Agronomic and Extraction Parameters for Centipeda cunninghamii Production

Centipeda cunninghamii, commonly known as Old Man Weed, is an endemic Australian traditional medicinal plant with over 150 years of documented use. Its extracts have been patented for use in a range of cosmetic applications, including skin care, deodorants, exfoliation, and as a general anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant in nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. Recently, its phytochemistry and bioactivity have been elucidated, enabling high quality extracts to be produced. Although originally wild-harvested, a fledgling industry had developed, but many aspects of C. cunninghamii production had not been evaluated on a scientific and systematic basis