Centella Asiatica powder is a product made from fresh Centella Asiatica leaves grown organically, ensuring cleanliness and safety for health. Centella Asiatica is a familiar herbaceous plant widely used in cuisine and traditional medicine in many Asian countries.
After harvesting, the Centella Asiatica is carefully processed, then freeze-dried to preserve its nutrients and natural properties, and then finely ground into a powder at the Ngu Quynh Foods factory. The entire production process is carried out in a closed system, meeting all food safety and hygiene standards, helping the Centella Asiatica powder retain most of the nutritional value and benefits of fresh Centella Asiatica.
Centella Asiatica is a popular herbal plant with many different varieties, each with its own characteristics and uses. However, no single variety of gotu kola is considered the absolute "best," as this depends on the intended use and growing conditions. Below are some common centella Asiatica varieties and their characteristics:
1. Centella asiatica:
- Characteristics: This is the most common variety of Gotu Kola, widely cultivated in many Asian countries.
- Uses: Contains many triterpenoid compounds, which are beneficial for skin health, the nervous system, and the immune system. Often used in traditional medicine and as food.
- Growing conditions: Suitable for various soil types and climates, easy to grow and care for.
2. Centella asiatica var. minor:
- Characteristics: This variety of Centella asiatica has smaller leaves and grows closer to the ground compared to Indian Centella asiatica.
- Uses: Also has good medicinal properties, often used to make juice or soup.
- Growing conditions: Requires a humid and shady environment, suitable for growing in cool climates.
3. Hydrocotyle vulgaris:
- Characteristics: Has large, thick leaves and grows vigorously in nature. Often found in mountainous forests and swamps.
- Uses: Less common in medicine but can still be used like regular Gotu Kola in cooking.
- Growing conditions: Suitable for moist soil and cool climates.
4. Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides:
- Characteristics: Small, thin leaves that spread rapidly. Often grown as an ornamental plant or ground cover.
- Uses: Less commonly used in medicine and cuisine compared to other varieties.
- Growing conditions: Suitable for moist soil and low light.
1. Skin Beauty:
- Anti-aging: Centella asiatica powder contains many antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin A, which help protect the skin from free radicals and slow down the aging process.
- Wound Healing: Triterpenoid compounds in Centella asiatica can promote wound healing and skin regeneration, helping the skin recover quickly after injury.
2. Enhancing Memory and Brain Function:
- Improving Cerebral Blood Circulation: Centella asiatica is believed to improve blood circulation to the brain, helping to enhance memory and concentration.
- Reducing Stress and Anxiety: Studies show that Centella asiatica can help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, thanks to its ability to regulate the activity of the nervous system.
3. Supports Digestion:
- Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties: Centella asiatica has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helping to protect the stomach and intestinal lining, thereby supporting digestive function.
4. Boosts the Immune System:
- Antioxidants: Vitamin C and other antioxidants in Centella asiatica powder help boost the immune system, protecting the body from infections and inflammation.
5. Supports the treatment of chronic diseases:
- Reduces inflammation: Gotu kola has anti- properties, which can help reduce the symptoms of chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, dermatitis, and colitis.
- Regulates blood sugar: Some studies show that gotu kola can help regulate blood sugar levels, which is beneficial for people with diabetes.
6. Enhances cardiovascular health:
- Improves blood circulation: Gotu kola helps improve blood circulation and lower blood pressure, thereby supporting cardiovascular health.
- Reduces cholesterol: Gotu kola can help lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, contributing to cardiovascular protection.
7. Reduces stress and improves mood:
- Enhances nervous system function: Compounds in Centella asiatica help regulate the activity of the nervous system, reducing stress and improving overall mood.
Centella asiatica powder contains many nutrients and bioactive compounds beneficial to health. Below are the main components in Centella asiatica powder:
1. Vitamins:
- Vitamin C: Supports immune system enhancement, acts as an antioxidant, and promotes overall health.
- Vitamin A: Essential for vision, the immune system, and cell development.
- Vitamin B: Includes B1, B2, B3, and B6, which help support nerve function and metabolism.
2. Minerals:
- Iron: Important for red blood cell formation and preventing anemia.
- Magnesium: Helps regulate blood pressure and supports muscle and nerve function.
- Calcium: Essential for strong bones and teeth, as well as muscle and nerve function.
3. Fiber:
- Helps improve digestion, supports blood sugar control, and lowers cholesterol.
4. Bioactive Compounds in Centella Asiatica Powder:
4.1. Triterpenoids:
- Asiaticoside: Has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing properties.
- Madecassoside: Supports skin regeneration, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Asiatic Acid and Madecassic Acid: Have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and liver-protective effects.
4.2. Flavonoids:
- Quercetin: A powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from free radical damage.
- Kaempferol: Has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
4.3. Saponins:
- Support the immune system, lower cholesterol, and protect the liver.
