Centella asiatica
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gotu kola, an important oriental medicinal herb, helps cancer patients stay strong
Cachexia, the muscle wasting syndrome that’s seen in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, is typically associated with the rapid progression of the disease, especially in patients with cancer. However, research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch Universty in South Africa, together with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly Manipal University) in India, have […]
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Using Centella asiatica to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in leukemia patients
An extract derived from the leaves of the Centella asiatica plant, also known as gotu kola, has been found to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, which are linked to cachexia caused by cancer, according to a report by researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and Manipal University in India, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The effects of C. asiatica ethanolic leaf extract (CLE) in both leukemic THP-1 […]
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