Tiger Grass, “Bai Bua Bok” in Thai (ใบบัวบก) is a plant with benefits sought after in traditional Thai medicine.
Its leaves are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. It improves skin health by reducing inflammation and stimulating collagen production.
High-quality tiger grass is grown in the Thai part of the Golden Triangle, where the conditions are particularly favourable for its growth and ensure an optimal concentration of active elements.
Tiger grass, better known as Centella asiatica, is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Thai medicine for its numerous benefits.
Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu kola or Asian Hydrocotyle, is a plant that has been used in Asia for medicinal purposes since ancient times.
In Thailand, Centella asiatica, known as “Bai Bua Bok”, has always been an integral part of the traditional medical system, “Kan Pad Pen Thai” in Thai (แพทย์แผนไทย). It is a mostly oral tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. The first written records date from the Ayutthaya period (14e-18e centuries) where tiger grass is mentioned in particular in the “Phaet Suea Samut” (ภัยเสือสมุทร), which deals with diagnoses, treatments and healing practices.
In addition to its use in traditional medicine, Centella asiatica is also used in Thai cuisine, where fresh leaves are sometimes added to dishes for their nutritional qualities and overall health benefits.
In India, Centella asiatica is mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts, such as Sushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita, which date back to around 2,000 years ago. It is described as a precious herb used for its rejuvenating, healing, and brain-toning properties.
In China, Centella asiatica is mentioned in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, an ancient Chinese medical text compiled about 2,500 years ago. It mentions its toning, healing and refreshing properties.
In other regions of the world, for example, it is used in traditional African medicines for its healing and healing properties.
Over time, Centella asiatica has also grown in popularity in the fields of modern medicine, cosmetics, and dietary supplements, due to its benefits for skin, healing, and general health.
Tiger grass, or Centella asiatica, is a plant that is naturally produced in Thailand. It grows wild in wetlands and swamps across the country. Traditionally, the fresh leaves of the plant are harvested by hand and used in medicinal preparations.
However, tiger grass is also grown commercially in Thailand, mainly in the northern and northeastern regions of the country that are particularly suitable for its cultivation. Local farmers grow the plant in fields near wetlands and swamps.
At Sayam we particularly appreciate tiger grass from the Chiang Rai region, close to the Golden Triangle. They mostly use a traditional cold pressing process that allows an optimal concentration of active elements.
The Centella asiatica oil contains a variety of active compounds that give it its beneficial properties, including:
L'huile de Centella asiatica contient une variété de composés actifs qui lui confèrent ses propriétés bénéfiques dont:
