Family

• Apiaceae

Constituents

• Asiaticosideo
• Madecassoside
• Alkaloids
• Saponins
• Flavonoids
• Amino acids
• Quercetin
• Sterols

Parts used

• Leaves

Properties

• Healing
• Moisturizer
• Anti-varicose
• Anti-aging
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-inflammatory

Indications

• Dry skin
• Skin aging
• Eczema
• Minor burns
• Sunburn
• Varicose veins
• Rheumatism

Side effects

Photosensitivity

In high dose: drowsiness

Contraindications

-

Interactions

-

Forms of use

• Cream, ointment, lotion with Centella asiatica base
• Infusion or decoction of Centella asiatica