Essential Oil
Carrier or vegtetable oil
Plant straight powder
Ratio extracts
Standardized plant extracts
Commercial name Gotu Kola
Botanical name Centella asiatica
Botanical family Umbelliferae
CAS # 84696-21-9
Plant part Whole Plant
Origin China/Madagascar
Manufacturing place China
Active ingredient(s) Asiaticoside
Extraction’s method Solvent extraction
Extract ratio 250:1
Centella asiatica Extracts
Gotu Kola most commonly known as a cognitive enhancing supplement. It also has additional benefits for cardiovascular health (renowned for chronic venous insufficiency), skin regeneration and wound healing. It is a traditional medicine that is mostly used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Our opinion
We are definitely in love with this plant and its extracts. Many of its empirical uses are now proven by science and the extracts produced from it become a must in many preparation. Just google centella asiatica in cosmetic and you will be convinced.
Centella Asiatica
Asiaticoside 95%
It’s recommended by WHO as one of the most important medicinal plant species to be conserved and cultivated.
IDENTFICATION DATA
SPECIFICATION
Organoleptic Specification Method of analysis
Aspect Fine powder Visual
Color White to creamy Visual
Odor & Taste Characteristic Organoleptic test
Physical Specification
Particle size 98% pass 80 mesh 80 Mesh screen
Bulk Density 0.45 – 0.55 g/cm3 USP34-NF29<616>
Loss on drying NMT 4% USP34-NF29<731>
Ash NMT 1% USP34-NF29<281>
PROPERTIES
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Reconstruction of the dermis
Accelerate nervous activity
Good for increasing memory
APPLICATION
Medicinal
Cosmetics
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