Effects of a topical lotion conta…n sedentary females.

When applied twice daily for 28 days alongside diet and exercise, a lotion containing gotu kola (plus caffeine, aminophylline, yohimbe, and L-carnitine) reduced thigh circumference by 1.2 cm compared to 0.8 cm with placebo. It also reduced skinfold thickness and fat mass more than placebo, but here's the catch: participants were already dieting and exercising—so gotu kola's solo contribution is unclear.