Centella Asiatica Extract(Gotu Kola Extract)
Botanical Source: Centella Asiatica
Used Part: Herbs
Specification: Asiaticoside 10%,40%,90%
Asiaticoside 36-44%,
Free genins 54-66%,
(Madeassic&Asiatic acid)
Color: Brown-Yellow
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density:0.45-0.75g/ml
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Centella asiatica, commonly known as centella, is a small, herbaceous, annual plant of the family Mackinlayaceae or subfamily Mackinlayoideae of family Apiaceae, and is native to wetlands in Asia. It is used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine, traditional African medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. It is also known as the Asiatic pennywort or Indian pennywort in English, among various other names in other languages .The main active ingredient is asiaticoside.
Function:
1. Clear effect on promoting repairing skin damage, widely used for external application in skin and for skin-care products.
2. Clear promotion effect on HSKa & HSFb, also with promotion effect on the formation of DNA
3. Promoting wound healing and stimulating granulation growing
4. Quenching free radical, antioxidant, and anti-aging
5. Anti-depressive
Application:
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Nutrition.
Centella Asiatica P.E. is a standardized botanical extract derived from the whole plant of Centella asiatica, typically produced via ethanol extraction or supercritical CO2 technology. The core active triterpenoids include madecassoside and asiaticoside. While specific molecular formulas vary by constituent, the standard CAS registry for key markers like Asiaticoside is 16957-50-1.
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C to prevent degradation of thermolabile compounds. Clinical use requires adherence to dosage limits; high concentrations may cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid application on open wounds without professional supervision.