Gotu kola is used to treat varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency and in ointments to treat psoriasis and help heal minor wounds, thanks to its triterpenoids contents. Studies have also shown positive effects on anxiety and scleroderma.
According to the American Cancer Society, "Although at least one laboratory study of tumor cells showed reduced cell growth with gotu kola, available scientific evidence does not support claims of its effectiveness for treating cancer or any other disease in humans".