What is Centella asiatica extract? Centella asiatica is a valuable natural extracts belonging to the Umbelliferae family and has been recognized for its potential as a Health food ingredient since its mention in the "Shennong's Herbal Classic." It is known for its properties of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, detoxification, and reducing swelling, making it a popular choice in clinical applications for treating injuries from falls, skin diseases, and more. Centella asiatica glycosides, derived from the whole herb of Centella asiatica through processes such as grinding, extraction, purification, and decolorization, contain a significant amount of triterpenoid compounds, including asiaticoside, hydroxyasiaticoside, asiatic acid, and hydroxyasiatic acid. Various studies have revealed the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, scar repair, and anti-aging effects of Centella asiatica, making it a promising Anti-wrinkle Ingredient.
The related key words:Centella Asiatica Triterpenes Powder;Total Triterpenes Asiaticoside Bulk;Gotu Kola Extract Powder Bulk
Main Specifications of Centella Asiatica Extract:
1. Specification:
Total Triterpenes (Asiaticoside+Madecassoside) 10%-40% (Brown powder)
Total Triterpenes (Asiaticoside+Madecassoside) 70% - 80% (Light yellow powder)
2. CAS#:84696-21-9
3. Molecular formula:C48H78O19 (Asiaticoside) + C48H78O20 (Madecassoside)
4. Ethanol-soluble: Total Triterpenes 10%-80% , Asiaticoside 10%-95%, TECA 95%,Asiatic Acid 90%, Madecassic Acid 80%
Water-soluble: Water-Soluble Total Triterpenes 70%-80%, Madecassoside 10%-90%
Recommended Use of Centella Asiatica Extract:
1. Cosmetic field: Total Triterpenes 70%-80%, Madecassoside 50%-95%,TECA 95%,Asiatic Acid 90%, Madecassic Acid 80%
2. Health care products:Total Triterpenes 10%-40%,Asiatic Acid 90%
Benefits of Centella Asiatica Extract:
1.Pharmacological Effects
(1 )Promoting wound healing: Centella asiatica glycosides can stimulate the immune system, promote angiogenesis, increase the proliferation of collagen fibers, and prevent bacterial infection in wounds, thus helping in wound healing.
(2) Inhibiting scar hyperplasia and scleroderma: Centella asiatica glycosides can promote apoptosis of fibroblasts of scars, leading to vascular occlusion, reduced capillary count, and loosening of collagen fibers, thereby softening and reducing the volume of scars.
(3) Inhibiting tumor growth: Centella asiatica glycosides can induce necrosis, dissolution, and disappearance of some tumor cells, and can significantly increase the content of IL-2 and TNF-α (P<0.01), thereby inhibiting tumor growth.
2.Cosmetic Applications
(1) Skin repair: Centella asiatica glycosides can help promote the formation of collagen in the dermis, enhance skin barrier function, improve allergic conditions, and keep the skin healthy and stable.
(2) Anti-inflammatory and soothing: Centella asiatica glycosides have a significant anti-inflammatory effect, can inhibit inflammatory responses, alleviate symptoms of inflammation, and aid in the repair and healing of skin wounds.
(3) Antioxidant and Anti-wrinkle effect: Centella asiatica glycosides are rich in various natural antioxidants, can neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, protect cells from oxidative damage, and contribute to delaying aging.