Organic Gotu Kola Extract, 50 ml

Adaptitude is a French brand specialized in organic adaptogenic plant and mushroom extracts, produced in Brittany. Their mission is simple: help the body better adapt to stress, regain energy, and support overall resilience with high-quality, easy-to-use herbal extracts.

What makes Adaptitude unique is their strong local approach. Whenever possible, they cultivate plants in Brittany and work in close partnership with local growers to ensure freshness, quality, and ethical sourcing. Their extracts are made from carefully selected organic plants and fungi, transformed in Quimper (Finistère).

Adaptitude uses traditional hydroalcoholic extraction methods, combined with gentle modern techniques such as cold percolation and ultrasound extraction when needed. This allows them to capture a broad spectrum of active plant compounds while preserving the integrity of the raw material.

Every product is certified organic and made in small batches with a deep respect for nature, people, and plants - offering you a trustworthy adaptogen range rooted in both tradition and modern herbal know-how.

Take 1 to 2 pipettes per day, diluted in a small amount of water or herbal tea.
Preferably use in the morning or during the day.

🌿For mental clarity & focus

Take in the morning or early afternoon. Combine with:

- Ginkgo biloba for enhanced cognitive support
- Magnesium for nervous system balance

🌿For circulation support

Use daily over several weeks. Combine with:

- Horse chestnut or vine extracts
- Gentle movement (walking, dry brushing) to stimulate flow

🌿For skin & tissue regeneration

Best used consistently for 4–8 weeks. Combine with:

- Collagen-supporting nutrients (silica, vitamin C)
- External use of nourishing oils (e.g. rosehip or jojoba)

🌿For stress & nervous system recovery

Take earlier in the day to support calm clarity without sedation.
Works well alongside:

- Adaptogenic plants (ashwagandha, rhodiola)
- Evening calming infusions (lemon balm, chamomile)

Ingredients (per 2 ml – approx. 2 pipettes)
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica, aerial parts): 520 mg
Water
Organic grain alcohol

Extraction Method:
- Prolonged maceration in hydroalcoholic solution
- Ultrasonic extraction to enhance bioavailability
- Concentration ratio: 1:4

Organic certification: Ecocert
Handcrafted & ethically made
Ecological and local commitment

The Story of Gotu Kola – A Plant of Longevity and Renewal

Long before modern extracts and laboratories, Gotu kola grew quietly in the wetlands of Asia, its small, rounded leaves spreading across the earth like a living network. It did not stand tall or demand attention. Yet, for thousands of years, it became one of the most respected plants in traditional healing systems.

In ancient India, Gotu kola was known as Mandukaparni and held a special place in Ayurvedic medicine. It was not simply used to treat symptoms. It was regarded as a Rasayana - a plant that restores, rebuilds, and renews the body over time. Healers turned to it when the mind was tired, when the body needed recovery, or when vitality had been slowly worn down by life itself. It was given to support memory, sharpen perception, and help the individual reconnect with clarity and inner balance.

Further east, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the plant was known as Ji Xue Cao. There, it became associated with circulation, skin healing, and longevity. It was said to “cool the body, clear stagnation, and restore flow.” Over time, it earned a reputation as a plant that could support both physical and emotional resilience. Stories began to circulate about herbalists who consumed it daily and lived far beyond the expected human lifespan. Whether myth or truth, these stories reinforced its identity as a plant of endurance and renewal.

In Sri Lanka and other parts of Southeast Asia, Gotu kola was never reserved only for medicine. It became part of daily life. Fresh leaves were eaten regularly, not as a treatment, but as nourishment for the brain and body. Observations in nature added to its reputation - elephants, known for their strength and longevity, were often seen feeding on the plant. This connection further deepened the belief that Gotu kola carried something unique: a quiet ability to sustain life over time.

As knowledge of the plant spread westward, its role became more defined. European herbalists and later researchers focused on its effects on the skin, connective tissue, and circulation. It was used to support wound healing, improve skin quality, and strengthen fragile blood vessels. What ancient traditions had observed intuitively began to be understood through its active compounds - particularly those that stimulate collagen production and support tissue repair.

Across all these traditions, one theme remains constant. Gotu kola was never considered a quick remedy. It was not used for sudden symptoms or immediate relief. Instead, it was valued for its ability to work slowly and deeply - supporting the body’s natural capacity to repair, restore, and maintain balance.

Today, Gotu kola continues to carry this legacy. It is still used for clarity of mind, strength of circulation, and regeneration of tissues. A plant that does not force change, but supports it quietly, over time.

It is, in essence, a plant of patience - one that works not by stimulating the body, but by helping it remember how to heal itself.

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose
Keep out of reach of children
Food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet

Bottle size: 50 ml glass bottle with pipette dropper
Long shelf life: 3 years

50 ml