Review on Pharmacological and Potential Cosmeceutical Values of Centella Asiatica (Pegaga)
TLDR Centella asiatica is beneficial for health and skincare due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The review on Centella asiatica, also known as pegaga, highlighted its pharmacological and cosmeceutical potential based on studies from 2015 onward. The plant demonstrated significant therapeutic actions across various systems, including cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine, and digestive, primarily due to its phytochemical constituents like madecassoside and asiaticoside. Its core mechanisms were anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In the cosmeceutical realm, Centella asiatica showed promise in anti-aging, skin hydration, anti-acne, and enhancing skin regeneration and barrier properties, making it valuable for skincare product development.
