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Introduction
- Centella
asiatica is a small herbaceous annual plant of the family
Mackinlayaceae.
- Common
names include Gotu Kola, Asiatic Pennywort, Luei Gong Gen,
Takip-kohol, Antanan, Pegagan, Pegaga, vallaarai, Kula kud and
Brahmi .
Process
and Technology
- In the
process of isolation of natural products from plants, the
so-called “organic matrix” consisting of such substances as
pigments, tannins, carbohydrates, etc. normally must be
removed from the crude extract so the desired secondary
metabolites may be obtained in a purified form.
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Processing methods are usually based on traditional methods
such as high pressure water extraction for herbs which are
traditionally boiled as decoctions.
- Carbon
dioxide extraction has been highlighted as a desirable new
technology because it is environmentally friendly, there are
no undesirable solvent residues in the final product and the
end products are often different and of better quality.
Market
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The herbal related market includes herbs used as food or
food additives, cosmetic ingredients, and herbal
medicines. The current estimates for this market ranges
between USD 40-100 billion with an average annual growth
rate of 15 to 20%.
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The primary markets for plant extracts are the flavour
and fragrance industries, and medicinal, pharmaceutical
and insecticidal outlets.
Uses
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It is
used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine and
traditional Chinese medicine.
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Gotu
Kola acts as a powerful "brain food", and is known
for its ability to enhance mental ability.
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It
has been used for: wound healing, better
circulation, memory enhancement, cancer, vitality,
general tonic, respiratory ailments, detoxifying the
body, treatment of skin disorders , revitalizing
connective tissue, burn and scar treatment, clearing
up skin infections, slimming and edema, arthritis,
rheumatism, treatment of liver and kidneys,
periodontal disease, strengthening of veins , blood
purifier, high blood pressure, sedative,
anti-stress, anti-anxiety, an aphrodisiac, immune
booster, anabolic and adaptogen etc.
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Extracts of the plant are added to cosmetic masks
and creams to increase collagen and firm the skin.
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