Anthriscus sylvestris extract for Body

Anthriscus sylvestris, commonly identified as wild chervil or cow’s parsley, is a wild biannual plant, mostly found in temperate regions. Traditionally, Anthriscus sylvestris has been used as an antipyretic, analgesic, diuretic, and as a cough remedy.

• Antioxidant activity: Anthriscus sylvestris extract has antioxidant activity that can scavenge free radicals and reduce aging.

• It contains deoxypodophyllotoxin: deoxypodophyllotoxin has antiproliferative, antitumor, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic properties. It can be used as a precursor to synthesize epipodophyllotoxin, the starting material for anticancer drugs such as etoposide and teniposide.

• Reduces allergic lung inflammation: Anthriscus sylvestris root extract reduces allergic lung inflammation by regulating interferon regulatory factor 4-mediated Th2 cell activation.

• Anti-inflammatory: the deoxypodophyllotoxin present in Anthriscus sylvestris extract may be beneficial in regulating the immediate-type allergic reactions.

• Antimicrobial activity: the deoxypodophyllotoxin present in Anthriscus sylvestris extract was tested and revealed a significant antimicrobial effect against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, except on Escherichia coli.

Anthriscus sylvestris extract is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.