Korean Dictionary
How to say "Centella Asiatica" in Korean
“Centella Asiatica” in Korean is 병풀 추출물 (pronounced "Byeongpul Chuchulmul").
병풀 추출물
Byeongpul Chuchulmul
Usage & Context
Centella asiatica, known as cica, is a healing plant extract popular in Korean skincare for soothing irritated or sensitive skin.
Example Sentence
병풀 추출물은 민감하고 손상된 피부에 좋아요.
Centella asiatica is good for sensitive and damaged skin.
How to use 병풀 추출물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Centella Asiatica” is 병풀 추출물, romanized as Byeongpul Chuchulmul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
병풀 (Byeongpul) sounds like 'byung-pool', with 'byung' similar to the 'bung' in 'bungalow' but with a 'y' sound, and 'pul' rhyming with 'pool'. 추출물 (Chuchulmul) is 'choo-chul-mool', as explained previously.
More Example Sentences
Discussing current K-beauty trends.
요즘 병풀 추출물 들어간 시카 크림이 정말 인기 많아요.
Cica creams with centella asiatica extract are really popular these days.
Giving skincare advice.
피부가 민감할 때 병풀 추출물 제품을 사용하면 좋아요.
It's good to use centella asiatica products when your skin is sensitive.
Reading a product description or review.
이 마스크팩은 병풀 추출물이 주성분이라 진정 효과가 뛰어나요.
This mask pack's main ingredient is centella asiatica extract, so its soothing effect is excellent.
Cultural Context
Centella Asiatica is affectionately known as 'Cica' (시카) in the K-beauty world, a shortened form derived from its scientific name. It's a powerhouse ingredient for sensitive, irritated, and acne-prone skin, often featured in 'recovery' or 'calming' lines. Its popularity soared with the focus on skin barrier health and damage care, making 'Cica cream' a household name in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 병풀 추출물 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
병풀 추출물 함유
Contains centella asiatica extract
시카 크림
Cica cream
피부 진정
Skin soothing
Related Expressions
시카
Sika
Cica (common nickname for Centella Asiatica)
마데카소사이드
Madekasosaideu
Madecassoside (a compound from Centella Asiatica)
피부 장벽
Pibu jangbyeok
Skin barrier
진정 케어
Jinjeong keeo
Soothing care
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