% of 7 users say yes — PlainPill