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Centella asiatica in dermatology: an overview

Bylka, W., Znajdek-Awizen, P., Studzinska-Sroka, E., Danczak-Pazdrowska, A. and Brzezinska, M. · Phytotherapy Research · 2014

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Abstract

This overview summarises in vitro and in vivo evidence that Centella asiatica and its triterpenes (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic and madecassic acid) improve the healing of small wounds, hypertrophic scars and burns, supporting the vulnerary use of gotu kola.

Referenced for these plants

Asiatic pennywortBrahmiGotu KolaIndian pennywortCentella asiatica

How to cite

Bylka, W., Znajdek-Awizen, P., Studzinska-Sroka, E., Danczak-Pazdrowska, A. and Brzezinska, M (2014) 'Centella asiatica in dermatology: an overview', Phytotherapy Research, 28(8), pp. 1117-1124. doi:10.1002/ptr.5110

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