Korean skincare

The 'herb of longevity' is a plant known as 'the miracle elixir of life' with therapeutic effects used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It has recently gained popularity as a Korean skincare staple.

Scientists discovered madecassic acid, derived from Centella asiatica, can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli by targeting a bacterial protein absent in humans, offering a promising new antibiotic approach.