The efficacy and effects of Centella asiatica

September 7, 2023
Centella asiatica is an umbrella-shaped, perennial creeping herb with dentate leaf edges and fine hairs on the back, an important feature that distinguishes it from the common copperweed. In this article, we will introduce the efficacy and effects of Centella asiatica.

Clear heat and promote dampness

Snow grass is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing heat, treating sore throat, sores on the tongue, headache, body heat and thirst.

Anti-inflammatory

Centella asiatica is an oriental longevity remedy that benefits the brain and refreshes the mind. Studies have shown that it has tonic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, diuretic, laxative and sedative effects. It is also effective against leprosy and ulcers, and has an activating effect on blood purification and immunity.

Treatment of skin diseases

Centella asiatica glycosides can treat skin ulcers such as intractable wounds, skin tuberculosis, leprosy, etc. It has been reported that the cream containing 0.25-1 % alcohol extract of Centella asiatica (containing Centella asiatica acid and Centella asiatica glycosides) is effective in treating skin diseases such as dermatitis and acne.

Beauty

Centella asiatica has the function of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving dampness and swelling, nourishing, anti-inflammatory and calming. It can stimulate deep skin cell turnover. Centella asiatica can tighten the part of the epidermis connected with the dermis, which can make the skin softer and help solve the phenomenon of sagging skin and make the skin smooth and elastic; promote the formation of collagen in the dermis to regenerate fibrin and reconnect it, so that the skin can achieve a firm and smooth effect. It also helps to heal damaged tissues and tighten the skin.
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