Centella asiatica, known as Gua Sha in TCM contexts, is a creeping tropical vine whose tender aerial parts are valued for promoting skin circulation and cooling inflammatory heat. This herb distinctively addresses both internal dampness and external stagnation, making it central to traditional beauty protocols and wound-healing formulas across Southeast Asian medicine.
leaf, stem
tea, decoction, powder, extract
3–6g dried herb daily as tea or decoction; 30–60mg standardized extract 2–3x daily
Topical application creates temporary marks — normal and expected.
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