Centella Asiatica Extract

Overview

Centella Asiatica, commonly known as Gotu Kola, is renowned for its dermatological benefits, particularly in skin healing and anti-aging.

Clinical Evidence

Skin Aging Improvement

A study titled A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Assessing the Effects of Oral Centella asiatica Extract on Skin Aging-Related Parameters in Middle-Aged Korean Women demonstrated that oral supplementation of Centella asiatica extract significantly improved skin wrinkle parameters after 12 weeks, including reductions in average wrinkle depth and enhanced skin hydration.

Antimicrobial Properties

Research on the Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Centella asiatica Extract and Its Effects on Pathogenic and Commensal Skin Bacteria showed that Centella asiatica extract exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, effectively targeting pathogenic bacteria while preserving beneficial skin microbiota, making it useful in wound care.

Wound Healing in Diabetic Models

A study titled Effects of Centella asiatica extract on burn wound healing in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: a pathological and molecular evaluation found that Centella asiatica extract supports healing in diabetic burn models through anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects, enhancing angiogenesis and epithelialization.