CENTELLA ASIATICA
What is it? Where does it come from?
Origin: an annual herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family, native to Asia and Oceania.
A semi-aquatic plant, it comes from tropical countries and humid regions.
Collection: The entire plant is harvested from May to October and used to produce extracts, excluding the roots.
At Erborian, we get our supplies from China.
Traditional Use in « Traditional Korean Medicine » :
Centella asiatica is renowned for its benefits for the body and skin and is considered to be a “magical” plant with many virtues. It is said to act on:
1. Skin issues (sensitivity, scarring, anti-aging)
2. Venous issues
3. Source of longevity
Erborian's Anecdote
"To soothe their injuries, Asian tigers often roll in Centella Asiatica, which is also known as “Tiger Herb”, to make their wounds heal faster."