A systematic review of the efficacy of Centella asiatica for improvement of the signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency
Chong NJ, Aziz Z
Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Methodology
Systematic review of 8 randomised controlled trials of total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica in chronic venous insufficiency
Key Findings
Most trials reported improvements in oedema, ankle circumference and capillary filtration rate, but methodological quality was generally poor.
Conclusions
Centella asiatica shows promising but low-quality evidence for chronic venous insufficiency symptoms.
Limitations
Older trials, small samples, inadequate randomisation and blinding reporting.
Supplements Studied
Most included trials reported improvements in oedema, ankle circumference and capillary filtration rate with Centella asiatica, but the overall quality of evidence was poor.
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