Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) grows in wetlands and riverbanks across India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a long tradition in Ayurveda as a rejuvenating herb, supporting mental clarity, circulation, and digestion. The leaves are most commonly used, eaten raw in salads, blended into smoothies, or brewed as tea. Historically, it was also applied topically for wound healing and skin care. Roots and stems are used occasionally in decoctions but have slightly different effects. Gotu Kola has a mild, slightly bitter flavor and is considered cooling (shita) in traditional texts.