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Centella asiatica

Popularity of Centella asiatica over time

[Plots of numbers of papers mentioning Centella asiatica (filled column histogram and left hand axis scale) and line of best fit, 1926 to 2006 (complete line, with equation and % variation accounted for, in box on the left hand side); Plots of a proportional micro index, derived from numbers of papers mentioning Centella asiatica as a proportion (scaled by multiplying by one million) of the total number of papers published for that year (broken line frequency polygon and right hand scale) and line of best fit, 1926 to 2006 (broken line, with equation and % variation accounted for, in broken line box on the right hand side)]

Total Mentions (Biological Abstracts/Biosis Previews):

References

 

Aziz ZA, Davey MR, Power JB, Anthony P, Smith RM, Lowe KC (2007) Production of asiaticoside and madecassoside in Centella asiatica in vitro and in vivo. Biologia Plantarum (Prague) 51, 34-42. Contact: Davey, M. R. ; Univ Nottingham, Sch Biosci, Plant Sci Div, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD, Leics, UK

 

chaneiam n, Siriprapa P, Chitchumroonchokehai C (2007) Bioactive compound from Thai medicinal plants reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in human lens epithelial (HLE) and prostate cell line (RWPE-1). FASEB Journal 21. Contact: chaneiam, nattawara ; Mahidol Univ, Inst Nutr, Dept Human Nutr, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand

 

Dasgupta N, De B (2007) Antioxidant activity of some leafy vegetables of India: A comparative study. Food Chemistry 101, 471-4. Contact: De, Bratati; Univ Calcutta, Dept Bot, Pharmacognosy Res Lab, 35 Ballygunge Circular Rd, Calcutta 700019, W Bengal, India

 

Gnanapragasam A, Yogeeta S, Subhashini R, Ebenezar KK, Sathish V, Devaki T (2007) Adriamycin induced myocardial failure in rats: Protective role of Centella asiatica. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 294, 55-63. Contact: Devaki, T.; Univ Madras, Dept Biochem, Guindy Campus, Madras 600025, Tamil Nadu, India

 

Hussin M, Abdul-Hamid A, Mohamad S, Saari N, Ismail M, Bejo MH (2007) Protective effect of Centella asiatica extract and powder on oxidative stress in rats. Food Chemistry 100, 535-41. Contact: Abdul-Hamid, Azizah ; Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Food Sci and Biotechnol, Dept Food Sci, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia

 

Kobayashi Y, Liu Y, Tobinaga S, Tsunematsu T, Nakamura M (2007) Effects of Madecassoside on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis model mice. Journal of Pharmacological Sciences 103. Contact: Kobayashi, Yuta ; Shimane Univ, Fac Med, Dept Fundamental Nursing, Izumo, Shimane 9638501, Japan

 

Muangnoi C, Siriprapa P, Kriengsinyos W, Chitchumroonchokchai C (2007) Phytochemical from Centella asiatica attenuated MAPKinase and COX-2 in Caco-2 human intestinal cells induced inflammation by lipopolysaccharide (LPS. FASEB Journal 21. Contact: Muangnoi, Channarong ; Mahidol Univ, Inst Nutr, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

 

Vinutha B, Prashanth D, et al. (2007) Screening of selected Indian medicinal plants for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 109, 359-63. Contact: Prashanth, D. ; MS Nat Remedies, Bioassay Res Lab, 5B Veerasandra Ind Area,19th Km Stone,Hosur Rd, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

Bernardello G, Anderson GJ, Stuessy TF, Crawford DJ (2006) The angiosperm flora of the Archipelago Juan Fernandez (Chile): origin and dispersal. Canadian Journal of Botany 84, 1266-81. Contact: Bernardello, Gabriel ; Univ Nacl Cordoba, CONICET, Inst Multisciplinario Biol Vegetal, CC 495, RA-5000 Cordoba, Argentina

 

Bonfill M, Mangas S, Cusido RM, Osuna L, Pinol MT, Palazon J (2006) Identification of triterpenoid compounds of Centella asiatica by thin-layer chromatography and mass spectrometry. Biomedical Chromatography 20, 151-3. Contact: Bonfill, Merce ; Univ Barcelona, Fac Farm, Lab Fisiol Vegetal, Avda Diagonal 643, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain

 

Chandrika UG, Svanberg U, Jansz ER (2006) In vitro accessibility of beta-carotene from cooked Sri Lankan green leafy vegetables and their estimated contribution to vitamin A requirement. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 86, 54-61. Contact: Chandrika, U. Gamage ; Univ Sri Jayewardenepura, Fac Med Sci, Dept Biochem, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

 

Chen SW, Wang WJ, Li WJ, Wang R, Li YL, Huang YN, Liang X (2006) Anxiolytic-like effect of asiaticoside in mice. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 85, 339-44. Contact: Chen, Si Wei ; Shenyang Pharmaceut Univ, Dept Pharmacol, Box 41,103 Wenhua Rd, Shenyang 110016, Peoples R China

 

Gogoi J, Dutta B, Lekharu JC (2006) Effect of canisep cream and free omental allograft on wound healing in bovine calves. Indian Veterinary Journal 83, 385-8. Contact: Gogoi, J. ; Assam Agr Univ, Coll Vet Sci, Dept Surg and Radiol, Khanapara 781022, Guwahati, India

 

Gupta R, Flora SJS (2006) Effect of Centella asiatica on arsenic induced oxidative stress and metal distribution in rats. Journal of Applied Toxicology 26, 213-22. Contact: Flora, S. J. S.; Def Res and Dev Estab, Div Pharmacol and Toxicol, Jhansi Rd, Gwalior 474002, India

 

Gupta S, A JL, Prakash J (2006) In vitro bioavailability of calcium and iron from selected green leafy vegetables. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 86, 2147-52. Contact: Prakash, Jamuna; Univ Mysore, Dept Studies Food Sci and Nutr, Mysore 570006, Karnataka, India

 

Khalsa KP (2006) Frequently asked questions (FAQ). Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy 6, 77-87. Contact: Khalsa, K. P.; DNC, RH, 4627 Fox Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 USA

 

Kriengsinyos W, Chitchumroonchokchai C, Siriprapa P (2006) Bioaccessibility and cellular uptake of asiaticoside and asiatic acid from fresh Centella asiatica using simulated digestion and Caco-2 human intestinal cells model. FASEB Journal 20. Contact: Kriengsinyos, Wantanee ; Inst Nutr, Salaya 73170, Thailand

 

Kumar A, Kulkarni SK (2006) Protective effect of BR-16A, a polyherbal preparation against social isolation stress: Possible GABAergic mechanism. Phytotherapy Research 20, 538-41. Contact: Kulkarni, S. K.; Punjabi Univ, Inst Pharmaceut Sci, Chandigarh 160014, India

 

Lee J, Jung E, et al. (2006) Asiaticoside induces human collagen I synthesis through TGF beta receptor I kinase (T beta RI kinase)-independent Smad signaling. Planta Medica 72, 324-8. Contact: Kim, Yeong Shik ; Seoul Natl Univ, Coll Pharm, Inst Nat Prod Res, 28 Yeonkun Dong, Seoul 110460, South Korea

 

Maitra S, Dey AN, Datta S (2006) Use of ethnomedicinal plants at the villages of Chilapata Forest Range. Crop Research (Hisar) 31, 271-5. Contact: Maitra, S. ; Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Fac Hort, Cooch Behar 736165, W Bengal, India

 

MangaS S, Bonfill M, Osuna L, Moyano E, Tortoriello J, Cusido RM, Pinol MT, Palazon J (2006) The effect of methyl jasmonate on triterpene and sterol metabolisms of Centella asiatica, Ruscus aculeatus and Galphimia glauca cultured plants. Phytochemistry (Amsterdam) 67, 2041-9. Contact: Palazon, Javier; Univ Barcelona, Fac Farm, Lab Fisiol Vegetal, Avda Diagonal 643, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain

 

Mauhs J, Marchioretto MS, Budke JC (2006) Abundance and biomass of aquatic macrophytes in a humid area in the coastal plain of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Pesquisas Botanica, 289-301. Contact: Marchioretto, Maria Salete ; Herbarium Anchieta, Inst Anchietano Pesquisas, Cx Postal 275, BR-93001970 Sao Leopoldo, RS, Brazil

 

Mukherjee PK, Kumar V, Houghton PJ (2006) Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Indian plants used to treat failing memory. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 58, A55-A6. Contact: Mukherjee, P. K. ; Jadavpur Univ, Dept Pharmaceut Technol, Sch Nat Prod Studies, Calcutta 700032, W Bengal, India

 

Narain S (2006) Additions to the aquatic and marshy plants of Hamirpur and Mahoba districts (U. P.) India. Journal of Phytological Research 19, 135-7. Contact: Narain, Satyr; Univ Allahabad, Dept Bot, Allahabad 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Omar R, Abdullah MA, Hasan MA, Rosfarizan M, Marziah M (2006) Kinetics and modelling of cell growth and substrate uptake in Centella asiatica cell culture. Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering 11, 223-9. Contact: Omar, Rozita ; Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Engn, Dept Environm Chem and Engn, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia

 

Panigrahi J, Mishra RR, Behera M (2006) In vitro multiplication of Asteracantha longifolia (L.) Nees- A medicinal herb. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 5, 562-4. Contact: Panigrahi, J. ; Majhighariani Inst Technol and Sci, Plant Tissue Culture Lab, Div Biotechnol, Rayagada 765001, India

 

Phukan SN (2006) Ethnobotanical values of some weed flora of kitchen gardens in Lakhimpur district, Assam. Advances in Plant Sciences 19, 193-5. Contact: Phukan, S. N.; N Lakhimpur Coll, Dept Bot, N Lakhimpur 787031, Assam, India

 

Prakasha HM, Krishnappa M (2006) Herbal folk medicine used against cardiovascular and dental problems in NR Pura taluk, Karnataka. Advances in Plant Sciences 19, 203-8. Contact: Prakasha, H. M. ; Kuvempu Univ, Dept PG Studies and Res Appl Bot, Shimoga 577451, Karnataka, India

 

Puja G, Shenoy BD, Hyde KD, Bhat DJ (2006) Echinosphaeria macrospora sp nov., teleomorph of Vermiculariopsiella endophytica sp nov. Cryptogamie Mycologie 27, 11-20. Contact: Puja, Gawas ; Univ Hong Kong, Ctr Res Fungal Divers, Dept Ecol and Biodivers, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China

 

Saxena G, Flora SJS (2006) Changes in brain biogenic amines and haem biosynthesis and their response to combined administration of succimers and Centella asiatica in lead poisoned rats. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 58, 547-59. Contact: Flora, S. J. S.; Def Res and Dev Estab, Div Pharmacol and Toxicol, Jhansi Rd, Gwalior 474002, India

 

Semeniuk CA, Milne LA, Semeniuk V, Ladd PG (2006) Holocene palynology of five wetland basins in the Becher Point area, southwestern Australia. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia 89, 129-54. Contact: Semeniuk, C. A. ; VC Semeniuk Res Grp, 21 Glenmere Rd, Crawley, WA 6024, Australia

 

Semeniuk CA, Milne LA, Ladd P, Semeniuk V (2006) Pollen in the surface sediments of wetlands in the Becher Point area, southwestern Australia: a baseline for use in interpreting Holocene sequences. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia 89, 27-43. Contact: Semeniuk, C. A. ; V and C Semeniuk Res Grp, 21 Glenmere Rd, Warwick, WA 6024, Australia

 

Sewram V, Shephard GS, van der Merwe L, Jacobs TV (2006) Mycotoxin contamination of dietary and medicinal wild plants in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 54, 5688-93. Contact: Sewram, Vikash ; S African MRC, PROMEC Unit, POB 19070, ZA-7505 Tygerberg, South Africa

 

Singh L, Tyagi E (2006) Birth related folk medicines of East Sikkim. Biochemical and Cellular Archives 6, 247-8. Contact: Singh, Lokendra ; Meerut Univ, Dept Bot, Meerut 250001, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Sivakumar G, Alagumanian S, Rao MV (2006) High frequency in vitro multiplication of Centella asiatica: An important industrial medicinal herb. Engineering in Life Sciences 6, 597-601. Contact: Sivakumar, G. ; ENEA, Biotech Genom, Rome, Italy

 

Srivastava LP, Kumar N, Gupta KP, Raizada RB (2006) Status of HCH residues in Indian medicinal plant materials. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 76, 782-90. Contact: Raizada, R. B.; Ind Toxicol Res Ctr, Pesticide Toxicol Div, Post Box 80,Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Steenkamp V, Gouws MC (2006) Cytotoxicity of six South African medicinal plant extracts used in the treatment of cancer. South African Journal of Botany 72, 630-3. Contact: Steenkamp, V. ; Univ Pretoria, Sch Med, Dept Pharmacol, Fac Hlth Sci, POB 2034, ZA-0001 Pretoria, South Africa

 

Whistler WA (2006) Herbal medicine in Samoa. Allertonia 9, 39-79. Contact: Whistler, W. Arthur; Isle Bot, 2814 Kalawao St, Honolulu, HI 96822 USA

 

