积雪草 / 崩大碗 — Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.

Pinyin: Jīxuěcǎo / Bēngdàwǎn · Malay: Pegaga / Daun Kaki Kuda · Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae (伞形科)

Energetics

Cool to Cold (寒 / 凉)

Flavor

Bitter, pungent, sweet (苦、辛、甘)

Meridians

Liver (肝), Spleen (脾), Kidney (肾), Lung (肺)

Traditional Edict

Clears damp-heat, cools blood, resolves toxic swelling, and knits broken tissues. Highly celebrated in Nanyang Ulam and Ayurvedic Rasayana for youth longevity, brain clarity, and ulcer repair.

Cautions & Contraindications

High oral safety. Contraindicated internally in severe Spleen deficiency cold diarrhea.

Clinical Applications

Diabetic wound healing, hypertrophic scars, gastric ulcer repair, neurocognitive impairment (Alzheimer's/dementia), and chronic venous insufficiency.

Quality Markers

Asiaticoside & Madecassoside >= 0.80% (Chinese Pharmacopoeia / MHM)

Mechanism & Phytochemistry

1. Asiaticoside and madecassoside stimulate Type I and Type III collagen synthesis in dermal fibroblasts, accelerating wound closure. 2. Asiatic acid elevates BDNF, acetylcholine (ACh), and protects hippocampal neurons. 3. Triterpenes strengthen venous microvascular endothelial barrier.

Preparation & Dosage

Fresh culinary herb as ulam: 30-60 g. Dried herb in decoction: 15-30 g. Standardized triterpenoid extract (TECA): 60-120 mg daily.

Appended Prescriptions

1. Nanyang Neuro-Cognitive Longevity Infusion with Bacopa monnieri and Ginkgo biloba. 2. Topical Wound & Scar Repair Balm with Basella rubra and Virgin Coconut Oil.

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