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Centella Asiatica (Cica)

High safety

Evidence

Evidence Score5/10

Studies: 7

Meta-analyses: 0

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

Topical cosmetic only. Centella/cica is used in serums, creams, and balms (often standardized to madecassoside/asiaticoside) applied to clean skin once or twice daily, popular for soothing and post-procedure care. There is no oral, injectable, or systemic dose in this cosmetic context — oral gotu kola is separate. This library does not provide an ingestion protocol.

Best Time:

Any time

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Leave-on serum, cream, or balm standardized to centella triterpenes

What you'll notice

ℹ️ Cosmetic, appearance-only — not the oral supplementneutral

Throughout

🌿 Soothing, calming, barrier-supportivepositive

2-8 weeks

🩹 Supports wound healingpositive

1-4 weeks

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

For topical (skin) use only — not for ingestion in this context
Known allergy/sensitivity to centella or its triterpenes
Application to broken or irritated skin if it causes stinging, until healed

Drug Interactions:

Other leave-on actives

Side Effects:

Allergic contact dermatitisMild local irritation

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