Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Lumajang, Indonesia.
Centella asiatica (Pegaga, Pegagan) (L.) Urb. Araliaceae, also placed in Apiaceae, Hydrocotylaceae. Weed, vegetable and source of asiaticoside. Eaten raw as salad. Plant is one of the chief herbs for treating skin problems, to heal wounds, for revitalizing the nerves and brain cells, hence primarily known as a "brain food" in India. The Malays claim the herb is good for maintaining eternal youth or 'awet muda', so to speak. They knew its beneficial effect long before modern scientific discoveries.
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Asiaticoside is a terpenoid component extracted form Centella asiatica. It has been demonstrated to increase collagen synthesis and therefore anti-wrinkle activity. Skin ageing appears to be principally related to a decrease in the levels of type I collagen, the primary component of the skin dermis. Type I collagen is also known to impart tensile strength to skin. In vitro evaluations have demonstrated the receptorial activity of Asiaticoside on collagen synthesis. Clinical evaluations confirm its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
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Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Lumajang, Indonesia.
Centella asiatica (Pegaga, Pegagan) (L.) Urb. Araliaceae, also placed in Apiaceae, Hydrocotylaceae. Weed, vegetable and source of asiaticoside. Eaten raw as salad. Plant is one of the chief herbs for treating skin problems, to heal wounds, for revitalizing the nerves and brain cells, hence primarily known as a "brain food" in India. The Malays claim the herb is good for maintaining eternal youth or 'awet muda', so to speak. They knew its beneficial effect long before modern scientific discoveries.
Here's an excerpt. You can Google and find out more:
Asiaticoside is a terpenoid component extracted form Centella asiatica. It has been demonstrated to increase collagen synthesis and therefore anti-wrinkle activity. Skin ageing appears to be principally related to a decrease in the levels of type I collagen, the primary component of the skin dermis. Type I collagen is also known to impart tensile strength to skin. In vitro evaluations have demonstrated the receptorial activity of Asiaticoside on collagen synthesis. Clinical evaluations confirm its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Ref.:
www.indena.com/index.php/products.html?page=shop.product_...