Traditionally, the leaves antanan or gotu kola (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban) has been known as an herb that can treat the wounds. But lately, the doctor found the efficacy of leaves antanan to treat acne and prevent pocked due to severe acne.
In the field of promotion Doctorate in Medical Sciences at the University of Indonesia, dr. Titi Fauzia Moertolo, SpKK said antanan leaf is very effective in treating acne is mild, moderate or severe. The content of active substance in it such as saponins, or a compound titerpenoid, consisting of acid (Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, Brahmic acid, centellic acid) or glycosides (asiaticoside, madecassoside, brahmoside centelloside), essential oils, flavonoids and sterols is effective for curing acne ,
"Overall the active substance which is owned Centella has remarkable properties for skin health. This is not just any herbal leaves and easily found in Indonesia," said lead Moetee Skin and Beauty Clinic told reporters on Monday (14/12/2015).
In a study with a sample of 94 people aged 15-20 years, respectively 40 men and 54 women, they have a degree of mild acne, moderate, and severe. Sample in the five groups and studied every day for 14 days. Then the doctor sees the effect of the mask containing Centella 0.6; 0.8 and 1 percent. The use of masks with Centella 0.8 per cent is considered to have an effective treatment for acne compared with a mask without Centella.
"The percentage of success masks Centella much higher treat acne and prevent scarring atrophy (pockmarked by acne on the face). This result is far different from the use of chemicals that may have side effects. I see complaints such as itching, red, nothing. And they do not need to take drugs at all, "he said.
However, the study also coupled with facial cleanliness is maintained, healthy diet according blood group and avoid drinking milk. "Humans do not need to drink milk, eat fish wrote," advises dr. Titi.
"I see a lot of beauty clinic treatment. On the one hand I am happy because many felt much better but the other side I saw many victims turned out to cure the detriment of patients. In this study I hope there is more research so that patients do not need to take antibiotics as well as reducing filler, roller, subsidies or a laser beam at a high cost, "he said.
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