Evidence supporting the use of: Centella asiatica
For the health condition: Convalescence

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it is valued for its purported wound-healing, revitalizing, and restorative properties. It has been traditionally recommended for promoting recovery during convalescence, especially after illness or injury. The rationale is based on its believed ability to strengthen tissues, improve circulation, and support the repair of skin and connective tissues. Some historical texts and ethnobotanical reports indicate its use for improving general vitality and aiding recovery, though these accounts are primarily anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge rather than rigorous scientific investigation.

Modern scientific studies on Centella asiatica have mostly focused on its wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and cognitive-enhancing properties. While some preclinical and limited clinical evidence suggests that Centella asiatica extracts can enhance wound healing and collagen synthesis, direct scientific research specifically on its benefits for convalescence (the period of recovery after illness) is lacking. Therefore, its use in convalescence is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. The overall evidence rating reflects this gap, recognizing traditional support but limited direct clinical data for this particular indication.

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