Talk:Gotu Kola
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| Summary sheet: Gotu Kola |
Centella asiatica (commonly known as Gotu Kola) is a flowering plant from asia. When consumed it has nootropic, anxiolytic, and stimulant effects.
History and culture
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Chemistry
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Pharmacology
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Nootropic and Stimulant effects
Gotu kola increases serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain through an unknown mechanism. It also acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to increase acetylcholine.
Anxiolytic effects
Gotu kola has an effect on GABA that is comparable to the anxiolytic effects of diazepam.
Subjective effects
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Physical effects 
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Cognitive effects 
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- Cognitive euphoria - This effect is mild
- Anxiety suppression
- Focus enhancement
- Creativity enhancement
- Increased music appreciation
Experience reports
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Toxicity and harm potential
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It is strongly recommended that one use harm reduction practices when using this substance.
Lethal dosage
Tolerance and addiction potential
Dangerous interactions
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Although many psychoactive substances are reasonably safe to use on their own, they can suddenly become dangerous or even life-threatening when combined with other substances. The following list includes some known dangerous combinations (although it is not guaranteed to include all of them). Independent research (e.g. Google, DuckDuckGo) should always be conducted to ensure that a combination of two or more substances is safe to consume. Some of the listed interactions have been sourced from TripSit.
Legal status
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