The Index · Centella triterpene aglycone
Madecassic Acid
Madecassic Acid
Centella asiatica triterpene aglycone paired with madecassoside in marker HPLC panels for extract characterisation.
EmergingIn-vitro or early data only
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Madecassic acid is commonly included with madecassoside, asiaticoside, and asiatic acid in Centella marker panels[1].
What it does
Composition and identity marker in extract analytics rather than a freestanding retail grade ladder[1].
The evidence
Refer to CIR Centella-derived ingredient assessments for reviewed ingredient families.
How to use it
Read beside madecassoside and centella asiatica when labels or specs mention the acid marker.
Evidence by claim
Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim
Centella asiatica triterpene aglycone paired with madecassoside in marker HPLC panels for extract characterisation.[1]
EmergingSafety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Draft Index entry only. No invented regional limit or Hotlist status; consult cited CIR/SCCS/regulator sources before any safety claim.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) programme materials. CIR (2015)regulator
- [2]NCBI PubChem. PubChem compound record (identity reference). PubChem (2024)other
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk