White Centella Asiatica Extract: Extraction Method and Characteristics

White Centella Asiatica Extract is a medicinal product extracted from white Centella Asiatica, which has the effect of curing cough, expectorant and reducing inflammation.

Materials and Extraction Method:

• Materials: White Centella Asiatica is finely ground.

• Extraction solvent: 90° ethanol.

• Extraction method: Cold immersion for 10 days, shaking occasionally.

Active Ingredients and Impurities:

• Main active ingredients: Benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, esters such as benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, essential oil, vanillin, volatile and easily soluble substances in high-grade ethanol.

• Main impurities: Resin.

Characteristics of white Centella Asiatica extract:

• Color: Brownish yellow.

• Smell: Vanillin fragrance.

• Reaction: Acidic reaction, milky white turbidity when adding water.

• Specific gravity at 25°C: 0.865-0.875.

• Extractable content: 8-10%.

Applications:

White Centella Asiatica extract is often combined with other medicines such as potions and cough syrup to enhance treatment effectiveness.