Wijeweera P, Arnason JT, Koszycki D, Merali Z (2006) Evaluation of anxiolytic properties of Gotukola - (Centella asiatica) extracts and asiaticoside in rat behavioral models. Phytomedicine (Jena) 13, 668-76. Contact: Arnason, J. T. ; Univ Ottawa, Ottawa Carleton Inst Biol, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

 

Wong SP, Leong LP, Koh JHW (2006) Antioxidant activities of aqueous extracts of selected plants. Food Chemistry 99, 775-83. Contact: Leong, Lai Peng ; Natl Univ Singapore, Dept Chem, Food Sci and Technol Programme, Singapore 117543, Singapore

 

Arora R, Gupta D, et al. (2005) Radioprotection by plant products: Present status and future prospects. Phytotherapy Research 19, 1-22. Contact: Sharma, Rakesh Kumar; Def Res and Dev Org, Div Radiopharmaceut and Radiat Biol, Inst Nucl Med and Appl Sci, Brig SK Mazumdar Rd, Delhi 110054, India

 

Bajpai M, Pande A, Tewari SK, Prakash D (2005) Phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of some food and medicinal plants. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 56, 287-91. Contact: Prakash, Dhan; Natl Bot Res Inst, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Benny M, Antony B (2005) Estimation of asiaticoside by HPTLC. Indian Journal of Natural Products 21, 22-3. Contact: Benny, Merina ; Arjuna Nat Extracts Ltd, R and D Lab, Aluva 683101, India

 

Bonny BP, Paulose S, Sijesh CA (2005) Validity of biopesticides use among farmers. Journal of Entomological Research (New Delhi) 29, 197-9. Contact: Paulose, Surna ; Commun Ctr, Trichur 680651, Kerala, India

 

Chhetri RB (2005) Floristic diversity in the premises of Kathmandu University, Nepal. Phytotaxonomy 5, 76-82. Contact: Chhetri, R. B.; Kathmandu Univ, Dept Biol Sci and Environm Sci, POB 6250 KTM, Kathmandu, Nepal

 

Gajera HP, Patel SV, Golakiya BA (2005) Antioxidant properties of some therapeutically active medicinal plants - an overview. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 27, 91-100. Contact: Gajera, H. P. ; Gujarat Agr Univ, Dept Biochem, Coll Agr, Junagadh 362001, Gujarat, India

 

Gold B, Soumy-anath A, Zhong Y-P, Gold S, Yu X, Bourdette D (2005) Centella asiatica L. (Gotu kola) increases neurite elongation via ERK activation and is orally active in speeding nerve regeneration in the rat sciatic nerve crush model. Neurology 64.

 

Hong S-S, Kim J-H, Li H, Shim C-K (2005) Advanced formulation and pharmacological activity of hydrogel of the titrated extract of C-Asiatica. Archives of Pharmacal Research (Seoul) 28, 502-8. Contact: Shim, Chang-Koo; Seoul Natl Univ, Coll Pharm, Dept Pharmaceut, Seoul 151742, South Korea

 

Jorge OA, Jorge AD (2005) Hepatotoxicity associated with the ingestion of Centella asiatica. Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas 97, 115-20. Contact: Jorge, O. A. ; Videla Castillo 1996, RA-5500 Mendoza, Argentina

 

Kim OT, Ahn JC, Hwang SJ, Hwang B (2005) Cloning and expression of a farnesyl diphosphate synthase in Centella asiatica (L.) urban. Molecules and Cells 19, 294-9. Contact: Hwang, Baik; Chonnam Natl Univ, Dept Biol, Kwangju 500757, South Korea

 

Kim O-T, Kim M-Y, Hwang S-J, Ahn J-C, Hwang B (2005) Cloning and molecular analysis of cDNA encoding cycloartenol synthase from Centella asiatica (L.) urban. Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering 10, 16-22. Contact: Hwang, Baik; Dept Biol, Chonnam Natl Univ, Kwangju, 500757, South Korea

 

Kim OT, Kim MY, Huh SM, Bai DG, Ahn JC, Hwang B (2005) Cloning of a cDNA probably encoding oxidosqualene cyclase associated with asiaticoside biosynthesis from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Plant Cell Reports 24, 304-11. Contact: Hwang, Baik; Chonnam Natl Univ, Dept Biol, Kwangju 500757, South Korea

 

Kim O-T, Seong N-S, Kim M-Y, Hwang B (2005) Isolation and characterization of squalene synthase cDNA from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Journal of Plant Biology 48, 263-9. Contact: Hwang, Baik; RDA, Natl Inst Crop Sci, Suwon 441857, South Korea

 

Murugan K, Sathish DK (2005) Ameliorative effect by calcium on NaCl salinity stress related to proline metabolism in the callus of Centella asiatica L. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology 14, 205-7. Contact: Murugan, K. ; Univ Coll, Dept Bot, Thiruvananthapuram 695034, Kerala, India

 

Nath S, Buragohain AK (2005) Establishment of callus and cell suspension cultures of Centella asiatica. Biologia Plantarum (Prague) 49, 411-3. Contact: Buragohain, A. K.; Tezpur Univ, Dept Mol Biol and Biotechnol, Napaam 784028, Assam, India

 

Omar R, Abdullah MA, Hasan MA, Marziah M, Mazlina MKS (2005) Optimization and elucidation of interactions between ammonium, nitrate and phosphate in Centella asiatica cell culture using response surface methodology. Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering 10, 192-7. Contact: Omar, Rozita ; Univ Putra Malaysia, Fac Engn, Dept Environm Chem and Engn, Perak, Malaysia

 

Oyedeji OA, Afolayan AJ (2005) Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Centella asiatica growing in South Africa. Pharmaceutical Biology 43, 249-52. Contact: Afolayan, A. J.; Univ Ft Hare, Dept Bot, ZA-5700 Alice, South Africa

 

Park BC, Bosire KO, Lee E-S, Lee YS, Kim J-A (2005) Asiatic acid induces apoptosis in SK-MEL-2 human melanoma cells. Cancer Letters 218, 81-90. Contact: Kim, Jung-Ae; Coll Pharm, Yeungnam Univ, Kyongsan, 712749, South Korea

 

Pawar S, Patil DA (2005) Herbal folk medicine of Jalgaon district (Maharashtra). Journal of Phytological Research 18, 235-7. Contact: Pawar, Shubhangi ; Pratap Coll, Dept Bot, Amalner 425401, Maharashtra, India

 

Rao SB, Chetana M, Devi PU (2005) Centella asiatica treatment during postnatal period enhances learning and memory in mice. Physiology & Behavior 86, 449-57. Contact: Devi, P. Uma; Jawaharlal Nehru Canc Hosp and Res Ctr, Dept Res, Idgah Hills, Bhopal 462001, India

 

Sahoo B, Acharyya P (2005) Comparative studies on nutritional status of leafy vegetables. Crop Research (Hisar) 30, 406-8. Contact: Sahoo, B. ; Univ Calcutta, Inst Agr Sci, Dept Hort, 35 Ballygunge Circular Rd, Calcutta 700019, W Bengal, India

 

Schieffer GW (2005) Use of solid-phase extraction for improving HPLC assays of triterpene glycosides in gotu kola (Centella asiatica), parthenolide in feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), and valerenic acids in valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies 28, 581-92. Contact: Schieffer, Gary W.; 299 Sherburne 4 Corners Rd, Smyrna, NY, 13464, USA

 

Sharma R, Sharma J (2005) Modification of gamma ray induced changes in the mouse hepatocytes by Centella asiatica extract: In vivo studies. Phytotherapy Research 19, 605-11. Contact: Sharma, Radha ; Univ Rajasthan, Dept Zool, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India

 

Shashikala CM, Shashidhara S, Rajashekharan PE (2005) In vitro regeneration of Centella asiatica L. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 6, 53-6. Contact: Shashidhara, S. ; Govt Coll Pharm, Dept Pharmacognosy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

Singh SC, Mishra NP, Joshi G, Sharma A, Khanuja SPS (2005) Traditional uses of Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 27, 122-4. Contact: Singh, S. C. ; Cent Inst Med and Aromat Plants, PO CIMAP, Lucknow 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Soumyanath A, Zhong Y-P, Gold SA, Yu X, Koop DR, Bourdette D, Gold BG (2005) Centella asiatica accelerates nerve regeneration upon oral administration and contains multiple active fractions increasing neurite elongation in-vitro. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 57, 1221-9. Contact: Gold, Bruce G.; Oregon Hlth Sci Univ, Dept Neurol, Mail Code L226,3181 Sam Jackson Pk Rd, Portland, OR 97239 USA

 

Subathra M, Shila S, Devi MA, Panneerselvam C (2005) Emerging role of Centella asiatica in improving age-related neurological antioxidant status. Experimental Gerontology 40, 707-15. Contact: Panneerselvam, Chinnakkannu; Univ Madras, Dr AL Mudaliar PG Inst Basic Med Sci, Dept Biochem, Taramani Campus, Madras 600113, Tamil Nadu, India

 

Suntornsuk L, Anurukvorakun O (2005) Precision improvement for the analysis of flavonoids in selected Thai plants by capillary zone electrophoresis. Electrophoresis 26, 648-60. Contact: Suntornsuk, Leena ; Fac PharmDept Pharmaceut Chem, Mahidol Univ, 447 Sri Ayudhaya Rd, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

 

Wang XS, Liu L, Fang JN (2005) Immunological activities and structure of pectin from Centella asiatica. Carbohydrate Polymers 60, 95-101. Contact: Fang, Ji Nian; Chinese Acad Sci, Dept Organ, Shanghai Inst Biol Sci, Shanghai Inst Mat Med, 555 Zu Chong Zhi Rd,Zhangjiang Hi Tech Pk, Shanghai 201203, Peoples R China

 

Wang X, Zheng Y, Zuo J, Fang J (2005) Structural features of an immunoactive acidic arabinogalactan from Centella asiatica. Carbohydrate Polymers 59, 281-8. Contact: Fang, Jinian; Shanghai Inst Biol SciShanghai Inst Mat Med, Chinese Acad Sci, 555 Zu Chong Zhi Rd,Zhangjiang Hi Tech Pk, Shanghai, 201203, China

 

Yoshida M, Fuchigami M, et al. (2005) Antiproliferative constituents from Umbelliferae plants VII. Active triterpenes and rosmarinic acid from Centella asiatica. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 28, 173-5. Contact: Fujioka, Toshihiro; Fac Pharmaceut SciJonan Ku, Fukuoka Univ, 8-19-1 Nanakuma, Fukuoka, 8140180, Japan

 

Bunpo P, Kataoka K, Arimochi H, Nakayama H, Kuwahara T, Bando Y, Izumi K, Vinitketkumnuen U, Ohnishi Y (2004) Inhibitory effects of Centella asiatica on azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt focus formation and carcinogenesis in the intestines of F344 rats. Food and Chemical Toxicology 42, 1987-97. Contact: Ohnishi, Y.; Grad Sch MedDept Mol Bacteriol, Univ Tokushima, Tokushima, 7708503, Japan

 

Caldas ED, Machado LL (2004) Cadmium, mercury and lead in medicinal herbs in Brazil. Food and Chemical Toxicology 42, 599-603. Contact: Caldas, E. D. ; College of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, UnB, 70919-970, Brasilia, DF, Brazil

 

Cheng CL, Guo JS, Luk J, Koo MWL (2004) The healing effects of Centella extract and asiaticoside on acetic acid induced gastric ulcers in rats. Life Sciences 74, 2237-49. Contact: Koo, Marcel Wing Leung; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China

 

Du Q, Jerz G, Chen P, Winterhalter P (2004) Preparation of ursane triterpenoids from Centella asiatica using high speed countercurrent chromatography with step-gradient elution. Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies 27, 2201-15. Contact: Du, Qizhen ; Inst Food and Biol Engn, Hangzhou Univ Commerce, Hangzhou, 310035, China

 

Ganachari MS, Babu SVV, Katare SS (2004) Neuropharmacology of an extract derived from Centella asiatica. Pharmaceutical Biology 42, 246-52. Contact: Ganachari, M. S. ; Dept Pharmacol and Toxicol, KLESs Coll Pharm, JNMC Campus, Belgaum, Karnataka, 590010, India

 

Gnanapragasam A, Ebenezar KK, Sathish V, Govindaraju P, Devaki T (2004) Protective effect of Centella asiatica on antioxidant tissue defense system against adriamycin induced cardiomyopathy in rats. Life Sciences 76, 585-97. Contact: Devaki, T.; Dept Biochem, Univ Madras, Guindy Campus, Madras, Tamil Nadu, 600025, India

 

Guo JS, Cheng CL, Koo MWL (2004) Inhibitory effects of Centella asiatica water extract and asiaticoside on inducible nitric oxide synthase during gastric ulcer healing in rats. Planta Medica 70, 1150-4. Contact: Koo, Marcel Wing Leung; Fac MedDept Pharmacol, Univ Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Rd, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

 

Jayathirtha MG, Mishra SH (2004) Preliminary immunomodulatory activities of methanol extracts of Eclipta alba and Centella asiatica. Phytomedicine (Jena) 11, 361-5. Contact: Jayathirtha, M. G. ; Dept Pharm, MS Univ Baroda, Vadodara, 390001, India

