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A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects. – Cost Effective Supplements

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11106141


Conclusion of this study

The results revealed that compared with placebo, Gotu Kola significantly attenuated the peak ASR amplitude 30 and 60 minutes after treatment. Gotu Kola had no significant effect on self-rated mood, heart rate, or blood pressure. These preliminary findings suggest that Gotu Kola has anxiolytic activity in humans as revealed by the ASR. It remains to be seen whether this herb has therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of anxiety syndromes.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Gotu kola

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Emotional health


Slightly Positive
Gotu kola


Body systems related to this study


Nervous System
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