About Centella asiatica
Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
- Centella asiatica - Dose and administration (PubMed)
- Centella asiatica - Adverse effects (PubMed)
- Centella asiatica - Mechanism of action (PubMed)
- Centella asiatica - Kinetics (PubMed)
- Centella asiatica - Poisoning (PubMed)
- Centella asiatica - Dietary supplement use in human (PubMed)
- Centella asiatica - Clinical trials (PubMed)
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 1660
Compare All Forms
2 formsCompare supplement forms of Centella asiatica by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
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| Centella asiatica | — | — | — | View → |
Centella Asiatica (Cica)
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Type: Herbs
Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.
Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.
Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.
Potential Benefits
Benefits associated with Centella asiatica forms:
Potential Side Effects
Side effects associated with Centella asiatica forms: