Interactions on record — worth a quick check against your medications. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Organic Gotu Kola Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nova Nutritions

Organic Gotu Kola Powder label
See full label image
Powder 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 Organic Gotu Kola Powder 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

Organic Gotu Kola Powder is a dietary supplement by Nova Nutritions 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 certified organic Gotu Kola powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

Jump to a section

Check Your Meds Against Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions

Ask about any prescription or over-the-counter medication and we check it for interactions with Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions — and tell you which ingredient is responsible.

Pharmacist-reviewed data Checks every ingredient Answer in seconds
Prefer a human? Send your question to our licensed pharmacists — free, answered by email within 24 hours.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 27, 2026

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 product contains one active ingredient: certified organic gotu kola powder. Gotu kola is a plant traditionally used to support circulation, wound healing, and skin health.

There are no other inactive ingredients 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 possibly effective for venous insufficiency (poor circulation in the veins) and for burns.

For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from cancer treatment), cognitive function, and anxiety, the evidence is either insufficient or points toward it being ineffective. For Alzheimer's disease, we simply don't have enough reliable data to rate it either way.

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 short-term, though quality evidence is limited. The most common side effects when taken by mouth are stomach irritation and nausea.

Topically (on skin), it can occasionally cause eczema or allergic contact dermatitis with redness, itching, and burning. The main safety concern is liver toxicity — rare, but documented in a small number of case reports.

One clinical trial found no liver damage at 120 mg daily for 6 months, yet caution is warranted if you have liver disease or take multiple drugs that stress the liver. Gotu kola is traditionally avoided in pregnancy because safety data is limited.

It should not be used during breastfeeding, as safety is unknown.

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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use CNS depressants — medications that make you drowsy or calm the nervous system, such as sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety drugs, or certain pain relievers — because gotu kola may boost their sedative effects. Also flag any drugs that can stress the liver (hepatotoxic drugs).

No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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.

Gotu kola may help with venous insufficiency or burns, but evidence for brain function and anxiety is weak or absent. If you take CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, pain relievers) or drugs that affect the liver, run your medications through the interaction checker on this page before starting.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not recommended due to safety gaps. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.

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 Aug 23, 2021.

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 Organic Gotu Kola Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Nova Nutritions
Barcode (UPC) 732363272984
Net contents 16 Ounce(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252872
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal
From the label
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.

Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions, 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:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
732363272984
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Gotu Kola powder2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product

USDA Organic

KLBD (Kosher)

Halal India www.Halalindia.com

Formulation

100% Vegan Vegan

USDA Organic

Gluten Free

100% Natural Raw

(AN ISO 9001:2015, GMP Certified Company) Mfg. Lic. Number: GA/713-A

Certified Organic by OneCert, Accreditation Number: NPOP/NAB/008

OneCert Certified Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Mix 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. It can be used for cooking and seasoning. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing

Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Storage

Keep in cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Product of India

Formula

KLBD (Kosher)

Halal India www.Halalindia.com

Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.

See for yourself

Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

Organic Gotu Kola Powder label

Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.

View the full label (PDF)
What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Gotu Kola powder

Interacts with
579 drugs
2 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...

Certified organic Gotu Kola powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions Drug Interactions

Want to check YOUR meds against Organic Gotu Kola Powder?

Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.

 Go to the checker
579Drugs
579 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Gotu Kola powder 579

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Gotu Kola Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Gotu Kola powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Gotu Kola Powder 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.

certified organic Gotu Kola powder2 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
certified organic Gotu Kola powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Gotu Kola Powder, from the product label.

Nova Nutritions

See all Nova Nutritions products
Name
Nova Nutritions
City
Scotch Plains
State
New Jersey
ZipCode
07076
Web Address
www.novanutritions.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions: Common Questions

Does Organic Gotu Kola Powder by Nova Nutritions interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Gotu Kola Powder 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?
Organic Gotu Kola Powder 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.
Will this help my brain or memory?
The evidence doesn't support it. For cognitive function and Alzheimer's disease, the data is insufficient or points toward gotu kola being ineffective. If brain health is your goal, talk with your doctor about options with stronger evidence behind them.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Gotu kola should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety data is not there. If you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about a supplement, discuss it with your doctor or midwife first.
What are the most likely side effects?
Stomach irritation and nausea if you take it by mouth. If you apply it to skin, it can cause eczema or an allergic rash with itching and burning. Serious liver injury is rare but has been reported.
Is gotu kola safe for long-term use?
It's generally well tolerated short-term, but quality evidence for long-term safety is limited. If you plan to use it regularly, talk it over with your pharmacist or doctor, especially if you have liver disease.
What does gotu kola actually do?
It's possibly effective for venous insufficiency (poor leg circulation) and healing burns. For other uses like anxiety or radiation skin damage, the evidence is weak or doesn't support it.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Not sure if Organic Gotu Kola Powder is safe with your meds?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.

Organic Gotu Kola Powder label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Organic Gotu Kola Powder’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

Organic Gotu Kola Powder'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

See these in context on the Gotu Kola monograph →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

Keep exploring
Supplement interaction checker › Check any supplement or product against your medications Drug–drug interactions › Check two or more of your medications against each other Browse medications A–Z › Every drug we've checked against herbs & supplements NDC & pricing lookup › Find a drug’s NDCs, packaging and costs Ask a pharmacist › Free, personal answer from our licensed team