 

Kala CP, Farooquee NA, Dhar U (2004) Prioritization of medicinal plants on the basis of available knowledge, existing practices and use value status in Uttaranchal, India. Biodiversity and Conservation 13, 453-69. Contact: Dhar, Uppeandra; G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttaranchal, 263 643, India

 

Kim O-T, Kim M-Y, Huh S-M, Ahn J-C, Seong N-S, Hwang B (2004) Effect of growth regulators on asiaticoside production in whole plant cultures of Centella asiatica (L.) urban. Journal of Plant Biology 47, 361-5. Contact: Hwang, Baik; Dept Biol, Chonnam Natl Univ, Kwangju, 500757, South Korea

 

Kim OT, Kim MY, Hong MH, Ahn JC, Hwang B (2004) Stimulation of asiaticoside accumulation in the whole plant cultures of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban by elicitors. Plant Cell Reports 23, 339-44. Contact: Hwang, B.; Dept Biol, Chonnam Natl Univ, Kwangju, 500757, South Korea

 

Lonard RI, Judd FW, Smith EH, Yang C (2004) Recovery of vegetation following a wildfire in a Barrier Island grassland, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas. Southwestern Naturalist 49, 173-88. Contact: Lonard, Robert I. ; Dept Biol, Univ Texas Pan Amer, Edinburgh, TX, 78541, USA

 

Lu L, Ying K, Wei S, Liu Y, Lin H, Mao Y (2004) Dermal fibroblast-associated gene induction by asiaticoside shown in vitro by DNA microarray analysis. British Journal of Dermatology 151, 571-8. Contact: Lu, L. ; Sch Life SciInst GenetState Key Lab Genet Engn, Fudan Univ, Shanghai, 200433, China

 

Maheswari SL, Murali RV (2004) Neuroprotective role of Centella asiatica Linn. on aluminium-induced brain cholinotoxicity in Wistar albino rats. Journal of Neurochemistry 88. Contact: Maheswari, S. L. ; Murali, R. Venkatakrishna; Department of Pharmacology and Environmental Toxicology, PGIBMS, University of Madras, Chennai, TN, India

 

Mamtha B, Kavitha K, Srinivasan KK, Shivananda PG (2004) An in vitro study of the effect of Centella asiatica (Indian pennywort) on enteric pathogens. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 36. Contact: Mamtha, B. ; Kavitha, K. ; Shivananda, P. G.; Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 576119, India

 

Martin KP (2004) Plant regeneration through somatic embryogenesis in medicinally important Centella asiatica L. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology Plant 40, 586-91. Contact: Martin, K. P.; Dept Biotechnol, Univ Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, 673635, India

 

Ming Z-j, Zhu L-j, Xue J, Gu Z-L (2004) Effect of total glucosides of Centella asiatica on hyperplasia of mammary gland in rats. Zhongguo Xinyao yu Linchuang Zazhi 23, 510-2. Contact: Ming Zhi-jun ; Coll Med, Soochow Univ, Suzhou, Jinagsu, 215007, China

 

Mulder WMC, Meinardi MMHM (2004) Dermatological drugs and topical agents. In 'Side Effects of Drugs Annual' pp. 156-64. (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV)

 

Pandey MM, Rawat AKS, Mehrotra S (2004) Enumeration of some potential economic plants of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 28, 552-5. Contact: Pandey, M. M. ; Natl Bot Res Inst, Pharmacognosy and Ethnopharmacol Div, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Paramageetham C, Babu GP, Rao JVS (2004) Somatic embryogenesis in Centella asiatica L. an important medicinal and neutraceutical plant of India. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 79, 19-24. Contact: Babu, G. Prasad ; Dept BotPlant Biotechnol Lab, Sri Venkateswara Univ, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517502, India

 

Punturee K, Wild CP, Vinitketkumneun U (2004) Thai medicinal plants modulate nitric oxide and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in J774.2 mouse macrophages. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 95, 183-9. Contact: Wild, Christopher P. ; Leeds Inst Genet Hlth and TherapeutCtr Biostat and EpidemiolMol Epidemiol Unit, Univ Leeds, Leeds, W Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, UK

 

Sang H, Ni R-z, Shen X-p, Ye N, Cao Y, Zhang M, Ni T, Tan L-h (2004) The effects of asiaticoside on the growth of melanoma B16 cells. Zhonghua Pifuke Zazhi 37, 71-3. Contact: Sang Hong ; Dept Dermatol, Nanjing Gen Hosp Nanjing Command, Nanjing, 210002, China

 

Somchit MN, Sulaiman MR, Zuraini A, Samsuddin L, Somchit N, Israf DA, Moin S (2004) Antinociceptive and anti inflammatory effects of Centella asiatica. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 36, 377-80. Contact: Somchit, M. N. ; Fac Med and Hlth SciDept Biomed Sci, UPM, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia

 

Agrawal V, Subhan S (2003) In vitro plant regeneration and protein profile analysis in Centella asiatica (Linn.) Urban.: A medicinal plant. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 4, 83-90. Contact: Agrawal, V. ; Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India

 

Chauhan SK, Singh B, Agrawal S (2003) A HPLC determination of asiaticoside in Centella asiatica. Indian Journal of Natural Products 19, 21-3. Contact: Chauhan, Sateesh Kumar ; R and D Ctr, Indian Herbs Res and Supply Co Ltd, Saharanpur, 247001, India

 

Coldren CD, Hashim P, Ali JM, Oh S-K, Sinskey AJ, Rha C (2003) Gene expression changes in the human fibroblast induced by Centella asiatica triterpenoids. Planta Medica 69, 725-32. Contact: Rha, ChoKyun; Biomaterials Science and Engineering Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave., 56-265, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

 

Gupta YK, Veerendra Kumar MH (2003) Effect of Centella asiatica on pentylenetetrazole induced kindling, cognition and oxidative stress in rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 35. Contact: Gupta, Y. K. ; Veerendra Kumar, M. H.; Neuropharmacology laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

 

Gupta YK, Kumar MHV, Srivastava AK (2003) Effect of Centella asiatica on pentylenetetrazole-induced kindling, cognition and oxidative stress in rats. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 74, 579-85. Contact: Gupta, Y. K. ; Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

 

Hutchings A (2003) Enhancing HIV/AIDS support therapy with indigenous herbal preparations: A clinic experience. South African Journal of Botany 69. Contact: Hutchings, A.; Department of Botany, University of Zululand, Private Bag X101, Kwa-Dlangezwa, 3886, South Africa

 

Jaimala, Arya S (2003) Modification of radiation induced changes in the instestinal villi of the Swiss albino mouse by Centella asiatica pretreatment. Journal of Phytological Research 16, 19-22. Contact: Jaimala ; Dept Zool, Univ Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302004, India

 

Jayashree G, Muraleedhara GK, Sudarslal S, Jacob VB (2003) Anti-oxidant activity of Centella asiatica on lymphoma-bearing mice. Fitoterapia 74, 431-4. Contact: Jayashree, G. ; Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 12, India

 

Kumar MHV, Gupta YK (2003) Effect of Centella asiatica on cognition and oxidative stress in an intracerebroventricular streptozotocin model of Alzheimer's disease in rats. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology 30, 336-42. Contact: Gupta, Y. K.; Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

 

Maheswari SL (2003) Antioxidant effect of Centella asiatica Linn. on aluminium-induced lipid peroxidation in brain regions of rat. Journal of Neurochemistry 87. Contact: Maheswari, S. L.; Dr ALM PGIBMS, University of Madras, Chennai, TN, India

 

Manoharachary C, Kunwar IK, Babu KS (2003) A new leaf spot of Centella asiatica caused by Cercospora centellae sp. nov. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 33, 271-3. Contact: Manoharachary, C. ; Kunwar, I. K. ; Babu, K. Sharath; Botany Department, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500 007, India

 

Nath S, Buragohain AK (2003) In vitro method for propagation of Centella asiatica (L) Urban by shoot tip culture. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology 12, 167-9. Contact: Nath, Sangeeta ; Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Napaam, Assam, 784 028, India

 

Salleh NA, Rusul G, Hassan Z, Reezal A, Isa SH, Nishibuchi M, Radu S (2003) Incidence of Salmonella spp. in raw vegetables in Selangor, Malaysia. Food Control 14, 475-9. Contact: Radu, Son; Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

 

Temjenmongla, Yadav AK (2003) Filaricidal efficacy of some folklore medicinal plants against Setaria cervi (Nematoda: Filarioida). Proceedings of the Zoological Society (Calcutta) 56, 57-61. Contact: Yadav, A. K.; Dept Zool, NE Hill Univ, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793022, India

 

Wang X-S, Dong Q, Zuo J-P, Fang J-n (2003) Structure and potential immunological activity of a pectin from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Carbohydrate Research 338, 2393-402. Contact: Fang, Ji-nian; Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academic of Sciences, 555 Zu-Chong-Zhi Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, 201203, China

 

Zainol MK, Abd-Hamid A, Yusof S, Muse R (2003) Antioxidative activity and total phenolic compounds of leaf, root and petiole of four accessions of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Food Chemistry 81, 575-81. Contact: Abd-Hamid, A. ; Department of Food Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

 

Abdul Hamid A, Shah ZM, Muse R, Mohamed S (2002) Characterisation of antioxidative activities of various extracts of Centella asiatica (L) Urban. Food Chemistry 77, 465-9. Contact: Abdul Hamid, A. ; Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

azizah@fsb.upm.edu.my

 

Ahn JC, Kim OT, Kim KS, Hwang B (2002) Effects of major nutrients, exogenous hormones, elicitors for enhancement of triterpene glycosides production in Centella asiatica L. urban whole plant cultures. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology Animal 38. Contact: Ahn, J. C. ; Department of Life Sciences, Seonam University, Namwon, 500-757, South Korea

jcahn@tiger.seonam.ac.kr

 

Cesarone MR, Belcaro GV, Nicolaides A, Geroulakos G, Griffin M (2002) TTFCA induces carotid artery plaque stabilisation indipendently of cholesterol lowering in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Circulation 106, II-650. Contact: Cesarone, Maria Rosaria ; Dept Biomed Science, Chieti Univ, San Valentino, Italy

 

Goel RK, Sairam K (2002) Anti-ulcer drugs from indigenous sources with emphasis on Musa sapientum, Tamrabhasma, Asparagus racemosus and Zingiber officinale. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 34, 100-10. Contact: Goel, R. K. ; Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India

rkgoel@banaras.ernet.in

 

Kumar MHV, Gupta YK (2002) Effect of different extracts of Centella asiatica on cognition and markers of oxidative stress in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 79, 253-60. Contact: Gupta, Y. K.; Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India

ykg@hogmail.com

 

Matsuda H, Morikawa T, Toguchida I, Yoshikawa M (2002) Structural requirements of flavonoids and related compounds for aldose reductase inhibitory activity. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (Tokyo) 50, 788-95. Contact: Yoshikawa, Masayuki; Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Misasagi, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8412, Japan

shoyaku@mb.kyoto-phu.ac.jp

 

Minija J, Thoppil JE (2002) Volatile oil constitution in two species of Apiaceae. Geobios (Jodhpur) 29, 59-60. Contact: Minija, J. ; Thoppil, J. E.; Genetics and Plant Breeding Division, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Calicut, 673 635, India

 

Padmaja R, Arun PC, Prashanth D, Deepak M, Amit A, Anjana M (2002) Brine shrimp lethality bioassay of selected Indian medicinal plants. Fitoterapia 73, 508-10. Contact: Prashanth, D. ; Bioassay Unit, Research and Development Centre, Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 5B, Veerasandra Indl. Area, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 561 229, India

 

Singh P, Singh JS (2002) Recruitment and competitive interaction between ramets and seedlings in a perennial medicinal herb, Centella asiatica. Basic and Applied Ecology 3, 65-76. Contact: Singh, J. S.; Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221 005, India

 

Skopinska-Rozewska E, Furmanowa M, Guzewska J, Sokolnicka I, Sommer E, Bany J (2002) The effect of Centella asiatica, Echinacea purpurea and Melaleuca alternifolia on cellular immunity in mice. Central-European Journal of Immunology 27, 142-8. Contact: Skopinska-Rozewska, Ewa ; Department of Laboratory Diagnostics and Immunology, National Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, 26 Plocka Street, 01-138, Warsaw, Poland

 

Vanden Berghen C (2002) Attempt of recognition of "socio-ecological groups" in the adventive flora of irrigated rice fields in the Basse Casamance (Senegal). Lejeunia, 1-17. Contact: Vanden Berghen, C.; Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Universite Catholique de Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve), Domaine de Bouchout, B-1860, Meise, Belgium

 

Veerendra KMH, Gupta YK (2002) Effect of Centella asiatica on cognition and oxidative stress in intracerebroventricular streptozotocin model of Alzheimer's disease. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 34, 215-6. Contact: Veerendra, Kumar M. H. ; Gupta, Y. K.; Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

 

Agarwal V, Sharma J, Jaimala, Pahadiya S, Sharma R (2001) Use of Centella asiatica extract as detoxicating agent against combined toxicity of gamma radiation and cadmium chloride. Journal of Phytological Research 14, 25-8. Contact: Agarwal, Vinod ; Sharma, Jyoti ; Jaimala ; Pahadiya, Subhash ; Sharma, Radha; Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, India

