gotu kola, a creeping herb found in swamps of Africa, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is taken systemically to treat venous insufficiency and for a variety of other reasons, including improving memory and intelligence, and it is used topically to treat chronic wounds and psoriasis. It may be effective for its topical indications and for treating venous insufficiency. There are insufficient reliable data for any of its other uses. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: It should not be used during pregnancy and lactation or in children until more research is available. Those with known hypersensitivity to this herb or to members of the celery family should not use this product.
