centella asiatica extract powder Centella asiatica: extract containing 70% triterpenic acids (asiatic acid, madecassic acid , asiatoside) is impressive in treating cellulite, venous insufficiency of lower limbs, and varicose veins . It exerts normalizing action on metabolism of connective tissue. centella asiatica extract powder What is Centella asiatica Centella asiatica extracts improve integrity of connective tissue that composes interstitium and heal bladder ulcerations (Textbook, “Centella asiatica [Gotu Kola]”). Centella asiatica, commonly known as centella and gotu kola, is a small, herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant of the family Mackinlayaceae or subfamily Mackinlayoideae of family Apiaceae, and is native to wetlands in Asia. It is used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine, traditional African medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine . It is also known as the Asiatic pennywort or Indian pennywort in English, among various other names in other languages.