Centella asiatica belongs to the Umbelliferae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is a traditional Chinese medicine herb used in many Asian countries to treat various diseases. Modern pharmacological research has shown that centella asiatica and its extracted products like Gotu Kola Extract Powder have pharmacological effects such as promoting wound healing, treating scars, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
The main components of centella asiatica are pentacyclic triterpenoids, among which the most abundant bioactive substances with pharmacological effects include centella asiatica glycosides, hydroxycentella asiatica glycosides and their aglycones, centella asiatica oxalate, and hydroxycentella asiatica oxalate.
According to research reports, Centella asiatica and its related ingredients e.g. Gotu Kola Extract Powder have certain therapeutic effects on acne, vitiligo, diabetes related skin lesions, psoriasis, and are also conducive to the repair of skin after photoelectric therapy, with a broad application prospect.
The ingredients of centella asiatica can accelerate the recovery of pigmentation after acne, inhibit skin redness and blackening, and also have antibacterial effects. For vitiligo, Gotu Kola Extract Powder(centella asiatica extract) has a therapeutic effect in reducing pigmentation. Nitric oxide gel containing asiaticoside can play an anti-inflammatory and endocrine regulating role, and promote the healing of diabetes skin ulcers. Meanwhile, centella asiatica also exhibits certain anti psoriasis effects.
