I started supplementing with high doses of bulk Gotu Kola powder exactly one month ago. I started taking 12-15 grams a day of the powder mixed in hot, but not boiling water. I let the powder sit in the water until it cools to room temperature. I have been supplement with Astragalus powder for several months do any effects that the Gotu Kola has May have something to do with that.
I have noticed a few things over the course of the past 30 days. When I started I began getting this red marks on certain parts of my body. My lower arms, hands, feet and ankles and certain parts of my lower chest and upper stomach area. Nowhere else did they appear. They increased in number for a time and then leveled of and are slowly reducing in number.
I also noticed an extreme diuretic effect and would have to use the bathroom very often and drink lots of water. This could have so etching to do with taking astragalus as well.
I've noticed a calming effect at night and can fall asleep easier than usual. I would rate my day time mood as the same. No boosts of happiness or any other strong nootropic effects so far.
Also, I've heard that large doses of gotu kola have been reported to darkening graying hairs. I have a few hairs that turned that color on each side if my head. No change so far. One thing I noticed is that I have hair buds on certain parts of my body that never had hair before. I'll keep everyone posted on that.
Lastly, I heard that brain function can be increased, so far no increasing in thinking, concentration, or inspiration. Etc,,,
Anyway let me know what you guys think.