Memory booster: In pharmacological and clinical trials benefits of Centella asiatica use has been found to improve the power of concentration and general ability and behavior of mentally retarded children.Improvement in the short-term memory and learning performance with Gotu Kola is due to its possible nootropic action involving cholinergic and GABAergic modulation.
Improvement in Long Term Memory: Centella asiatica causes an overall decrease in the turnover of central monoamines, implicating the involvement of Norepinephrine, Dopamine and 5-HT systems in learning and memory process towards a long term retaintion of information.
Anti-Alzheimer's: More recently, a new study out of Korea shows that components in Centella asiatica show potential for treating Alzheimer’s disease, a very promising conclusion.
Promotion of wound healing: It has been found that Centella asiatica extract which contains Asiaticoside; helped to heal infected wounds.
Centella asiatica triterpenes affect various stages of tissue development including keratinization (the process of replacing skin after sores or ulcers) and stimulate the formation of lipids and proteins necessary for healthy skin and also reported to be capable of fixing alanine and proline into the structure of collagen, and so promote healing when used in the treatment of epithelial ulcers, bedsores and skin disorders, Post operative scarring, acne induced blemishes.
Vessels strengthener: Centella Asiatica is proved to have a positive effect on the circulatory system by improving blood flow throughout the body by strengthening the veins and capillaries.
Anti-inflammatory: Centella asiatica has anti inflammatory effect on phlebitis as well as leg cramps, swelling of the legs and tingling in the legs (particularly useful for bedridden people).
Centella Asiatica is found to be effective in treatment of dermatological conditions including skin inflammation, localised inflammation and infection, eczema.
Hepatoprotective: A study evaluated for the therapeutic activity of extract of Centella asiatica; found improvement in chronic hepatic disorders.
Anti-ulcer: The ethanol extracts of the roots of Centella asiatica were observed to induce a marked protective action against ulcerization.
