Here is some basic information about Gotu Kola.

1. From Richter's Herbs:
   
   
   
   

   Gotu Kola
   Hydrocotyle asiatica

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Uses:Culinary/Medicinal	Duration:Perennial (hardy in zones 8-10)
   When to Sow: Anytime	Ease of Germination: Moderate

   
   
   
   

   Small creeping tropical plant used for centuries in India. Believed to have remarkable rejuvenating properties. One or two freshly chopped leaves daily in salads or liquefied in juice are said to be sufficient to revitalize the cells of the brain and to retard the aging process. Research shows that it is valuable for the treatment of burns, wounds, scars and varicose veins because it stimulates the development of connective tissue. Of easy culture in humus-rich soil where humidity is high. May be necessary to enclose plants in plastic bags during dry winter months. Avoid direct sunlight.

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