Gotukola from the paddy bunds: what the leaf can and cannot do
Gotukola grows on damp paddy edges and is eaten daily in Sri Lanka. See what 11 trials found on focus, and how to use it in a short and sensible course.
Gotukola: the Ceylon herb that never had to be imported
Gotukola's triterpene content ranges from 0.5% to 11% with plant line, growing conditions, and drying. What Ceylon's wet zone changes, and what trials show.
Gotukola: the Sri Lankan herb for a calm, clear mind
Gotukola, Sri Lanka's traditional kola kenda green, is a mind herb prized for calm, steady focus. Here is what the science actually shows, who it suits, and how to take it.
A 7-minute brain-clearing routine for foggy afternoons
A 7-minute routine of light, breath, water, a short walk, and a traditional gotu kola anchor to clear afternoon fog. A 2017 meta-analysis found no strong evidence gotukola improves cognitive functi...
Gotukola: the Sri Lankan brain tonic in every home garden
Gotukola is a traditional Sri Lankan brain tonic. A 2017 meta-analysis of 11 randomised trials found no strong evidence it improves cognitive function, only short-term mood and alertness gains. How...