Centella asiatica (scientific name: Centella asiatica ) is a perennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, and is widely distributed in humid regions such as India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia. In Ayurveda, it is known as "Brahmi" or "Gotu Kola" and has long been used for skin care, wound care, promoting blood circulation, memory support, and fatigue recovery. In recent years, it has been attracting global attention as a skin care ingredient under the name "CICA."
With its skin repair, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, Centella asiatica has been suggested to have the potential to contribute to stabilizing the scalp environment and maintaining healthy hair follicle conditions. Furthermore, research is being conducted into its role as a multifaceted health support material for the entire body, including circulation, the nervous system, immune balance, and metabolic regulation.
In terms of ingredients, it has been reported that the main components are triterpenoid saponins (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid) , as well as flavonoids , polyphenols , amino acids , minerals , etc. These components have been suggested to be involved in supporting collagen production , anti-inflammation , antioxidant properties , supporting microcirculation , and neuroprotection .
In the scalp and hair areas, it has been suggested that this product may contribute to the creation of a healthy environment for hair growth by improving the tissue environment around hair follicles through its wound repair promotion effect, maintaining an environment for supplying nutrients to hair roots by supporting blood flow, and reducing the risk of dandruff and itching by suppressing inflammation.
In the skincare field, it is widely used as an anti-aging care ingredient, supporting the barrier function of sensitive and dry skin, easing redness and roughness, caring for damage caused by UV rays and friction, and maintaining firmness and elasticity.
In the field of health, basic research and some clinical studies have suggested that it has multifaceted effects that help maintain quality of life (QOL), such as supporting blood flow and circulation , memory and concentration , anti-stress and mental balance , regulating immune balance, supporting glucose and lipid metabolism , and anti-inflammatory effects.
Characteristics of Centella asiatica
- Scientific name: Centella asiatica
- Classification: Apiaceae, Centella genus
- Other names: Gotu kola, Brahmi, CICA
- Appearance: A perennial plant with rounded leaves that spread along the ground.
- Distribution: Humid regions of Asia and Africa
- Part used: Whole plant
Expected effects (hair growth, skin, health focus)
- Supports scalp blood flow and microcirculation: It has been suggested that this may contribute to maintaining an environment that provides nutrients to hair roots.
- Stabilizes hair follicle environment and supports hair growth: It has been suggested that this product may contribute to maintaining a healthy hair growth environment by supporting tissue repair.
- Anti-inflammatory and soothing support effects: It has been suggested that this may contribute to reducing the risk of scalp problems such as dandruff, itching, and redness.
- Antioxidant and anti-photoaging support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to reducing oxidative stress and UV damage.
- Barrier function support effect: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining resistance to external stimuli by stabilizing the stratum corneum barrier.
- Skin repair and firmness support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining smoothness and firmness by improving the collagen environment.
- Supports blood flow and circulation: It has been suggested that maintaining peripheral circulation may contribute to reducing chills and fatigue.
- Memory and cognitive support: Due to its neuroprotective effects, it has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining concentration and memory.
- Anti-stress and mental balance support effects: It has been suggested that it may contribute to stabilizing autonomic nervous system balance.
- Immune balancing effect: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining the body's defense functions.
- Metabolism (sugar and lipid) support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining a balance in lifestyle-related indicators.