 

Anchisi C, Maccioni AM, Sinico C, Valenti D (2001) Stability studies of new cosmetic formulations with vegetable extracts as functional agents. Farmaco (Lausanne) 56, 427-31. Contact: Maccioni, Anna Maria ; Dipartimento Farmaco Chimico Tecnologico, Universita di Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124, Cagliari, Italy

 

Babin D, Andriantsilavo F, Aubert S, Pechard G, Bourgeois C, Antona M, Bechaux E, Ranaivoson LR, Joly HI (2001) Methods of rapid appraisal for in-situ management of genetic resources: A Malagasy set of tools. Genetics Selection Evolution (Paris) 33, S513-S35. Contact: Babin, Didier ; CIRAD, Campus International de Baillarguet, 34398, Montpellier, France

didier.babin@cirad.fr

 

Belcaro G, Rulo A, Cesarone MR, De Sanctis MT, Incandela L, Griffin M, Cacchio M (2001) Capillary filtration in venous hypertension: Evaluation with the vacuum suction chamber device and strain-gauge plethysmography. Angiology 52, S39-S43. Contact: Belcaro, G. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Belcaro G, Nicolaides AN (2001) A new role for natural drugs in cardiovascular medicine. Angiology 52. Contact: Belcaro, G. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Cesarone MR, Belcaro G, et al. (2001) Effects of the total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica in venous hypertensive microangiopathy: A prospective, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. Angiology 52, S15-S8. Contact: Cesarone, M. R. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory and Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Cesarone MR, Incandela L, De Sanctis MT, Belcaro G, Bavera P, Bucci M, Ippolito E (2001) Evaluation of treatment of diabetic microangiopathy with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: A clinical prospective randomized trial with a microcirculatory model. Angiology 52, S49-S54. Contact: Cesarone, M. R. ; Irvine Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Cesarone MR, Incandela L, et al. (2001) Flight microangiopathy in medium- to long-distance flights: Prevention of edema and microcirculation alterations with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica. Angiology 52, S33-S7. Contact: Cesarone, M. R. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Cesarone MR, Belcaro G, et al. (2001) Increase in echogenicity of echolucent carotid plaques after treatment with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: A prospective, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. Angiology 52, S19-S25. Contact: Cesarone, M. R. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Cesarone MR, Belcaro G, et al. (2001) Microcirculatory effects of total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica in chronic venous hypertension: Measurement by laser Doppler, TcPo2-co2, and leg volumetry. Angiology 52, S45-S8. Contact: Cesarone, M. R. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory and Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

De Sanctis MT, Belcaro G, Incandela L, Cesarone MR, Griffin M, Ippolito E, Cacchio M (2001) Treatment of edema and increased capillary filtration in venous hypertension with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: A clinical, prospective, placebo-controlled, randomized, dose-ranging trial. Angiology 52, S55-S9. Contact: De Sanctis, M. T. ; Irvine Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Incandela L, Belcaro G, et al. (2001) Modification of the echogenicity of femoral plaques after treatment with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Angiology 52, S69-S73. Contact: Incandela, L. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Incandela L, Cesarone MR, Cacchio M, De Sanctis MT, Santavenere C, D'Auro MG, Bucci M, Belcaro G (2001) Total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica in chronic venous insufficiency and in high-perfusion microangiopathy. Angiology 52, S9-S13. Contact: Incandela, L. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Incandela L, Belcaro G, De Sanctis MT, Cesarone MR, Griffin M, Ippolito E, Bucci M, Cacchio M (2001) Total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica in the treatment of venous hypertension: A clinical, prospective, randomized trial using a combined microcirculatory model. Angiology 52, S61-S7. Contact: Incandela, L. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Incandela L, Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, De Sanctis MT, Nargi E, Patricelli P, Bucci M (2001) Treatment of diabetic microangiopathy and edema with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: A prospective, placebo-controlled randomized study. Angiology 52, S27-S31. Contact: Incandela, L. ; Irvine2 Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti University, Chieti, Italy

 

Katare SS, Ganachari MS (2001) Effect of Centella asiatica on hypoxia induced convulsions and lithium-pilocarpine induced status epilepticus and anti-lipid peroxidation activity. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 33. Contact: Katare, S. S. ; Ganachari, M. S.; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, KLES's Colleges of Pharmacy, JNMC Campus, Belgaum, Karnataka, 590 010, India

 

Kim C-K, Hwang Y-Y, Chang JY, Choi H-G, Lim S-J, Lee M-K (2001) Development of a novel dosage form for intramuscular injection of titrated extract of Centella asiatica in a mixed micellar system. International Journal of Pharmaceutics (Kidlington) 220, 141-7. Contact: Kim, Chong-Kook ; College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Shinlim-Dong, Kwanak-Ku, Seoul, 151-742, South Korea

ckkim@plaza.snu.ac.kr

 

Kupradinun P, Tepsuwan A, Kusamran WR (2001) Anticlastogenic potential of Asiatic pennywort leaves using in vivo micronucleus test. Mutation Research 483. Contact: Kupradinun, Piengchai ; Tepsuwan, Anong ; Kusamran, Wannee R.; Research Division, National Cancer Institute, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

 

Kuroda M, Mimaki Y, Harada H, Sakagami H, Sashida Y (2001) Five new triterpene glycosides from Centella asiatica. Natural Medicines 55, 134-8. Contact: Mimaki, Yoshihiro ; Laboratory of Medicinal Plant Science, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, 1432-1, Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan

 

Masaki M (2001) Note on the some tetranychid mites on the Thai plants intercepted at Narita airport in Japan. Research Bulletin of the Plant Protection Service Japan 37, 111-6. Contact: Masaki, Makoto; Yokohama Plant Protection Station, 1-16-10, Shin-yamashita, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-0801, Japan

 

Matsuda H, Morikawa T, Ueda H, Yoshikawa M (2001) Medicinal foodstuffs. XXVII. Saponin constituents of gotu kola (2): Structures of new ursane- and oleanane-type triterpene oligoglycosides, centellasaponins B, C, and D, from Centella asiatica cultivated in Sri Lanka. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (Tokyo) 49, 1368-71. Contact: Yoshikawa, Masayuki; Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Misasagi, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8412, Japan

shoyaku@mb.kyoto-phu.ac.jp

 

Rao MKG, Rao MS, Rao GM (2001) Role of Centella asiatica leaf extract in enhancing the dendritic arborization and memory retention in rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 33. Contact: Rao, M. K. G. ; Department of Anatomy, ICHS, Manipal, India

 

Sairam K, Rao CV, Goel RK (2001) Effect of Centella asiatica Linn on physical and chemical factors induced gastric ulceration and secretion in rats. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 39, 137-42. Contact: Goel, R. K.; Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India

 

Sampson JH, Raman A, Karlsen G, Navsaria H, Leigh IM (2001) In vitro keratinocyte antiproliferant effect of Centella asiatica extract and triterpenoid saponins. Phytomedicine (Jena) 8, 230-5. Contact: Raman, A. ; Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories, Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, The Franklin-Wilkins Building, London, SE1 9NN, UK

amala.raman@kcl.ac.uk

 

Sen SK, Pradhan NB, Behera LM (2001) Ethnomedicinal plants used against dysurea at Bargarh district in Orissa. Advances in Plant Sciences 14, 459-62. Contact: Sen, S. K. ; Pradhan, N. B. ; Department of Botany, Panchayat College, Bargarh, OR, 768028, India

 

Sharma R, Jaimala (2001) Centella asiatica: A medicinal plant: A review. Journal of Phytological Research 14, 161-5. Contact: Sharma, Radha ; Jaimala; Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, India, India

 

Shobi V, Goel HC (2001) Protection against radiation-induced conditioned taste aversion by Centella asiatica. Physiology and Behavior 73, 19-23. Contact: Goel, H. C.; Radiation Biology Division, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, DRDO, Lucknow Marg, New Delhi, 110 054, India

radbiol@nda.vsnl.net.in

 

Yen GC, Chen HY, Peng HH (2001) Evaluation of the cytotoxicity, mutagenicity and antimutagenicity of emerging edible plants. Food and Chemical Toxicology 39, 1045-53. Contact: Yen, G. C. ; Department of Food Science, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuokuang Road, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan

gcyen@mail.nchu.edu.tw

 

Zhu X, Wang Y, Wang J, Zhou D (2001) Experimental studies on prevention and treatment of glomerulosclerosis with Centella asiatica compound and its mechanism. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 12. Contact: Zhu, Xiaoling ; Wang, Yongjun ; Wang, Jun ; Zhou, Dawei; Department of Nephrology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

 

Bajpai AK (2000) In vitro multiplication of Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica. Bionature 20, 75-9. Contact: Bajpai, A. K.; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Lifesciences, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, 462026, India

 

Bradwejn J, Zhou Y, Koszycki D, Shlik J (2000) A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 20, 680-4. Contact: Bradwejn, Jacques ; Royal Ottawa Hospital, 1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 7K4, Canada

jbradwej@rohcg.on.ca

 

Brinkhaus B, Lindner M, Schuppan D, Hahn EG (2000) Chemical, pharmacological and clinical profile of the East Asian medical plant Centella asiatica. Phytomedicine (Jena) 7, 427-48. Contact: Brinkhaus, B. ; Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Medical Department I, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Krankenhausstr. 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany

benno.brinkhaus@med1.uni-erlangen.de

 

Chen Y, Qin L-p, Zheng H-c, Zhang Z-h (2000) Resources distribution and pharamacognostic identification of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban produced in China. Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi 25, 199-202. Contact: Chen Yao ; Qin Lu-ping ; Zheng Han-chen ; College of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China

 

Cheng CL, Matsui H, Koo MWL (2000) Effects of Centella asiatica and asiaticoside in gastric ulceration. Gastroenterology 118. Contact: Cheng, Chuen Lung ; Univ of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

 

Cheng CL, Koo MWL (2000) Effects of Centella asiatica on ethanol induced gastric mucosal lesions in rats. Life Sciences 67, 2647-53. Contact: Koo, M. W. L.; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5 Sassoon Road, 1/F, Li Shu Fan Building, Hong Kong, China

 

Edwin D, Geetha VR, Vishwanathan H, Usha Rani MV (2000) Studies on the antimutagenic effects of Centella asiatica, Alternanthera sessilis and Emblica officinalis in somatic cells of mice. Journal of Environmental Biology 21, 75-8. Contact: Usha Rani, M. V.; Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, 641 046, India

 

Grace JB, Allain L, Allen C (2000) Factors associated with plant species richness in a coastal tall-grass prairie. Journal of Vegetation Science 11, 443-52. Contact: Grace, James B. ; National Wetlands Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA, 70506, USA

 

Gupta AK, Mishra SK (2000) Less known food plants used by tribals of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Advances in Plant Sciences 13, 383-5. Contact: Gupta, Ashok K. ; Mishra, S. K.; Dept. of Botany, P.G. College, Shahdol, 484001, India

 

Jew S-s, Yoo C-h, et al. (2000) Structure-activity relationship study of asiatic acid derivatives against beta amyloid (Abeta)-induced neurotoxicity. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters 10, 119-21. Contact: Jew, Sang-sup ; Park, Hyeung-geun; College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Shillim-dong, Kwanak-gu, Seoul, 151-742, South Korea

 

Jha RK (2000) Ethnomedicinal plants specially used in "Jaundice" by tribals of Chotanagpur, Jharkhand, India. Journal of Phytological Research 13, 203-4. Contact: Jha, Radha Krishna; P.G. Department of Botany, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

 

Lee MK, Kim SR, Sung SH, Lim D-y, Kim H, Choi H, Park HK, Jew S-s, Kim YC (2000) Asiatic acid derivatives protect cultured cortical neurons from glutamate-induced excitotoxicity. Research Communications in Molecular Pathology and Pharmacology 108, 75-86. Contact: Jew, Sang-sup ; Kim, Young C.; College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 151-742, South Korea

ssjew@plaza.snu.ac.kr, youngkim@plaza.snu.ac.kr

 

Lee E-S, Park H-g, et al. (2000) Structure-activity relationship study of asiatic acid derivatives against carbontetrachloride or galactosamine-induced hepatotoxicity. Abstracts of Papers American Chemical Society 219. Contact: Lee, Eung-Seok ; Kim, Tae-Hyung ; Zhao, Long-Xuan ; Jahng, Yurngdong; College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Daedong, Kyongsan, 712-749, South Korea

 

Martelli L, Berardesca E, Martelli M (2000) Topical formulation of a new plant extract complex with refirming properties. Clinical and non-invasive evaluation in a double-blind trial. International Journal of Cosmetic Science 22, 201-6. Contact: Martelli, L. ; Dept Medicine and Public Health, Section of Pharmacology, University of Verona, Via Delle Menegone 10, 37134, Verona, Italy

 

Mathur S, Verma RK, Gupta MM, Ram M, Sharma S, Kumar S (2000) Screening of genetic resources of the medicinal-vegetable plant Centella asiatica for herb and asiaticoside yields under shaded and full sunlight conditions. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 75, 551-4. Contact: Kumar, Sushil; Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, PO CIMAP, Picnic Spot Road, Lucknow, 226015, India

