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    Centella

    also Gotu Kola, Pennywort, Spadeleaf, Coinwort

    Centella is a genus of 53 species of flowering plants in the subfamily Mackinlayoideae. The genus is sometimes placed in family Araliaceae; however, recent studies utilising molecular data place Centella within Apiaceae.

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    Research 10

    1. Formulation and evaluation of hair fall control herbal hair oil International journal of pharmacognosy and life science · 2023
    2. Review on Pharmacological and Potential Cosmeceutical Values of Centella asiatica (Pegaga) International Journal of Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science · 2022 · 5 citations
    3. Cosmetic potential of Southeast Asian herbs: an overview Phytochemistry Reviews · 2015 · 17 citations
    4. Enhanced VEGF Expression in Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells by Centella asiatica Linn. Chiang Mai University Journal · 2018 · 3 citations
    5. REVIEW: THE POTENTIAL OF HERBAL PLANTS AS ANTI-ALOPECIA MEDICINES Deleted Journal · 2024
    6. Targeting the hallmarks of aging: preclinical evidence and molecular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic potential of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban Journal of Biological Studies · 2026
    7. Correction: Chang et al. Centella asiatica L. Urb. Extracellular Vesicle and Growth Factor Essence for Hair and Scalp Health: A 56-Day Exploratory Randomized Trial. Cosmetics 2025, 12, 253 Cosmetics · 2026
    8. Evaluation of ozonated oil and centella asiatica extract on excisional wound healing in Mice Revista Científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias · 2026
    9. brief review on “Herbal Hair Tonic” International Journal of Health Sciences · 2022 · 5 citations
    10. Oral Centella asiatica Extract Attenuates UVB-Induced Skin Photoaging via Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Extracellular Matrix-Preserving Effects in Hairless Mice International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2025
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    Community 8

    1. Serum based on plant extracts boosts hair growth in weeks. Reddit · 10 Oct 2025
    2. Plant based hair growth serum shows visible results in <2 months. What do you think? Reddit · 13 Oct 2025
    3. Scientists have uncovered a simple way to cure hair loss – as incredible before–and–after photos show the results in just 8 weeks Reddit · 13 Oct 2025
    4. New plant-based serum shown to regrow hair in weeks, according to scientists Reddit · 26 Dec 2025
    5. Exosomes 2 months before and after Reddit · 22 Jan 2025
    6. Best science-backed supplements for androgenetic alopecia? Looking for real evidence Reddit · 29 Jan 2026
    7. Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress Reddit · 22 Dec 2024
    8. Microneedling aftercare advice Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
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