Used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, Gotu Kola is an herb used to treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis and also has the power to heal wounds and improve mental clarity. In China, legend has it that a Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years with the help of Gotu Kola, giving its nickname “the fountain of life.” This healing herb has been used to treat many things, but today in the States and Europe, Gotu Kola is commonly used to treat varicose veins and is also put in ointments to treat psoriasis as well as help heal wounds.