Beneficial effect of Centella asiatica: Synthesis of the last two decades

Takahashi C.; Vílchez H.; Poemape J. · Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Quimico-Farmaceuticas (Colombia) (2025) · DOI: 10.15446/rcciquifa.v54n3.114481

Resumen

Introduction: In Asia, Centella asiatica is widely known, used, and consumed as a medicinal plant. This plant has been used for a long time in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, for its numerous beneficial health properties. Objectives: The present study compiles all the pharmacological activities of Centella asiatica (CA) described during the last 2 decades. Methodology: The present study carried out a review of the bibliography in PubMed, Springer Journals, Web of Science, and Scopus, to select studies published between 2000 and 2024 (01/01/2000-01/01/2004). Results: A comprehensive review of the pharmacological activity of CA has been conducted over the past 24 years, and studies have conclusively demonstrated its potential to treat a wide variety of diseases and disorders. These findings support the efficacy of CA as a therapeutic option. Conclusion: It has been concluded that this plant has promising medicinal properties for health. This research further supports the traditional use of CA in herbal medicine, paving the way for future research and therapeutic applications. © Derechos de autor 2025 Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas. Esta obra está bajo una licencia internacional Creative Commons Atribución 4.0.

Instituciones: Universidad Científica del Sur; Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener; Universidad César Vallejo