Centella Asiatica Extract Powder 20% Saponins

Centella asiatica, a perennial herb also known as gotu kola, produces fan-shaped, green leaves that are harvested and used for medicinal purposes. Native to China, Japan, India and Indonesia, the herb has a long history of use in these areas. Centella is an herb that is commonly used in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. The above-ground parts are used to make medicine. Uses & Benefits: Centella asiatica is used to treat a variety of ailments for thousands of years including leprosy, eczema, psoriasis, respiratory infections, ulcers, colds, hepatitis, epilepsy, fatigue, fevers, asthma and syphilis. It supposedly increases longevity. It used in the treatment of insomnia, scleroderma, cancer, circulatory disorders, hypertension, memory loss, scars and cellulite. centella asiatica is used as a skin tightening agent as any increase in collagen synthesis (like with Creatine) should cause a firmness of the skin. It is used to cure alcoholic liver diseases, periodontal diseases, scleroderma and peripheral vascular diseases. It stimulates healing of skin injuries, ulcers and wounds and decrease capillary fragility.