 

Mauri P, Pietta P (2000) Electrospray characterization of selected medicinal plant extracts. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis 23, 61-8. Contact: Mauri, Pierluigi ; Istituto Tecnologie Biomediche Avanzate (ITBA)/CNR, Via Fratelli Cervi, 93, 20090, Segrate, Milan, Italy

 

Narain L, Bhattacharya TS, Kothari SK, Bhattacharya AK (2000) Growth and yield performance of medicinal herbs introduced in little Andaman Island. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 22-23, 404-5. Contact: Narain, Lalit ; Andaman Islands Forests and Plantation Development Corporation Ltd. HUTBAY, Port Blair, AN, 744207, India

 

Oudhia P, Tripathi RS, Choubey NK, Lal B (2000) Parthenium hysterophorus: A curse for the bio-diversity of Chhattisgarh plains of M. P. Crop Research (Hisar) 19, 221-4. Contact: Oudhia, P. ; Tripathi, R. S. ; Choubey, N. K. ; Lal, Banwari; Department of Agronomy, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, 492 001, India

 

Pagliarini MS (2000) Meiotic behavior of economically important plant species: The relationship between fertility and male sterility. Genetics and Molecular Biology 23, 997-1002. Contact: Pagliarini, Maria Suely; Departamento de Biologia Celular e Genetica, Universidade Estadual de Maringa, 87020-900, Maringa, PR, Brazil

mspaglia@dbc.uem.br

 

Rajput AP, Yadav SS (2000) Medico-botanical and phytochemical studies on medicinal plants of Dhule and Nandurbar districts of Maharashtra state. Journal of Phytological Research 13, 161-6. Contact: Rajput, A. P. ; Department of Chemistry, Jai Hind College, Deopur, Dhule, MAH, 424002, India

 

Reilly W, Reeve V (2000) Body contouring using an oral herbal antioxidant formulation: Centelaplus: A dose controlled observational study. Redox Report 5, 144-5. Contact: Reeve, Vivienne; Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia

 

Shukla YN, Srivastava R, Tripathi AK, Prajapati V (2000) Characterization of an ursane triterpenoid from Centella asiatica with growth inhibitory activity against Spilarctia obliqua. Pharmaceutical Biology 38, 262-7. Contact: Shukla, Y. N. ; Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, 226 015, India

 

Singh P, Singh UP, Singh JS (2000) Antifungal activity of methanolic of Centella asiatica and Andrographis panicuiata. Mycobiology 28, 185-9. Contact: Singh, U. P. ; Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221 005, India

 

Skaletz-Rorowski A, Kroke A, Breithardt G, Wagner H (2000) Asiatic acid and asiaticoside of Centella asiatica inhibit the proliferation of coronary smooth muscle cells. Phytomedicine (Jena) 7. Contact: Skaletz-Rorowski, A. ; Kroke, A. ; Breithardt, G. ; Inst. for Arteriosclerosis Research, University of Muenster, Domagkstr. 3, 48149, Muenster, Germany

 

Tiwari KN, Sharma NC, Tiwari V, Singh BD (2000) Micropropagation of Centella asiatica (L.), a valuable medicinal herb. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 63, 179-85. Contact: Tiwari, Kavindra Nath ; Department of Botany, Government Arvind College, Kirandul, Bastar, 494556, India

 

Xiao J, Che Z-t, Bi K-s (2000) Pre-column derivatization HPLC method for the determination of asiaticoside in Centella asiatica and Sanjinpian. Yaoxue Xuebao 35, 605-8. Contact: Xiao Jun ; Bi Kai-shun; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110015, China

ksbi@mail.sy.ln.cn

 

Aziz ZA, Lowe KC, Davey MR, Power JB (1999) Micropropagation of the medicinal species Centella asiatica. Journal of Experimental Botany 50, 19-20. Contact: Aziz, Z. A. ; Lowe, K. C. ; Davey, M. R. ; Power, J. B.; Biological Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

 

Banerjee S, Zehra M, Kumar S (1999) In vitro multiplication of Centella asiatica, a medicinal herb from leaf explants. Current Science (Bangalore) 76, 147-8. Contact: Banerjee, Suchitra ; Genetic Resources and Biotechnology Division, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, 226 015, India

 

Camargo EA, Sertie JAA, Panizza S, Delucia R (1999) Hydroalcoholic extract of Centella asiatica: Anorexiant or placebo? Revista de Ciencias Farmaceuticas 20, 193-200. Contact: Camargo, Edson Amaral ; Departamento de Farmacologia, UEL, 86051-970, Londrina, PR, Brazil

 

Chauhan DK, Agrawal S (1999) Micromorphology of the epidermis of stem and leaf of Centella asiatica (L) Urban. Journal of Phytological Research 12, 51-8. Contact: Chauhan, D. K. ; Agrawal, Sangeeta; Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India

 

Chen Y-J, Dai Y-S, et al. (1999) The effect of tetrandrine and extracts of Centella asiatica on acute radiation dermatitis in rats. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin 22, 703-6. Contact: Lai, Yu-Jun; Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 10449, Taiwan, China

 

Lopes Consolaro ME, Marques LC, Palazzo De Mello JC (1999) Pharmacognostic analysis of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban: Botanical, physico-chemical and preliminary chemical evaluation. Acta Farmaceutica Bonaerense 18, 115-20. Contact: Palazzo De Mello, Joao Carlos; Departamento de Farmacia e Farmacologia, Universidade Estadual de Maringa, Avenida Colombo, 5790, BR-87020.900, Maringa, PR, Brazil

 

Mathur S, Shasany AK, Darokar MP, Khanuja SPS, Kumar S (1999) Registration of two cultivars of the medicinal/vegetable plant Centella asiatica. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 21, 54-5. Contact: Mathur, Shalini ; Shasany, A. K. ; Darokar, M. P. ; Khanuja, S. P. S. ; Kumar, Sushil; Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, 226 015, India

 

Morganti P, Fionda A, Elia U, Tiberi L (1999) Extraction and analysis of cosmetic active ingredients from an anti-cellulitis transdermal delivery system by high-performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatographic Science 37, 51-5. Contact: Mavi Sud, Res. and Dev. Lab., Aprilia, Italy

 

Rao KP, Rao SS, Sadanandam M (1999) Tissue culture studies of Centella asiatica. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 61, 392-4. Contact: Rao, K. Purushotham ; H.K.E.S. College of Pharmacy, Gulbarga, 585 105, India

 

Shukla A, Rasik AM, Jain GK, Shankar R, Kulshrestha DK, Dhawan BN (1999) In vitro and in vivo wound healing activity of asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 65, 1-11. Contact: Shukla, A. ; Department of Biochemistry, University of Vermont, C440 Given Building, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA

 

Singh C, Jamwal U, Gupta GK, Sharma AK, Singh P (1999) Comparative growth, herbage yield, asiaticoside and madecassocide composition in Brahama-manduki (Centella asiatica). Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 21, 1048-50. Contact: Singh, C. ; Jamwal, U. ; Gupta, G. K. ; Sharma, A. K. ; Singh, P.; Regional Research Laboratory, Jammu-Tawi, 180001, India

 

Singh S, Ray BK, Mathew S, Buragohain P, Gogoi J, Gogoi S, Sharma BK, Deka PC (1999) Micropropagation of a few important medicinal plants. Annals of Biology (Hissar) 15, 1-7. Contact: Singh, S. ; Ray, B. K. ; Mathew, S. ; Buragohain, P. ; Gogoi, J. ; Gogoi, S. ; Sharma, B. K. ; Deka, P. C.; Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785 013, India

 

Tobinaga S (1999) From my ethnopharmacochemical studies. Yakugaku Zasshi 119, 185-98. Contact: Tobinaga, Seisho; Showa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3-3165 Higashitamagawagakuen, Machida-shi, Tokyo, 194-0042, Japan

 

Verma RK, Bhartariya KG, Gupta MM, Kumar S (1999) Reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography of asiaticoside in Centella asiatica. Phytochemical Analysis 10, 191-3. Contact: Gupta, M. M. ; Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, PO CIMAP, Lucknow, 226015, India

 

Who (1999) WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants, Vol. 1. In 'WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants, Vol. 1'. (WHO {a})

 

Austin DF (1998) The indiscriminate vector: Human distribution of Dichondra micrantha (convolvulaceae). Economic Botany 52, 88-106. Contact: Austin, Daniel F.; Dep. Biol. Sci., Florida Atlantic Univ., 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA

 

Bouhouche N, Solet JM, Simon-Ramiasa A, Bonaly J, Cosson L (1998) Conversion of 3-demethylthiocolchicine into thiocolchicoside by Centella asiatica suspension cultures. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 47, 743-7. Contact: Cosson, L.; Lab. Bot. Phytochim., Univ. Paris-Sud, Fac. Pharm., 5 Rue J. B. Clement, 92296 Chatenay-Malabry Cedesx, France

 

Josekutty PC (1998) Callus culture and micropropagation of Hydrocotyle asiatica (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban), a medicinal plant. Phyton (Buenos Aires) 63, 275-8. Contact: Josekutty, P. C.; Bot. Dep., Univ. Transkei, Umtata 5117, South Africa

 

Kokubugata G, Kondo K, Randall LM (1998) Intraspecific polyploidy in Centella asiatica and their karyotypes in five populations in Australia and Japan. Chromosome Science 2, 43-6. Contact: Kokubugata, Goro ; Tsukuba Botanical Garden, National Science Museum, Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaragi 305-0005, Japan

 

Laugel C, Baillet A, Ferrier D (1998) Improved HPLC determination of the Centella asiatica terpenes: Analysis in a multiple emulsion, influence of the surfactants on the retention. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies 21, 1333-45. Contact: Laugel, C. ; Lab. Chimie Analytique, Faculte Pharmacie, Avenue Jean-Baptiste Clement, Chatenay-Malabry Cedex, France

 

Patra A, Rai B, Rout GR, Das P (1998) Successful plant regeneration from callus cultures of Centella asiatica (Linn.) urban. Plant Growth Regulation 24, 13-6. Contact: Das, P.; Plant Biotechnol. Div., Plant Tissue Culture Lab., Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar-751015, India

 

Sarkar P, Sinha Babu SP, Sukul NC (1998) Antifilarial effect of a combination of botanicals from Acacia auriculiformis and Centella asiatica on canine dirofilariasis. Pharmaceutical Biology 36, 107-10. Contact: Sukul, Nirmal C.; Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan-731 235, West Bengal, India

 

Sunilkumar SP, Shivakumar HG (1998) Evaluation of topical formulations of aqueous extract of Centella asiatica on open wounds in rats. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 36, 569-72. Contact: Shivakumar, H. G.; J.S.S. Coll. Pharm., S.S. Nagara, Mysore 570 015, India

 

De Lucia R, Sertie JAA, Camargo EA, Panizza S (1997) Pharmacological and toxicological studies on Centella asiatica extract. Fitoterapia 68, 413-6. Contact: Sertie, J. A. A. ; Dep. Farmacol., Inst. Ciencias Biomed., Univ. de Sao Paulo, 05508-900, Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil

 

Hamdi Pacha Y, Benazzouz M, Belkhiri H, Chari Z, Serakta M, Bensgni L (1997) Healing effect of Lawsonia inermis L. (henna) as exemplified by the third degree burns. Revue de Medecines et Pharmacopees Africaines 11-12, 151-6. Contact: Hamdi Pacha, Y. ; Inst. Sci. Vet., Univ. Constantine, Constantine, Algeria

 

Ji B, Chen B, Jia B (1997) Effect of titracted extract of Centella asiatica on experimental gastric injury: The mechanism of initial investigation. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 12. Contact: Dep. Gastroenterol., First Hosp., Beijing Med. Univ., Beijing, China

 

Kim C-K, Kim J-H, Park K-M, Oh K-H, Oh U, Hwang S-J (1997) Preparation and evaluation of a titrated extract of Centella asiatica injection in the form of an extemporaneous micellar solution. International Journal of Pharmaceutics (Amsterdam) 146, 63-70. Contact: Kim, Chong-Kook ; Coll. Pharm., Seoul Natl. Univ., San 56-1, Shinlim-dong, Kwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea

 

Rouillard-Guellec F, Robin J-R, Rakoto-Ratsimamanga A, Ratsimamanga S, Rasaoanaivo P (1997) Comparative study of Centella asiatica of Madagascan origin and Indian origin. Acta Botanica Gallica 144, 489-93. Contact: Rouillard-Guellec, Francoise ; Robin, Jean-Renaud ; Cent. Recherche Yves Rocher, 101 quai Roosevelt, F-92444 Issy-les-Moulineux Cedex, France

 

Srivastava R, Shukla YN, Darokar MP (1997) Antibacterial activity of Centella asiatica. Fitoterapia 68, 466-7. Contact: Shukla, Y. N. ; Central Inst. Med. Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India

 

Srivastava R, Shukla YN, Tripathi AK (1997) Antifeedant compounds from Centella asiatica. Fitoterapia 68, 93-4. Contact: Shukla, Y. N. ; Central Inst. Medicinal Aromatic Plants, Lucknow - 226015, India

