DEFINITION

Powdered Centella asiatica Extract is prepared from Centella asiatica by extraction with alcohol, methanol, acetone, or a mixture of these solvents. The ratio of plant material to extract is between 65:1 and 30:1. It contains NLT 90.0% and NMT 110.0% of the labeled amount of triterpene derivatives; the labeled amount of triterpene derivatives is NMT 40%, calculated on the dried basis as the sum of madecassoside, asiaticoside B, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, terminolic acid, and asiatic acid. It may contain suitable added substances as carriers.