Gotu Kola Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Gotu Kola Powder is made from the dried leaves and aerial parts of Centella asiatica, a small creeping herb with round, fan-shaped leaves. It is valued in Ayurveda as Mandukaparni, eaten as a leafy green in Sri Lanka and South India, and, as "cica", has become one of the most popular ingredients in modern skincare.
Arizone International supplies Gotu Kola Powder for Ayurvedic and supplement manufacturers, herbal tea brands, cosmetic and skincare companies, wholesalers and exporters.
A Herb of Many Cultures
Centella asiatica grows in damp, shady places, along streams, rice fields and garden lawns across India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia and Africa. In Sri Lanka, fresh gotu kola leaves are finely chopped and mixed with coconut to make gotu kola sambol, a popular side dish. In Tamil Nadu, the leaves are known as vallarai keerai and cooked or made into chutney. In Ayurveda, Mandukaparni is classed as a Medhya Rasayana, a herb traditionally used to support memory and a calm mind.
In some regions the herb is also called Brahmi, which can cause confusion with Bacopa monnieri, the Brahmi most used in Ayurvedic products. The botanical name should always be specified.
Cica in Skincare
Centella asiatica is known in skincare as "cica", short for cicatrisation, meaning wound healing. According to a popular story, tigers were seen rolling in the plant to soothe their wounds, which gave rise to the name "tiger grass". Cica creams, serums and balms, especially in Korean beauty products, are used for sensitive, irritated or stressed-looking skin.
What Gotu Kola Contains
- TriterpenesAsiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid, the main marker compounds.
- FlavonoidsIncluding quercetin and kaempferol.
- Other CompoundsPhenolic acids, polysaccharides and minerals.
Applications
- Ayurvedic churnas, capsules and tablets for memory and calm
- Herbal teas and green drinks
- Cica creams, serums, balms and face masks
- Hair and scalp-care products
- Raw material for Centella extracts
- Food use as a leafy green powder, where permitted
Safety Notes
Gotu kola is generally well tolerated in food amounts. Concentrated supplements are not recommended during pregnancy or for people with liver disease, and may add to the effect of sedatives. Skin products should be patch tested.
Quality Parameters
- Centella asiatica identity, separate from Bacopa and look-alike plants
- Triterpene content where specified
- Colour, moisture and particle size
- Microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide residues (the plant grows in wet soils that can accumulate contaminants)
Packaging and Storage
Packed in moisture-proof, food-grade bags. Store in a cool, dry, dark place to protect the green colour.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Gotu Kola powder is used in brain and skin wellness blends. Ask for triterpene content if you need a standardised grade, and heavy metal results for export.
Keep packs sealed and away from light to protect the green colour.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of herbal powders and botanical ingredients. We supply Gotu Kola Powder with identity checks, heavy metal testing and full export documentation.
Share your grade, quantity, packaging and destination to receive a quotation for Gotu Kola Powder.
Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – 60 to 100 mesh (custom mesh on request)
- Grade Options
- Food / Ayurvedic / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- Ayurvedic churnas, capsules and tablets for memory and calm
- Herbal teas and green drinks
- Cica creams, serums, balms and face masks
- Hair and scalp-care products
- Raw material for Centella extracts
- Food use as a leafy green powder, where permitted
Compliance
Gotu kola is sometimes called Brahmi locally, but it is a different plant from Bacopa monnieri.
Cica is the skin care name for Centella asiatica, the plant used in Gotu Kola Powder.
Yes. Gotu kola leaves are eaten as a green in several Asian cuisines.
Yes. We can adjust the mesh size of Gotu Kola Powder to your need, from coarse powder for teas to fine powder for capsules and face packs.
Yes. We offer steam-sterilised Gotu Kola Powder and share microbiology results so you can check it against your specification.
We export Gotu Kola Powder from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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