 

Srivastava R, Shukla YN, Kumar S (1997) Chemistry and pharmacology of Centella asiatica: A review. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 19, 1049-56. Contact: Central Inst. Med. Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow 226 015, India

 

Vaidya ADB (1997) The status and scope of Indian medicinal plants acting on central nervous system. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 29, S340-S3. Contact: Vaidya, Ashok D. B.; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P.A. Res. Cent., Mumbai 400 049, India

 

Ali AM, Mackeen MM, El-Sharkawy SH, Hamid JA, Ismail NH, Ahmad FBH, Lajis NH (1996) Antiviral and cytotoxic activities of some plants used in Malaysian indigenous medicine. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science 19, 129-36. Contact: Ali, Abdul Manaf ; Dep. Biotechnol., Univ. Pertanian Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

 

Bajpai AK, Agarker MS, Goswami HK (1996) Biology, conservation and management of Bhoj wetland: III. Floristic composition in and around upper lake, ecosystem Bhopal. Bionature 16, 53-64. Contact: Genetics Inst., Society of Bionaturalists, Dep. Genetics, Bhopal Univ. Campus, Bhopal 462026, India

 

Chakraborty T, Babu SPS, Sukul NC (1996) Preliminary evidence of antifilarial effect of Centella asiatica on canine dirofilariasis. Fitoterapia 67, 110-2. Contact: Dep. Zool., Visva-Bharati Univ., Santiniketan-731235, West Bengal, India

 

Consolaro MEL, Pagliarini MS, Chaves LJ (1996) Meiotic behavior, pollen fertility and seed production in Brazilian populations of Centella asiatica (L.) urban (Umbelliferae). Cytologia (Tokyo) 61, 375-81. Contact: Consolaro, Marcia Edilaine Lopes ; Pagliarini, Maria Suely ; Dep. Cell Biol. Genet., State Univ. Maringa, 87020-900-Maringa-Parana, Brazil

 

Hwang Y-Y, Park K-M, Hwang S-J, Oh U, Kim C-K (1996) Reduction of pain with micelle for titrated extract of Centella asiatica. Pharmaceutical Research (New York) 13. Contact: Coll. Pharmacy, Seoul National Univ., Shinlim-dong, Kwanack-ku, Seoul 151-742, South Korea

 

Inamdar PK, Yeole RD, Ghogare AB, De Souza NJ (1996) Determination of biologically active constituents in Centella asiatica. Journal of Chromatography A 742, 127-30. Contact: Inamdar, P. K. ; Res. Centre, Hoechst India Ltd., Muland, Bombay, India

 

Lopes Consolaro ME, Pagliarini MS (1996) Spontaneous chromosome stickiness in microsporocytes of Centella asiatica (L.) urban (Umbelliferae). Cytologia (Tokyo) 61, 57-61. Contact: Dep. Cell Biol. Genetics, State Univ. Maringa, 87020-900 Maringa, Parana, Brazil

 

Paek YW, Hwang SJ, Park DH, Hwang B (1996) Multiplication and transformation of medicinal plants for production of useful secondary metabolites: II. Establishment of hairy root cultures of Centella asiatica. Journal of Plant Biology 39, 161-6. Contact: Hwang, Baik; Dep. Biol., Chonnam Natl. Univ., Kwangju 500-757, South Korea

 

Rao GV, Shivakumar HG, Parthasarathi G (1996) Influence of aqueous extract of Centella asiatica (brahmi) on experimental wounds in albino rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 28, 249-53. Contact: Shivakumar, H. G. ; J. S. S. Coll. Pharm., S. S. Nagara, Mysore 570 0156, India

 

Sailaja MV, Das VSR (1996) Leaf solar tracking response exhibits diurnal constancy in photosystem II efficiency. Environmental and Experimental Botany 36, 431-8. Contact: Das, V. S. Rama; Dep. Plant Sci., Sch. Life Sci., Univ. Hyderabad, Hyderabad 500 046, India

 

Suguna L, Sivakumar P, Chandrakasan G (1996) Effects of Centella asiatica extract on dermal wound healing in rats. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 34, 1208-11. Contact: Chandrakasan, Gowri; Dep. Biochem., Central Leather Res. Inst., Madras 600 020, India

 

Babu TD, Kuttan G, Padikkala J (1995) Cytotoxic and anti-tumour properties of certain taxa of Umbelliferae with special reference to Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 48, 53-7. Contact: Padikkala, J.; Amala Cancer Res. Cent., Amalanagar P.O., Thrissur 680 553, Kerala, India

 

Bilbao I, Aguirre A, Zabala R, Gonzalez R, Raton J, Diaz Perez JL (1995) Allergic dermatitis from butoxyethyl nicotinic acid and Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 33, 435-6. Contact: Servicio de Dermatologia, Hospital de Cruces, 48903 Baracaldo, Vizcaya, Spain

 

Fischer DCH, Kato ETM, Schleier R (1995) Pharmacobotanical study of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban (umbelliferae). Revista de Farmacia e Bioquimica da Universidade de Sao Paulo 31, 43-8. Contact: Fischer, Dominique Corinne Hermine ; Kato, Edna Tomiko Myiake ; Departamento Farmacia, Faculdade Ciencias Farmaceuticas Universidade Sao Paulo, Caixa Postal: 66.355, CEP: 05389-970, Sao Paulo, Brazil

 

Kim C-K, Kim J-H, Oh K-H, Hwang S-J (1995) Extemporaneous micellar solubilization of titrated extract of Centella asiatica in aqueous media. Pharmaceutical Research (New York) 12. Contact: Coll. Pharmacy, Seoul Natl. Univ., Seoul 151-742, South Korea

 

Kim K-S, Paek Y-W, Ko K-M, Hwang S-J, Im H-T, Hwang B (1995) Multiplication and Transformation of Medicinal Plants for Production of Useful Secondary Metabolites: I. Plant Regeneration from Petiole Explants of Centella asiatica by In Vitro Cultures. Journal of Plant Biology 38, 211-5. Contact: Hwang, Baik; Dep. Biol., Channam Natl. Univ., Kwangju 500-757, South Korea

 

Danese P, Carnevali C, Bertazzoni MG (1994) Allergic contact dermatitis due to Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 31. Contact: Dep. Dermatology, C. Poma Hosp., Viale Albertoni 1, Mantova 46100, Italy

 

Mani BA, Prabhakar M (1994) Foliar architecture of some medicinal plants in Ficoidales. Chinese Journal of Botany 6, 19-22. Contact: Plant Anatomy Taxonomy Lab., Dep. Botany, Osmania Univ., Hyderabad 500 007, India

 

Plohmann B, Bader G, Streich S, Hiller K, Franz G (1994) Immunomodulatory effects of triterpenoid saponins. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2. Contact: Plohmann, B. ; Franz, G.; Institut fuer Pharmazeutische Biologie, Universitaet Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany

 

Hausen BM (1993) Centella asiatica (Indian pennywort), an effective therapeutic but a weak sensitizer. Contact Dermatitis 29, 175-9. Contact: Dep. Dermatol., Univ. Hosp., Martinistrasse 52, D-2000 Hamburg 20, Germany

 

Hoffmann JJ, Fraga BM (1993) Microbial transformation of diterpenes: Hydroxylation of 17-acetoxykolavenol acetate by Mucor plumbeus. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 33, 827-30. Contact: Hoffmann, Joseph J. ; Univ. Arizona, Office of Arid Lands Studies, Bioresources Res. Facility, 250 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706, USA

 

Kasonia K, Ansay M, Gustin P, Plume C (1993) Plants used in ethnomedicine for asthma in Kivu (Zaire). Belgian Journal of Botany 126, 20-8. Contact: Kasonia, K. ; Universite Lubumbashi, l'Universite Liege, Fac. Medecine Veterinaire, Pharmacologie Toxicologie, B-41 Bld. de Colonster, Sart-Tilman, B-4000 Liege, Belgique, belgium

 

Kim YN, Park YS, Kim HK, Jeon BC, Youn SE, Lee HY (1993) Enhancement of the attachment on microcarriers and tPA production by fibroblast cells in a serum-free medium by the addition of the extracts of Centella asiatica. Cytotechnology 13, 221-6. Contact: Lee, Hyeon Y.; Dep. Food Engineering, Kangwon National Univ., Chunchon 200-701, Korea

 

Kulkarni SK, Verma A (1993) Aswagandha and brahmi: Nootropic and de-addiction profile of psychotropic indigenous plants. Drugs of Today 29, 257-63. Contact: Kulkarni, S. K. ; Dep. Pharmaceutical Sci., Panjab Univ., Chandigarh 160014, India

 

Olmsted I, Dunevitz H, Platt WJ (1993) Effects of freezes on tropical trees in Everglades National Park Florida, USA. Tropical Ecology 34, 17-34. Contact: Olmsted, Ingrid ; CICY, Centro Investigacion Cientifica Yucatan, Apartado Postal 87, Cordemex, Merida 97310, Yucatan, Mexico

 

Solet J-M, Bister-Miel F, Galons H, Spagnoli R, Guignard J-L, Cosson L (1993) Glucosylation of thiocolchicine by a cell suspension culture of Centella asiatica. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 33, 817-20. Contact: Solet, Jean-Michel ; Bister-Miel, Francoise ; Guignard, Jean-Louis ; Cosson, Louis; Lab. de Botanique et Phytochimie, Univ. de Paris Sud, Fac. de Pharm., 5 rue J. B. Clement, 92296 Chatenay Malabry Cedex, France

 

Wankhar B, Tripathi RS (1993) Population dynamics of Centella asiatica (Linn.) Urb., A clonal herbaceous perennial in Jhum fallows. Tropical Ecology 34, 35-43. Contact: Tripathi, R. S.; Dep. Botany, N.E. Hill Univ., Shillong-793 014, India

 

Chatterjee TK, Chakraborty A, Pathak M, Sengupta GC (1992) Effects of plant extract Centella asiatica (Linn.) on cold restraint stress ulcer in rats. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 30, 889-91. Contact: Chatterjee, T. K. ; Chakraborty, A. ; Pathak, M. ; Pharmacol. Res. Lab., Dep. Pharmaceutical Technol., Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta 700 032, India

 

Chou C-H, Leu L-L (1992) Allelopathic substances and interactions of Delonix regia (Boj) Raf. Journal of Chemical Ecology 18, 2285-303. Contact: Chou, Chang-Hung ; Inst. Bot., Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan 115, taiwan

 

Collins DJ, Pilotti CA, Wallis AFA (1992) Triterpene Acids from Some Papua New Guinea Terminalia Species. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 31, 881-4. Contact: COLLINS D J ; DEP CHEM, MONASH UNIV, CLAYTON, VICTORIA 3168, AUST

 

Dave Y, Menon ARS, Thomas V (1992) A Comparative Study of Oil Canals in the Pericarp of Some Indian Umbelliferae. Feddes Repertorium 103, 71-5. Contact: DAVE Y ; SARDAR PATEL UNIV, DEP BIOSCIENCES, VALLABH VIDYANAGAR 388 120, GUJARAT, INDIA

 

Izu R, Aguirre A, Gil N, Diaz-Perez JL (1992) Allergic Contact Dermatitis from a Cream Containing Centella-Asiatica Extract. Contact Dermatitis 26, 192-3. Contact: IZU R ; DERMATOL DEP, CRUCES HOSP, BILBAO, SPAIN

 

Mandal NR (1992) Notes on some interesting plants from Sikkim. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 16, 234-6. Contact: Botanical Survey India, Gangtok-737 101, India

 

Nalini K, Aroor AR, Karanth KS, Rao A (1992) Effect of Centella-Asiatica Fresh Leaf Aqueous Extract on Learning and Memory and Biogenic Amine Turnover in Albino Rats. Fitoterapia 63, 232-7. Contact: NALINI K ; DEP CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY NUTRITION, KASTURBA MED COLL, MANIPAL 576 119, INDIA

 

Sung TV, Lavaud C, Porzel A, Steglich W, Adam G (1992) Triterpenoids and Their Glycosides from the Bark of Schefflera-Octophylla. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 31, 227-32. Contact: SUNG T V ; INST NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEM, NATL RES CENT SRV, HANOI, VIETNAM

 

Tennekoon KH, Jeevathayaparan S, Karunanayake EH (1992) Evaluation of possible galactagogue activity of a selected group of Sri Lankan medicinal plants. Journal of the National Science Council of Sri Lanka 20, 33-41. Contact: Tennekoon, Kamani H. ; Dep. Physiol., Fac. Med., Univ. Colombo, Colombo

 

Vohora SB, Dandiya PC (1992) Herbal Analgesic Drugs. Fitoterapia 63, 195-207. Contact: VOHORA S B ; JAMIA HOMDARD, NEW DELHI 110 062 INDIA

 

Abeywickrama K, Bean GA (1991) Toxigenic Aspergillus-Flavus and Aflatoxins in Sri Lankan Medicinal Plant Material. Mycopathologia 113, 187-90. Contact: ABEYWICKRAMA K ; DEP BOTANY, UNIV MD, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20742, USA

 

