Centella Asiatica
Centella Asiatica
commonly known as Gotu Kola, Indian Pennywort, or Asiatic Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial plant
belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the wetlands of Asia, particularly India, China,
Indonesia, and Japan, but it is also found in other tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
For centuries, Centella asiatica has been an important herb in traditional medicine systems such as
Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Indonesian Jamu. It is believed to have various health
benefits and is used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties.
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Name of Raw materialCentella Asiatica
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Scientific nameCentella Asiatica
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SynonymsGotu Kola, Gotu Lola, Asian pennyworth
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Cultivated inKorea, Japan, China, India, West Africa, etc.
Feature
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Functional Health claims- Support eye health by maintaining the density of macular pigments which can be affected by aging
- Support liver health by preventing non-alcoholic liver injury
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Dosage- 300mg/day as Centella Asiatica extract
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Country of Origin- India, Himalayan region
Global Approval Status
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SOUTH KOREA- Listed with Food Code as a food ingredient
- Registered at KFDA as a supplement ingredient through Individual Approval (No.2021-24)
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WHO- Listed with WHO MonographsonSelected MedicinalPlants - Volume 1
- Listed with FAO/WHO Food Standards CODEX alimentarius
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EU- Novel Food
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CANADA- Health Canada
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INDIA- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia
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CHINA- Health Food