All articles tagged with #centella asiatica
University of Kent researchers (with UCL) found madecassic acid, a Centella asiatica–derived compound used in skincare, can halt growth of antibiotic‑resistant E. coli by targeting the bacterial cytochrome bd complex; modified versions showed stronger effects, hinting at a new antimicrobial path and potential skincare microbiome implications.
A Taipei-based randomized, double-blind trial tested a plant-based scalp serum (Centella asiatica–derived vesicles plus caffeine, panthenol, FGF-7, IGF-1) in 60 adults over eight weeks, finding about a 25% increase in hair density and thicker strands versus placebo. While promising, results are from a short study without direct comparison to minoxidil/finasteride, and longer, independent replication is needed to confirm durability and safety.
Scientists developed a plant-based hair serum containing Centella asiatica extract, which showed a 25% increase in hair thickness in a short, 8-week trial, suggesting potential for hair regrowth, though further research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.