Das A, Mallick R (1991) Correlation between Genomic Diversity and Asiaticoside Content in Centella-Asiatica L. Urban. Botanical Bulletin of Academia Sinica (Taipei) 32, 1-8. Contact: DAS A ; CENT ADV STUDY, DEP BOT, UNIV CALCUTTA, 35 BALLYGUNGE CIRCULAR RD, CALCUTTA 700 019, INDIA

 

Diallo B, Vanhaelen-Fastre R, Vanhaelen M (1991) Direct Coupling of High-Speed Counter-Current Chromatography to Thin-Layer Chromatography Application to the Separation of Asiaticoside and Madecassoside from Centella-Asiatica. Journal of Chromatography 558, 446-50. Contact: DIALLO B ; LAB PHARMACOGNOSY AND BROMATOL, FREE UNIV BRUSSELS, B205-4 BD DU TRIOMPHE, 1050 BRUSSELS, BELG

 

Diwan PV, Karwande I, Singh AK (1991) Anti-Anxiety Profile of Manduk Parni Centella-Asiatica in Animals. Fitoterapia 62, 253-7. Contact: DIWAN P V ; BIOLOGY GROUP, INDIAN INSTITUTE CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, HYDERABAD-500 007 AP INDIA

 

Jha KK, Gupta C (1991) Intercropping of Medicinal Plants with Poplar and Their Phenology. Indian Forester 117, 535-44. Contact: JHA K K ; STATE SILVICULTURIST, SAL REGION, HALDWANI, INDIA

 

Mallol J, Belda MA, Costa D, Noval A, Sola M (1991) Prophylaxis of Striae Gravidarum with a Topical Formulation a Double Blind Trial. International Journal of Cosmetic Science 13, 51-8. Contact: MALLOL J ; SCH MED, UNIT PHARMACOL, UNIV BARCELONA, REUS, SPAIN

 

Montecchio GP, Samaden A, Carbone S, Vigotti M, Siragusa S, Piovella F (1991) Centella Asiatica Triterpenic Fraction Cattf Reduces the Number of Circulating Endothelial Cells in Subjects with Post Phlebitic Syndrome. Haematologica 76, 256-9. Contact: MONTECCHIO G P ; CLINICA MEDICA II, IRCCS POLICLINICO S MATTEO, PIAZZALE GOLGI, 27100 PAVIA, ITALY

 

Nagare MB, Kumbhojkar MS, Vartak VD (1991) Studies on Cultivated Lawn Species in Pune Metropolitan Area. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 15, 233-8. Contact: NAGARE M B ; DEP BOT, MACS RES INST, PUNE-411 004

 

Arpaia MR, Ferrone R, Amitrano M, Nappo C, Leonardo G, Del Guercio R (1990) Effects of Centella-Asiatica Extract on Mucopolysaccharide Metabolism in Subjects with Varicose Veins. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Research 10, 229-34. Contact: ARPAIA M R ; IST MED GENERALE METODOLOGIA CLINICA, CATTEDRA SERV SPECIALE ANGIOLOGIA MEDICA, VIA PANSINI 5, 80131 NAPOLI, ITALY

 

Belcaro GV, Rulo A, Grimaldi R (1990) Capillary Filtration and Ankle Edema in Patients with Venous Hypertension Treated with Ttfca. Angiology 41, 12-8. Contact: BELCARO G V ; VIA VESPUCCI 65, I-65100 PESCARA, ITALY

 

Belcaro GV, Grimaldi R, Guidi G (1990) Improvement of Capillary Permeability in Patients with Venous Hypertension after Treatment with Ttfca. Angiology 41, 533-40. Contact: BELCARO G V ; VIA VESPUCCI 65, 65100 PESCARA, ITALY

 

Belcaro G, Grimaldi R, Guidi G, Laurora G, Cesarone MR, Steigerwalt RD, Pomante P (1990) Treatment of Diabetic Microangiopathy with Ttfca a Microcirculatory Study with Laser-Doppler Flowmetry Oxygen Partial Pressure Carbon Dioxide Partial Pressure and Capillary Permeability Measurements. Current Therapeutic Research 47, 421-8. Contact: BELCARO G ; VIA VESPUCCI 65, 65100 PESCARA, ITALY

 

Grimaldi R, De Ponti F, D'Angelo L, Caravaggi M, Guidi G, Lecchini S, Frigo GM, Crema A (1990) Pharmacokinetics of the Total Triterpenic Fraction of Centella-Asiatica after Single and Multiple Administrations to Healthy Volunteers a New Assay for Asiatic Acid. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 28, 235-42. Contact: GRIMALDI R ; DEP INTERN MED THER, SECT PHARMACOL TOXICOL, UNIV PAVIA, PIAZZA BOTTA 10, I-27100 PAVIA, ITALY

 

Sakina MR, Dandiya PC (1990) A Psychoneuropharmacological Profile of Centella-Asiatica Extract. Fitoterapia 61, 291-6. Contact: SAKINA M R ; INST HISTORY MED MED RES, NEW DELHI-110062, INDIA

 

Vogel HG, De Souza NJ, D'Sa A (1990) Effect of Terpenoids Isolated from Centella-Asiatica on Granuloma Tissue. Acta Therapeutica 16, 285-98. Contact: VOGEL H G ; HOECHST AG, BUILDING H 823, D-6230 FRANKFURT/M 80, GERMANY

 

Wankhar B, Tripathi RS (1990) Competitive Fitness of Centella-Asiatica Populations Raised from Stem Cuttings and Seedlings. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences Plant Sciences 100, 239-46. Contact: WANKHAR B ; DEP BOTANY, NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIV, SHILLONG 793 014, INDIA

 

Wankhar B, Tripathi RS (1990) Growth and Reproductive Allocation Pattern of Centella-Asiatica Raised from Stem Cuttings of Different Sizes in Relation to Light Regimes Soil Texture and Soil Moisture. Acta Oecologica 11, 683-92. Contact: WANKHAR B ; DEP BOTANY, NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIV, SHILLONG 793 014, INDIA

 

Bagchi GD, Puri HS (1989) Centella-Asiatica Ii. Herba Hungarica 28, 127-34. Contact: BAGCHI G D ; CENTRAL INST MED, AROMATIC PLANTS, POB RSM NAGAR, LUCKOW-226016, INDIA

 

Belcaro G, Laurora G, Cesarone MR, Errichi BM, Grimaldi R, Guidi G (1989) Efficacy of Centellase in the Treatment of Venous Hypertension Evaluated by a Combined Microcirculatory Model. Current Therapeutic Research 46, 1015-26. Contact: BELCARO G ; VIA VESPUCCI 65, 65100 PESCARA, ITALY

 

Gediya KM, Malavia DD, Patel JC (1989) Studies on Cultural and Chemical Weed Control in Chickpea Cicer-Arietinum L. Indian Journal of Agronomy 34, 511-3. Contact: GEDIYA K M ; DEP AGRONOMY, GUJARAT AGRIC UNIV, JUNAGADH, GUJARAT, INDIA

 

Hamal IA, Koul AK (1989) Taxonomic Position of Centella-Asiatica L. Urban. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences Plant Sciences 99, 363-8. Contact: HAMAL I A ; DEP BIOSCI, UNIV JAMMU, JAMMU 180 001, INDIA

 

Maquart FX, Bellon G, Gillery P, Randoux A, Borel JP (1989) Stimulation of Cultured Fibroblast Collagen Synthesis by Triterpenes Extracted from Centella-Asiatica. Semaine des Hopitaux 65, 1571-4. Contact: MAQUART F X ; LAB BIOCHIM, CNRS UA 610, FAC MED, 51092 REIMS CEDEX

 

Melhem TS, Correa AMDS, Bissa WM (1989) Pollen Flora of the Fontes Do Ipiranga State Park Reserve Sao Paulo Brazil Families 72. Symplocaceae 131. Umbelliferae. Hoehnea 16, 203-10. Contact: MELHEM T S ; INSTITUTO BOTANICA, CAIXA POSTAL 4005, 01000 SAO PAULO, SP, BRASIL

 

Sahu NP, Roy SK, Mahato SB (1989) Spectroscopic Determination of Structures of Triterpenoid Trisaccharides from Centella-Asiatica. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 28, 2852-4. Contact: SAHU N P ; INDIAN INST CHEM BIOL, 4 RAJA S C MULLICK RD, JADAVPUR, CALCUTTA 700 032, INDIA

 

Tomei PE, Cioni PL, Morelli I (1989) Geobotanical and Phytochemical Comments on the Subject of Hydrocotyle-Vulgaris L. Hydrocotyle-Ranunculoides L. And Centella-Asiatica L. Urban. Plantes Medicinales et Phytotherapie 23, 38-45. Contact: TOMEI P E ; DIP DI SCI BOTANICHE DELL'UNIV DI PISA

 

Zheng M (1989) An Experimental Study of the Anti-Hsv-Ii Action of 500 Herbal Drugs. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 9, 113-6. Contact: ZHENG M; DEP MICROBIOL, JIANGXI MED COLL, NANCHANG

 

Bagchi GD, Puri HS (1988) Centella-Asiatica I. Herba Hungarica 27, 137-40. Contact: BAGCHI G D ; CENTRAL INST MED AROMATIC PLANTS, PO BOX 1 RSM NAGAR, LUCKNOW-226 016, INDIA

 

Bister-Miel F, Agier C, Bury M, Viel C, Guignard JL (1988) Compared Biotransformation of Benzylisoquinolines by a Non-Alkaloid Producing Plant Cell Suspension. Bulletin de la Societe Botanique de France Lettres Botaniques 135, 57-70. Contact: BISTER-MIEL F ; FAC DE PHARM, UNIV PARIS-SUD, RUE JB CLEMENT, 92296 CHATENAY-MALABRY, FRANCE

 

Bonati A (1988) Industry and the Conservation of Medicinal Plants. Fitoterapia, 367-70. Contact: BONATI A; INVERNI DELLA BEFFA - MILAN

 

Kartnig T (1988) Clinical Applications of Centella-Asiatica L. Urb. In 'Craker, L. E. And J. E. Simon (Ed.). Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants, Vol. 3. Recent Advances in Botany, Horticulture, and Pharmacology. Xi+220p. Oryx Press: Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Illus. Maps' pp. 145-74)

 

Kishun R, Chand R (1988) Epiphytic Survival of Xanthomonas-Campestris Pathovar Campestris on Centella-Asiatica L. Urban. International Journal of Tropical Plant Diseases 6, 189-94. Contact: KISHUN R ; INDIAN INST HORTICULTURAL RES, 255 UPPER PALACE ORCHARDS, BANGALORE, 560080

 

Malek MA, Khanom LAM, Parveen B (1988) New Record of an Alternate Host Plant of Cigarette Beetle Lasioderma-Serricorne Fab. Anobiidae Coleoptera. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology 16, 59-60. Contact: MALEK M A ; BCSIR LAB, RAJSHAHI, BANGLADESH

 

Tenni R, Zanaboni G, De Agostini MP, Rossi A, Bendotti C, Cetta G (1988) Effect of the Triterpenoid Fraction of Centella-Asiatica on Macromolecules of the Connective Matrix in Human Skin Fibroblast Cultures. Italian Journal of Biochemistry (English Edition) 37, 69-77. Contact: TENNI R ; DIPARTIMENTO DI BIOCHIMICA E, UNIVERSITA DI PAVIA

 

Ahmad M, Sabir AW, Akhtar S, Bhatty MK (1987) Medicinal Plants of Family Umbelliferae Part Iii. Hamdard Medicus 30, 3-19. Contact: AHMAD M ; PCSIR LAB, LAHORE, PAKISTAN

 

Dall'Antonia F, Dal Cortivo G, Baggio E, Gallo V, Toffon A (1987) Instrumental Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Phlebotonic Pharmaceuticals. Acta Chirurgica Italica 43, 250-3. Contact: DALL'ANTONIA F ; I DIV DI CHIRURGIA GEN, OSPEDALE CIVILE DI VICENZA, ULSS N 8

 

Giardina A, Castelli GP, Ali A (1987) Use of Centella-Asiatica in the Topical Treatment of Trophic Ulcers of the Lower Limbs. Chronica Dermatologica 18, 109-12. Contact: GIARDINA A ; USL 26 PRESIDIO OSPEDALIERO UMBERTO I SIRACUSA, DIV DERMATOL VENEROL

 

Monteverde A, Occhipinti P, Rossi F, Vellata D (1987) Comparison between Extract of Centella-Asiatica and O-Beta Hydroxyethyl Rutoside in the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Limbs a Controlled Clinical Trial. Acta Therapeutica 13, 629-36. Contact: MONTEVERDE A ; II DIVISIONE MEDICINA GENERALE, OSPEDALE MAGGIORE DELLA CARITA, NOVARA, ITALY

 

Pointel JP, Boccalon H, Cloarec M, Ledevehat C, Joubert M (1987) Titrated Extract of Centella-Asiatica Teca in the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Limbs. Angiology 38, 46-50. Contact: POINTEL J P ; DEP OF NUTRITION AND METABOLIC DISEASES, OF THE UNIV OF NANCY, HOPITAL JEANNE D'ARC-BP 303, 54201 TOUL CEDEX, FRANCE

 

Scandale G, Arbore S (1987) Centella-Asiatica and Venous Insufficiency in Old Age Clinical and Capillaroscopic Evaluation. Medicina Geriatrica 19, 162-4.

