Centella Asiatica: Bridging the Gap between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science

Polly Gupta, Dr. Shashank Tiwari

Abstract: Centella asiatica commonly known as Indian pennywort belong to family Apiaceae known as gotu kola. It is found in Southest Asia and traditionally used as brain stimulating in ayurvedic medicine. Generally, Centella asiatica use in treating skin problem like wound healing, revatilized nerve and brain cell. It has potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, immunostimulant, cardio protective and other activities widely claimed in many reports. These review paper aims to cover up the pharmacological properties with their mechanism of action and traditional uses of Centella asiatica have been discussed to provide information on its multipurpose commercial values.

Keywords: Centella asiatica, Pharmacological properties, Traditional uses, Chemical constituents

How to Cite?: Polly Gupta, Dr. Shashank Tiwari, "Centella Asiatica: Bridging the Gap between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1308-1312, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24821132102, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24821132102