Posted by nolvas on February 3, 2007, at 18:43:29
In reply to Re: Gotu Kola - MAOI? » linkadge, posted by Declan on February 3, 2007, at 17:38:50
There's very little research done with regard to anxiety based disorders. The well known study regarding acoustic startle response is circa 2000.
Bradwein, J., et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 20(6):680-684, 2000.
"Human study demonstrated the ability of gotu kola (12 grams) to reduce the acoustic startle response (a measure of anxiety), making it a useful therapy for anxiety."
A bit of an over enthusiastic response since it's based on just one study.
ADAM. Nutrition Care Practitioner Manual Edition 4. 2001:1-2.
Gotu kola is claimed to exert mild anti-stress activity.
As for Got Kolu being an MAOI well I have no data regarding that unfortunately. As for it feeling like an MAOI well that doesn't count I'm afraid. It needs to be tested and proven so :)
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