Gotu Kola reviews: what real users say
We read 228 first-hand mentions of Gotu Kola from health and supplement communities. 68 of them say clearly how it went — and 70% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: anxiety (94% of 34), sleep (79% of 24), skin & hair (91% of 11), memory (88% of 8).
Most common complaints: fatigue, vivid dreams, drowsiness, part of, headache. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“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.”
“I drink gotu kola and vape cbd among other supplements and I think that's what helps with my ADHD the most - this combo gives me a stimulated feeling.”
“Sometimes I’ll threw in half a tablet of Magnolia Bark or Gotu kola depending how I’m feeling... These two also been the ones that have been the most useful also.”
“Gotu Kola supercharges my brain reliably. I've used it for decades. Currently using Swanson Gotu Kola full spectrum 435mg with decent results.”
“I started using, magnesium, bacopa extract (125mg) and gotu kola powder (500mg) , and noticed my sleep got better.”
“I use taurine, passionflower, mulungu, gotu kola, gaba and magnesium before sleep. Works better than zopiclone”
Negative and mixed experiences
“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 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.”
“The gotu kola is similar. I take that before bed when I am on it as well. ... I experience a 'sleep like the dead for, say, 6 hours, then wake up and cannot go back to sleep' effect on Gotu Kola.”
“I have tried many (herbal) nootropics, the big ones being St. John's Wort, Gotu Kola, Bacopa, and Ginseng (most types). While they helped me with my academic side of life, they had practically no effect on my BPD symptoms.”
“I’ve tried Bacopa 24% & Gotu Kola but they haven’t helped in that regard”
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