CENTELLA ASIATICA IN AYURVEDA AND MODERN MEDICINE: AN INSIGHT INTO ITS BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND CLINICAL PROSPECTS

Pratibha Ranjan, Ashish Kumar Jha, Aditi Singh*

ABSTRACT

Indian Ayurvedic medicine is widely used to treat a wide range of illnesses. One of the key herbs for reviving nerve
and brain cells is Centella asiatica, often known as Gotu kola, Centella asiatica is known for its valuable medicinal
properties which highlight its potential application in the pharmaceutical industry and in traditional medicine,
Centella asiatica is well-known for its many uses, including the treatment of lupus, skin maladies, leprosy, fever,
gastrointestinal problems, mental illnesses, neurodegenerative diseases, and improved cognitive abilities. Its
chemical components have numerous therapeutic uses in the fields of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer,
neuroprotective, antioxidant, and wound healing properties, and the aerial parts and roots are used for medical
purposes. Numerous applications have been scientifically evaluated, and the bioactive components have been
confirmed., which is thought to improve memory, longevity, and intelligence. Triterpenoid saponins, such as
Asiatic acid, madecassoside, Centelloside, and Asiaticoside, are significant bioactive substances. It has antiviral,
antibacterial, antitumor, and antileprotic properties. In this paper we have focus on the Ayurvedic Properties of the
Centella asiatica.

Keywords: Medicinal Properties, C. asiatica, Gotu kola, Natural compounds, Ayurvedic properties, Terpenoids, Flavonoids.