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Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maui Medicinal

Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola is a dietary supplement by Maui Medicinal with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for wound healing, varicose veins and poor circulation, anxiety and stress.Based on those ingredients, 579 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Gotu Kola. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This is a single-ingredient tea: dried gotu kola, a plant used in traditional medicine across Asia. There are no other active ingredients, and no inactive fillers or binders are listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Gotu Kola's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Gotu Kola for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Burns — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Venous insufficiency — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for gotu kola is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for venous insufficiency (poor circulation in the legs) and for burns.

For cognitive function and Alzheimer's disease, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works. For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from cancer treatment), it's rated possibly ineffective.

The data we hold doesn't support its use for anxiety.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gotu Kola

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Gotu kola is generally well tolerated in the short term when taken by mouth or applied to skin, but quality evidence on long-term safety is limited. The most common side effects are stomach irritation and nausea when taken orally, and eczema when applied topically.

Liver damage is rare but has been reported in at least four cases, though it's unclear whether gotu kola was truly the cause—the products weren't tested for contaminants, and doses weren't documented. In one clinical trial where liver function was checked, 120 mg daily for six months didn't change liver numbers.

Topically, gotu kola can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in some people. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy, and there isn't enough information about breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gotu Kola

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Gotu Kola.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 580 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check this product before taking it if you use hepatotoxic drugs (medications that can damage your liver) or CNS depressants like sedatives, sleep aids, opioids, or anti-anxiety medications. Both are documented moderate interactions.

If you're unsure whether your drugs fall into these categories, use the interaction checker below or ask your pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola might help with leg circulation or wound healing, but you'll want to clear it first if you take sedating medications or anything that stresses your liver. It's generally tolerable short-term, though liver concerns and missing long-term safety data mean caution is warranted.

Chat with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—especially if you're on multiple medications, pregnant, or nursing.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola, straight from the product label.

Brand Maui Medicinal
Barcode (UPC) 673125711283
Net contents 1 oz; 28 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 236746
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
19
UPC/BARCODE
673125711283
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Gotu Kola1.5 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbal infusion

Formulation

Gluten free GMO free

Vegan

Grown and packaged in Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Using tea ball, steep herbs in 8oz cup 7-10 minutes to make hot tea.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

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Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal label

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Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.5 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container19 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Gotu Kola

Interacts with
579 drugs
1.5 Gram(s) per serving

Gotu kola is a traditional Ayurvedic and Asian herb that people use for wound healing, circulation, skin problems, and as a calming or memory-supporti...

Dried Gotu Kola monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal Drug Interactions

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579 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Gotu Kola 579

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola interact with 579 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Gotu Kola

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

dried Gotu Kola2 drug types · 579 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
In vitro research suggests that gotu kola may have sedative effects via binding of GABA receptors.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
There are at least four case reports of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of gotu kola. However, more information is needed to determine if gotu kola was the causative factor in these cases.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
dried Gotu Kola full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola, from the product label.

Maui Medicinal

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Name
Maui Medicinal
Street Address
20 Kekaulike Ave.
City
Kula
State
HI
ZipCode
96768
Phone Number
800.936.6532
Web Address
mauimedicinal.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal: Common Questions

Does Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola by Maui Medicinal interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola has a known interaction with 579 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does gotu kola really help with memory or Alzheimer's?
The evidence isn't solid enough yet to say. Gotu kola is rated for insufficient reliable evidence on both cognitive function and Alzheimer's disease in the data we hold, so we can't claim it works for either one.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against it—there's not enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using gotu kola if you're pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common effects are stomach irritation and nausea when you drink it, and eczema if applied to skin. Liver damage is rare but has been reported in a few cases, though it's unclear if gotu kola was the cause.
Can gotu kola damage my liver?
Liver toxicity is uncommon, but at least four cases have been reported. One clinical trial showed no liver damage at 120 mg daily for six months, but the data advises caution because quality evidence on long-term safety is limited. If you have liver disease or take medication that stresses your liver, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Does this tea have fillers or other ingredients?
No—it's just dried gotu kola. There are no inactive ingredients listed.
What does gotu kola do?
It's a plant traditionally used in Asian medicine. The best evidence supports it for venous insufficiency (poor leg circulation) and burns, where it's rated possibly effective. For other uses like anxiety or cognitive issues, the evidence is weaker or absent.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Gotu Kola

Interacts with 579 drugs

Gotu kola is a traditional Ayurvedic and Asian herb that people use for wound healing, circulation, skin problems, and as a calming or memory-supporting herb. Some early studies suggest poss...

Read the full Gotu Kola monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hawaiian Chai Gotu Kola's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 18 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Gotu Kola 18 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Pointel JP, Boccalon H, Cloarec M, et al. Titrated extract of Centella asiatica (TECA) in the treatment of venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Angiol 1987;38:46-50. PubMed
  3. Brinkhaus B, Lindner M, Schuppan D, Hahn EG. Chemical, pharmacological and clinical profile of the east Asian medical plant Centella asiatica. Phytomedicine 2000;7:427-48.
  4. Eun HC, Lee AY. Contact dermatitis due to madecassol. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13:310-3.. PubMed
  5. Hausen BM. Centella asiatica (Indian pennywort), an effective therapeutic but a weak sensitizer. Contact Dermatitis 1993;29:175-9..
  6. Bilbao I, Aguirre A, Zabala R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from butoxyethyl nicotinic acid and Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33:435-6.
  7. Cesarone MR, Incandela L, De Sanctis MT, et al. Evaluation of treatment of diabetic microangiopathy with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: a clinical prospective randomized trial with a microcirculatory model. Angiology 2001;52 Suppl 2 DOI
  8. Bradwejn J, Zhou Y, Koszycki D, Shlik J. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2000;20:680-4. PubMed
  9. Young GL, Jewell D. Creams for preventing stretch marks in pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2):CD000066. PubMed
  10. Jorge OA, Jorge AD. Hepatotoxicity associated with the ingestion of Centella asiatica. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2005;97:115-24. PubMed
  11. Mallol J, Belda MA, Costa D, et al. Prophylaxis of striae gravidarum with a topical formulation. A double blind trial. Int J Cosmet Sci 1991;3:51-7.
  12. Izu, R., Aguirre, A., Gil, N., and Diaz-Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from a cream containing Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(3):192-193.
  13. Santucci, B., Picardo, M., and Cristaudo, A. Contact dermatitis due to Centelase. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13(1):39. PubMed
  14. Vena, G. A. and Angelini, G. Contact allergy to Centelase. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):108-109. PubMed
  15. Marastoni, F., Baldo, A., Redaelli, G., and Ghiringhelli, L. [Centella asiatica extract in venous pathology of the lower limbs and its evaluation as compared with tribenoside]. Minerva Cardioangiol. 1982;30(4):201-207.
  16. Danese, P., Carnevali, C., and Bertazzoni, M. G. Allergic contact dermatitis due to Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(3):201.
  17. Bilbao, I., Aguirre, A., Zabala, R., Gonzalez, R., Raton, J., and Diaz Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from butoxyethyl nicotinic acid and Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):435-436.
  18. Dantuluri S, North-lewis P, Karthik SV. Gotu Kola induced hepatotoxicity in a child - need for caution with alternative remedies. Dig Liver Dis. 2011;43(6):500. PubMed

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