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Is Centella Asiatica Root Extract vegetarian?

Centella Asiatica Root Extract

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Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Centella asiatica L. (gotu kola), a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Apiaceae, native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific.

Also known as Gotu Kola Root Extract, Indian Pennywort Root Extract
INCI name Centella Asiatica Root Extract
CAS number 84696-21-9
EC number 283-640-5
CosIng ID 55320
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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