Standardized Botanical Extracts and Phytonutrients CENTELLA ASIATICA (Gotu Kola) Family:- Umbelliferae General Description Popularly known as ‘Gotukola’ is a herbaceous perennial plant, native of India, China, Indonesia, Australia, the South Pacific, Madagascar and Southern and Middle Africa . It prefers marshy areas and river banks. The aerial parts are harvested throughout the year. Active Principle The extract is taken from the leaves of Centella. The active principles namely the triterpenoids and saponins are extracted from the leaves of Centella. These include pharmacologically active Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid. Clinical Uses Topical use in Burns,Cellulitis, Keloids Scleroderma Disorder of veins like Varicose vein and venous in-sufficiency. Wound Healing Advantages The outcome of Centella’s complex actions is a balanced multiphasic effect on cells and tissues participating in the process of healing, particularly connective tissues. Enhanced development of normal connective tissue matrix is perhaps its prime therapeutic action. The extract is very well tolerated especially orally. "Products under patent shall not be offered to the market where the intellectual property rights are protected" Disclaimer These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any disease." Back « home | profile | products | contacts This site is optimised for IE 5.0 or above only, and is best viewed with screen resolution of 800 x 600. Copyright © 2005-2006 Phytotech. Powered by:  i-syst.