How to pronounce Centella (Cica) 병풀
How do you pronounce Centella (Cica)? Here's the Korean — Hangul, romanization and an easy English respelling.
- Hangul: 병풀
- Romanization: byeongpul
- Say it like: byung-pool
What Centella (Cica) means
Korean common name for Centella asiatica ("byeongpul"); "cica" is short for Latin Centella.
Centella (Cica) is a K-beauty ingredient — learning its Korean name and pronunciation is a small step into the Korean language behind K-beauty.
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What is cica or centella in skincare?
Cica is short for Centella asiatica, a plant also called tiger grass and widely used in Korean skincare to soothe the look of redness and support a comfortable, resilient barrier. It's a go-to for sensitive, stressed or breakout-prone skin in calming creams and serums.
What does cica mean in Korean skincare?
Cica is shorthand for Centella asiatica, a botanical used across Korean soothing products. Cica formulas are aimed at the look of redness, irritation and a stressed barrier.
✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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