Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Centella asiatica belongs to family Apiaceae is a traditionally important plant with wide range of therapeutic potential.Plant is traditionally used to treat a broad range of diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis, measles, toothache, syphilis, leucorrhoea etc. Madecassic acid, asiatic acid, α-terpinene, α-copaene, β-caryophyllene are some of the important bioactive compounds responsible for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiulcer, antifilarial, antiviral and various other activities.Present review provides up to date information related to conventional uses, bioactivities and clinical benefits of Centella asiatica.
Source: Pure and Applied Biology
Author: Kulsoom Zahara
Institution: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $200
OpenAlex ID: W2741663284