Benefits
Microcirculation and veins
Centella asiatica is traditionally used to support microcirculation and the tone of veins, relevant to leg heaviness and vascular comfort.
Connective tissue and skin
Its triterpenes support collagen formation and wound healing, underpinning its use for skin firmness and connective-tissue health.
Cognitive and calm support
Centella has a long history of use for mental clarity and a calm, focused state, supported by its antioxidant triterpenes.
Mechanism of action
Triterpene collagen support
Asiaticoside and madecassoside stimulate collagen synthesis and support the strength of connective tissue and blood-vessel walls.
Antioxidant protection
Centella polyphenols counter oxidative stress in vascular and nervous tissue, contributing to its circulatory and cognitive uses.
Clinical trials
Phytochemical characterization of the standardized Centella asiatica extract Centevita. (Masi et al. 2022, Fitoterapia)
Laboratory characterization.
The study defined the triterpene and polyphenol profile of the standardized extract, confirming the actives behind Centella's traditional circulatory and connective-tissue uses. Human efficacy data for the specific extract are limited.