Overview
Gotu Kola is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for excess sleep. Best rejuvenative herb for brain cells and nerves, intelligence. Adrenal purifier, AIDS, blood purifier, eczema, epilepsy, insanity, hypochondria, fevers (intermittent), hair loss, immune systemboost (cleansing and nourishing), liver, longevity, memory, nervous disorders, psoriasis, senility, skinconditions (chronic and obstinate), venereal dis-eases, tetanus, convulsions, rheumatism, elephan-tiasis, bowel disorders. Spiritual Uses: The most sattwic herb
How Gotu Kola Helps with Excess Sleep
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Gotu Kola has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing excess sleep:
- Potency (Virya): cold
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): sweet
- Taste (Rasa): bitter
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- bitter
- Potency (Virya)
- cold
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- sweet
- Dosha Effect
- Vata, Pitta & Kapha balanced
- Tissues
- All except reproductive, mainly blood, marrow, nerve
- Systems
- Circulatory, digestive, nervous, respira-tory, reproductive, excretory
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
74 पटोलस तला र टशा गे टाव गुजा अम ृताः वे ा ब ृहतीवासाकु तल तलप णकाः म डूकपण कक टकारवे लकपपटाः नाडीकलायगोिज वावाताकं वन त तकम ् कर रं कु कं न द कुचैला शुकलादनी क ट लं के बुकं शीतं सकोशातकककशम ् त तं पाके कटु ा ह वातलं कफ प तिजत ् Patola, saptala, arista (neem leaves), sharngeshta (angaravalli/bharangi), Avalguja (Bakuchi), amruta (Tinospora), Vetra (shoot of vetra), Brhati (Solanum indicum), vasa (Adhatoda vasica), kutill, tilaparnika (badraka), mandukaparni (Gotu kola), Karkota, karavella
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
Safety & Precautions
Contraindications: Large doses can be narcotic and; cause a vata headache or dizziness. Caution during pregnancy
Safety: metabolism it should not be used with benzodiazepines or barbiturates. Caution with hypoglycaemic and cholesterol-lowering medication. As it inhibits liver enzymes responsible for barbiturate
Other Herbs for Excess Sleep
See all herbs for excess sleep on the Excess Sleep page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.