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Gotu Kola Cellulite

Clinical trials show that the herb Gota kola could improve cellulite by strengthening connective tissue and increasing circulation.

It sounds wacky, but this is one herbal remedy that's got some science behind it.

One thing all the experts who've devoted years to studying cellulite agree on is this: the reason it looks unpleasantly like cottage cheese is because fat is protruding through the honeycomb of 'connective' tissue that is supposed to keep it in place. Think of flabby thighs in a pair of fishnet stockings that are a size too small (if you dare). If we could strengthen these connective tissues, so that they do their job properly and keep the fat where it should be, then we would be taking a big step towards solving the cellulite problem.

That's where this weird-sounding herb comes in. Because it's been used for thousands of years in folk medicine (no fly-by-night fad, this), scientists have been intrigued to find out more about it, so there's been quite a bit of research. Without going into incomprehensible scientific detail, a lot of the studies suggest the herb's abilities include stimulating the body's production of substances that strengthen those connective tissues. You get the connection?

Another thing that comes up again and again in research documents is that Gota kola can improve circulation and blood flow, which is why it has been used for centuries, and still is now, to help heal skin diseases. It has also been used to treat varicose veins and other problems caused by reduced blood flow, with excellent results. In discussions with both beauty experts and medical professionals, improving the circulation comes up regularly as a key to reducing cellulite. Still more studies show that it could help by stimulating the lymph system to get rid of excess fluids - the dreaded water retention that makes cellulite look worse.

And there's more. Based on observation, clinical trials aren't concrete proof, but Gota kola may be one of very few herbs that has been investigated with a clinical trial specifically for its effect on cellulite. There are reports of a study involving 65 women with cellulite who had already tried various ways of reducing it without success. They were apparently given gota kola for a period of three-months. At the end of the experiment, 78 per cent of the women noticed a difference in their cellulite, with 58 per cent reporting that the results were 'very good' and the remaining 20 per cent saying the improvement was 'satisfactory'.

Want to know more about this 'magic' plant? It's a type of tropical creeper, and if you're of a scientific disposition and want to look it up, here's a bit of help. It's latin name is Centella asiatica, plus it's sometimes spelt Gotu kola instead of Gota. Got it? Good, and have fun among the boffins.


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