Specifications
Asiaticoside 3% ~90%
Latin Name: Centella asiatica L.
Part of Plant Used: Whole plant
Benefits:
Traditional/ Ethnobotanical uses
Asiaticoside is one of the effective components of Centella asiatica extract, which can repair skin wound healing and skin injury, repair skin aging caused by inflammation accumulation and enhance skin elasticity; Improve veins Dysfunction and varicose veins; Lowering blood pressure; Treat scleroderma; Cure insomnia, etc.
Nutritional
Centella asiatica mainly contains triterpenoid saponins, and the most important components are asiaticoside, madecassoside, Asiatic acid, asiaticose, ginseng cuminidine and so on.
Antioxidant
The antioxidant activity of Centella asiatica extract has been tested clinically. It was shown that the extract elevated total antioxidant activity in the serum.
Applications:
Centella asiatica has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting diuresis, relieving swelling, nourishing, diminishing inflammation and calming. It can stimulate the replacement of deep skin cells. Centella asiatica can tighten the connection between epidermis and dermis, soften the skin, help solve the skin relaxation phenomenon, and make the skin smooth and elastic; Promote the formation of collagen in dermis, regenerate and reconnect fibrin, and make skin firm and smooth. It can also help damaged tissues heal and firm skin. It can not only promote the close connection between epidermis and dermis, but also inhibit the increase of fat cells, prevent skin edema and obesity, reduce swelling, detoxify and remove abscess, and it is very effective for acne produced in adolescence.