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Centella (gotu kola) for healing & scars 积雪草促愈合·淡疤
Wounds, Burns & Scars 伤口·疤痕 early evidenceWhat the evidence says:
Centella asiatica (asiaticoside) extracts have real clinical evidence for wound healing and reducing/softening scars and keloids — one of the better-evidenced botanicals for skin repair.
Centella asiatica (asiaticoside) extracts have real clinical evidence for wound healing and reducing/softening scars and keloids — one of the better-evidenced botanicals for skin repair.
How to make it
Use a standardised centella scar cream/gel on a CLOSED wound once healed over; some also drink the leaf/tea. Consistency over weeks. Always pair fresh scars with sunscreen.
Why it works
Eaten as a leafy vegetable in SE Asia (pegaga).
Classical source
Used for sores and healing across TCM, Ayurveda and SE-Asian folk medicine.
Cautions: Apply only to closed skin. Patch-test. Avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy.