Pegaga (Centella asiatica)

Centella asiatica (L.) (Family: Umbelliferae/Apiaceae) is commonly known as Asiatic pennywort and is known locally as pegaga. This herb has been consumed as medicine since ancient times especially in the Ayurverdic system of India and in folk medicine in China and Madagascar. Although in Malaysia Ce...

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Other Authors:	Bakhtiar, M. Taher
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2016
Subjects:	RS Pharmacy and materia medica RS192 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Technology RS403 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/1/2016_Book_Pegaga.pdf

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spelling	iium-615362018-02-14T04:02:24Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/ Pegaga (Centella asiatica) RS Pharmacy and materia medica RS192 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Technology RS403 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Chemistry Centella asiatica (L.) (Family: Umbelliferae/Apiaceae) is commonly known as Asiatic pennywort and is known locally as pegaga. This herb has been consumed as medicine since ancient times especially in the Ayurverdic system of India and in folk medicine in China and Madagascar. Although in Malaysia Centella asiatica is also used by traditional healers as herbal remedies, but its popularity is more confined as a vegetable rather than a medicinal plant. The World Organization (WHO) has documented Centella asiatica as one of the most important medicinal plants to be conserved and cultivated. In Malay traditional practice, Centella asiatica has been applied externally to heal wounds. It is also used for cosmetic that can delay skin aging. Currently, pegaga is widely used incosmetics and skin care preparations. Previous studies on C. asiatica extracts have reported its potential as an antioxidant, antimicrobial agent, agent of collagen synthesis and even as a wound healer. Most studies report asiaticoside as the active constituent producing the said effect. In this book chapter, we attempt to provide more information on its phytochemical contents, extraction processes, antioxidant, in vitro wound healing property and medicated hydrogel formation based on studies done before. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia Bakhtiar, M. Taher Darnis, Deny Susanti 2016 Book PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/1/2016_Book_Pegaga.pdf Bakhtiar, M. Taher and Darnis, Deny Susanti, eds. (2016) Pegaga (Centella asiatica). IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-967-418-442-1 http://iiumpress.iium.edu.my/bookshop/pegaga-centella-asiatica
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description	Centella asiatica (L.) (Family: Umbelliferae/Apiaceae) is commonly known as Asiatic pennywort and is known locally as pegaga. This herb has been consumed as medicine since ancient times especially in the Ayurverdic system of India and in folk medicine in China and Madagascar. Although in Malaysia Centella asiatica is also used by traditional healers as herbal remedies, but its popularity is more confined as a vegetable rather than a medicinal plant. The World Organization (WHO) has documented Centella asiatica as one of the most important medicinal plants to be conserved and cultivated. In Malay traditional practice, Centella asiatica has been applied externally to heal wounds. It is also used for cosmetic that can delay skin aging. Currently, pegaga is widely used incosmetics and skin care preparations. Previous studies on C. asiatica extracts have reported its potential as an antioxidant, antimicrobial agent, agent of collagen synthesis and even as a wound healer. Most studies report asiaticoside as the active constituent producing the said effect. In this book chapter, we attempt to provide more information on its phytochemical contents, extraction processes, antioxidant, in vitro wound healing property and medicated hydrogel formation based on studies done before.
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title	Pegaga (Centella asiatica)
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publisher	IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia
publishDate	2016
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61536/1/2016_Book_Pegaga.pdf
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