 

Bokhari MH (1986) Aquatic Plants of Iran and Pakistan Apiaceae Umbelliferae V. Biologia (Lahore) 32, 81-92. Contact: BOKHARI M H; DEP BOTANY, BAHA-UD-DIN ZAKARIA UNIV, MULTAN, PAKISTAN

 

Kailasapathy K, Koneshan T (1986) Effect of Wilting on the Ascorbate Content of Selected Fresh Green Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Sri-Lanka. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 34, 259-61. Contact: KAILASAPATHY K ; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA, PERADENIYA, SRI LANKA

 

Pointel JP, Boccalon H, Cloarec M, Ledevehat C, Joubert M (1986) Titrated Extract of Centella-Asiatica in the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Limbs. Angiology 37, 420-1. Contact: POINTEL J P ; HOPITAL JEANNE D'ARC, TOUL CEDEX, FR

 

Vena GA, Angelini GA (1986) Contact Allergy to Centelase. Contact Dermatitis 15, 108-9. Contact: VENA G A ; DEP DERMATOL, POLICLIN, VIA GIMMA 99, BARI, ITALY

 

Eun HC, Lee AY (1985) Contact Dermatitis Due to Madecassol. Contact Dermatitis 13, 310-3. Contact: EUN H C ; DEP DERMATOL, COLL MED, SEOUL NATL UNIV HOSP, 28 YUKUN-DONG, CHONGNO-KU, SEOUL, KOREA

 

Prasad PN, Ammal EKK (1985) Chromosome Count of Centella-Asiatica Urbana. Current Science (Bangalore) 54, 706-7. Contact: PRASAD P N ; DEP SIDDHA MED, FAC SCI, TAMIL UNIV, THANJAVUR 613 001

 

Allegra C (1984) A Comparative Capillaroscopic Study of Some Bioflavonoids and Total Triterpene Fraction of Centella-Asiatica in Venous Insufficiency. Clinica Terapeutica 110, 555-9. Contact: ALLEGRA C; VIA S ERASMO, 14-ROMA

 

Del Vecchio A, Senni I, Cossu G, Molinaro M (1984) Centella-Asiatica on the Biosynthetic Activity of Fibroblasts in Culture. Farmaco Edizione Pratica 39, 355-64. Contact: DEL VECCHIO A ; SCHARPER SPA, RODANO, MI, USA

 

Dhorranintra B, Jongsermsiriskun P, Leelasetakul S, Sriumpai S (1984) Effects of Centella-Asiatica Glycoside Cream on Guinea-Pig Skin. Siriraj Hospital Gazette 36, 721-4. Contact: DHORRANINTRA B ; DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, BANGKOK 10700

 

Ram AS, Devi HM (1984) Development of Gametophytes in Some Hydrocotyloideae. Indian Botanical Reporter 3, 5-9. Contact: RAM A S ; CENTRAL COFFEE RESEARCH INST, COFFEE RESEARCH STATION 577 117, CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

 

Ricevuti G, Mazzone A, Baiguera R, Rossi ML, Servida P, Tarantola M (1984) Effect of Centella Asiatica on Phagocyte Chemo Taxis. European Journal of Clinical Investigation 14. Contact: RICEVUTI G ; FIRST MED CLINIC-UNIV PAVIA, ITALY

 

Allegra C, Pollari G, Criscuolo A, Bonifacio M, Tabassi D (1981) Centella-Asiatica Extract in Venous Disorders of the Lower Limbs Comparative Clinical and Instrumental Trial against a Placebo. Clinica Terapeutica 99, 507-14. Contact: ALLEGRA C ; SERV ANGIOL OSP S GIOVANNI, USL RM9, ROMA, ITALY

 

Deshpande S, Gupta SS, Shinde S, Iyengar VL, Shastry S (1980) Psychotropic Effect of Centella-Asiatica. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 12. Contact: DESHPANDE S ; DEP PHARMACOL, PT J N M MED COLL, RAIPUR, INDIA

 

Basnyat SR, Kulkarni YS (1979) New Bacterial Leaf Spot of Centella-Asiatica Hydrocotyle-Asiatica. Biovigyanam 5, 179-80. Contact: BASNYAT S R ; MAHARASHTRA ASSOC CULTIV SCI-RES INST, PUNE 411 004, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

 

Paris M, Paris R (1978) Umbelliferae with a Pharmacologic Action. In 'Cauwet-Marc, Anne-Marie and Jacques Carbonnier (Ed.). Les Ombelliferes: Contributions Pluridisciplinaires a La Systematique. Actes Du 2e Symposium International Sur Les Ombelliferes. Perpignan, 18-21 Mai 1977. (the Umbelliferae: Multidisciplinary Contributions to Systematics. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium. Perpignan, France, May 18-21, 1977.). (in Fr.). Xix+865p. Illus. Cnrs: Paris, France' pp. 823-32)

 

Poizot A, Dumez D (1978) Modification of the Healing Kinetic after Iterative Exeresis in the Rat Action of Titrated Extract of Centella-Asiatica on Duration of Healing. Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences Serie D Sciences Naturelles 286, 789-92.

 

Sinha BMB, Sinha AK (1977) Meiotic Studies on Some Species of Umbelliferae. Cytologia (Tokyo) 42, 465-72. Contact: SINHA B M B ; DEP BOT, PATNA UNIV, PATNA-5, BIHAR, INDIA

 

Viala A, Cano JP, Durand A, Paulin R, Roux F, Placidi M, Pinhas H, Lefournier C (1977) Study in Animals of the Trans Cutaneous Penetration of Labeled Active Principles of the Titrated Extract of Centella-Asiatica Applied on the Skin in 2 Topical Forms. Therapie (London/Paris) 32, 573-84. Contact: VIALA A ; LAB TOXICOL GEN BIOTOXICOL, UNITE ENSEIGN RECH PHARM, 27 BLVD JEAN-MOULIN, 13005 MARSEILLE, FR

 

Lal A, Yadav BS, Nandwana RP (1976) A Record of Some New and Known Weed Hosts of Rotylenchulus-Reniformis from Rajasthan India. Indian Journal of Nematology 6, 94-5.

 

Ravokatra A, Nigeon-Dureuil M, Ratsimamanga AR (1974) Action of a Penta Cyclic Tri Terpenoid Asiaticoside Derived from Hydrocotyle-Madagascariensis or Centella-Asiatica on Gastric Ulceration of the Wistar Rat Exposed to Cold at 2 Celsius. Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences Serie D Sciences Naturelles 278, 1743-6.

 

Filou M (1973) 2 Cases of Sensitization to Umbelliferae of the Genus Apium. Revue Francaise d'Allergologie 13.

 

Kulshreshtha DK, Rastogi RP (1973) Identification of Ebelin Lactone from Bacoside a and the Nature of Its Genuine Sapogenin. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 12, 2074-6.

 

Lin YC, Yang TI, Chen JY, Yang CS (1972) Search for Biologically Active Substances in Taiwan Medicinal Plants Part 1 Screening for Anti Tumor and Anti Microbial Substances. Chinese Journal of Microbiology 5, 76-81.

 

Sasaki S, Shinkai H, Akashi Y, Kishihara Y (1972) Studies on the Mechanism of Action of Asiaticoside Madecassol on Experimental Granulation Tissue and Cultured Fibroblasts and Its Clinical Application in Systemic Scleroderma. Acta Dermato-Venereologica 52, 141-50.

 

Chasseaud LF, Fry BJ, Hawkins DR, Lewis JD, Sword IP, Taylor T, Hathway DE (1971) The Metabolism of Asiatic-Acid Madecassic-Acid and Asiaticoside in the Rat. Arzneimittel-Forschung 21, 1379-84.

 

Itow S (1970) Centello-Zoysietum-Japonicae a Grazed Grassland Community in Kyushu Japan. Japanese Journal of Ecology 20, 53-8.

 

Ramaswamy AS, Periyasamy SM, Basu N (1970) Pharmacological Studies on Centella-Asiatica-D Brahma-Manduki Umbelliferae-D. Journal of Research in Indian Medicine 4, 160-75.

 

Hanna LK, Amin L, Serafy IE (1969) Trophic Ulcers and Their Treatment with Madecassol. Afrique Medicale 8, 315-8.

 

Monteil R (1969) Titrated Extract of Centella-Asiatica-D in the Cicatrization of Burns. Feuillets du Praticien 34, 1-16.

 

Rao PS, Seshadri TR (1969) Variation in the Chemical Composition of Indian Samples of Centella-Asiatica-D. Current Science (Bangalore) 38, 77-9.

 

Singh B, Rastogi RP (1969) A Reinvestigation of the Tri Terpenes of Centella-Asiatica-D. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 8, 917-21.

 

Datta PC, Maiti RK (1968) Chromosomal Biotypes of Centella-Asiatica-D and Hydrocotyle-Javanica-D. Nucleus (Calcutta) 11, 111-7.

 

Dutta T, Basu UP (1968) Crude Extract of Centella-Asiatica and Products Derived from Its Glycosides as Oral Anti Fertility Agents. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 6, 181-2.

 

Pasich B, Kowalewski Z, Socha A (1968) The Tri Terpenoid and Sterol Compounds in Plant Material Xiii the Isolation of Asiaticoside from the Herb Centella-Asiatica-D Using Cationite Glucoside. Dissertationes Pharmaceuticae et Pharmacologicae 20, 69-72.

 

Singh B, Rastogi RP (1968) Chemical Examination of Centella-Asiatica-D Iii Constitution of Brahmic-Acid. Phytochemistry (Oxford) 7, 1385-93.

 

Boiteau P, Chanez M (1967) Isolation of a new triterpenic acid from Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. from Madagascar: madagassic acid. C R Hebd Seances Acad Sci Ser D Sci Natur [Paris] 264, 407-10. Contact: Fac. Med., Paris, Fr.

 

Dutta T, Basu UP (1967) Terpenoids. V. Isolation and identification of asiatic acid from Centella asiatica Linn. (Urb.). Indian J Chem 5, 586-7. Contact: Bengal Immunity Res. Inst., Calcutta, West Bengal, India

 

Lawrence JC (1967) The effect of asiaticoside on guinea pig skin Centella asiatica toxicology. J Invest Dermatol 49, 95-6. Contact: Birmingham Accident Hosp., Birmingham, Engl., UK

 

Ratsimandresy C (1967) Studies on the Use of the Industrial Residue of Centella-Asiatica-D in Animal Feed Study of the Pig Thesis Abstract Growth. Recueil de Medecine Veterinaire de l'Ecole d'Alfort 143.

 

Rosen H, Blumenthal A, McCallum J (1967) Effect of asiaticoside on wound healing in the rat. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 125, 279-80. Contact: Wyeth Lab., Inc., Res. Div., Philadelphia, Pa, USA

 

Wolfran I (1965) Experiences with Madecassol Dermatol in the Treatment of Ulceration of the Skin Abstract from Wien-Med-Wschr 115-21 439-442 May 22 1965 Human Centella-Asiatica-D. Drug Digests 1.

 

Boiteau P, Chanez M (1963) Certain derivatives of asiati-coside asiatic and (triterpenoids.) Centella asiatica (L.) Umbelli-feres English, Polish and Russian summ. Dissert Pharmaceut 15, 189-204. Contact: Ecole Prat. Hautes Etudes, Paris, France

 

Mouton M, Jaquard S, Sagot-Masson M (1963) Separation of asiatic acid by layer chromatography on glass powder. Estimation of asiatic acid from an eluate. Ann Pharmaceut Franc 21, 233-8. Contact: Fac. Med, Paris 6, France

 

Rahandraha T, Chanez M, Boi-Teau P, Jaquard S (1963) The determination of the anthrone of the asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica by quantitative thin layer chromatography on powdered glass. Ann Pharmaceut Franc 21, 561-7. Contact: Centre Nat. Rech. Sci., Lab. Physiol. Nutr., Paris, France

 

Rahandraha T, Chanez M, Boiteau P (1963) Estimation with anthrone of asiaticoside, an ester glycoside from Centella asiatica Umbelliferae. Ann Pharmaceut Franc 21, 313-20. Contact: Ecole Pratique Hautes Etudes, Fac. Med., Paris, France

 

Rastogi RP, Dhar ML (1963) Chemical examination of Centella asiatica Linn.: II. Brahmoside and brahminoside. Indian Jour Chem 1, 267-9. Contact: Ctr. Drug. Res. Inst., Luc know, India

 

Dutta T, Basu UP (1962) Triterpenoids: Part I -Thankuniside and thankunic acid - A new triterpene glycoside and acid from Centella asiatica Linn. (Urb). Jour Sci and Indust Res 21B, 239-40. Contact: Bengal Immunity Res Inst., Calcutta, India

 

Shah CS, Sukkawala VM, Chavan AR (1962) Pharmacognistic study of Merremia emarginata Hallier and comparison with Centella asiatica Linn. Jour Sci and Indust Res 21C, 22-6. Contact: MS. Univ. Baroda, India

 

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