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Spatholobus suberectus belongs to the family Leguminosae used for the management of several disorders such as rheumatism, anemia, and abnormal menstruation traditionally in China. A reported study suggested that several compounds like butin, liquiritigenin, dihydroquercetin, plathymenin, eriodictyol, and neoisoliquiritigenin were been isolated from the stem of Spatholobus suberectus. A study on stem extract of Spatholobus suberectus effectively manages cerebral ischemia by attenuating NF-κΒ p65 and cytokines and thereby prevents DNA damage. Moreover, studies on the anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-platelet activity of Spatholobus suberectus are reported in the literature. What are the benefits of Spatholobus suberectus stem extract? Photoprotective and anti-aging effect: in a study, Spatholobus suberectus (SS) stem extract suppressed ultraviolet (UV)-induced…

Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Extract is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is an effective medicine for regulating the five Zang organs (heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, and spleen) and longevity. It is usually stir-fried, especially for the treatment of hypnosis and sedation. Fried Ziziphi Spinosae can cure insomnia of colic asthenia and raw Ziziphi Spinosae can cure sleepiness caused by colic heat. It also was used to treat painful limbs and dampness syndromes. What are the benefits of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae seed extract? Semen ziziphi spinosae seed extract is pharmacologically active and exerts many effects, including that on the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system. The main pharmacological effects of…

Asparganosis armata also known as red alga, is found in deep areas of the Pacific and Indian ocean. Apart from having all good constituents like protein, carbohydrate, minerals, and vitamins, which almost all algae or seaweed carry, studies have shown it contains various secondary metabolites also What are the benefits of using Asparagopsis armata extract for the skin? Antioxidant and anti-aging: A. Armata extract has antioxidant properties that can scavenge free radicals, and reduce oxidative stress and aging. It also inhibits elastase activity. Skin whitening effect: A. Armata extract inhibits tyrosinase activity and this shows that A. Armata extract can be used in skincare cosmetics to prevent pigmentation. Anti-microbial: A.…

Ailanthus altissima was used in traditional medicine for the treatment of dysentery, gonorrhea, and hemorrhoids, and as a remedy for cough, gastric and intestinal upsets. The bark is prescribed to treat diarrhea, anemia, hemorrhage, and spermatorrhea. It is also used as an antispasmodic, antiasthmatic, cardiac depressant, astringent, and for the treatment of epilepsy. What are the benefits of Ailanthus altissima bark extract? Antimicrobial effects: The antibacterial effects of Ailanthus altissima bark extract were evaluated by the agar disk diffusion method against 11 foodborne bacteria. It inhibited significantly the growth of all six gram-positive bacteria and two gram-negative bacteria. Anti-viral effects: The methanolic stem bark extract of Ailanthus altissima showed potent…

Aphloia Theiformis is an evergreen treelet that is used in traditional medicine. Aphloia Theiformis has been used alone or in combination with other medicinal plants for the management of various diseases including dysentery, jaundice, skin infections, gastrointestinal infections, fever, rheumatism, ulcers, cataract, diabetes, wound healing, and antipyretic. What are the benefits of Aphloia theiformis leaf extract? Treatment for various diseases: A. theiformis leaf extract was found to inhibit action against enzymes related to diabetes, obesity, pancreatic lipase, cholesterol esterase, Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, and kidney stone formation. Anti-diabetic and anti-glycation: the anti-diabetic properties of A. theiformis leaf extract can be attributed due to the presence of mangiferin. Studies showed that A.…

Alpinia katsumadai is a member of the family Zingiberaceae that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. This plant contains the following compounds: chalcone, monoterpenes, flavonoids, diarylheptanoids, sesquiterpenoids, stilbenes, and labdanes. What are the benefits of using Alpinia Katsumadai seed extract? Antioxidant and anti-aging: Alpinia Katsumadai seed extract can help scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress and aging. It can also protect the skin from several harmful factors, such as active oxygen, elastase, tyrosinase, hyaluronidase, etc. Neuroprotective effects: there are studies demonstrating that repeated oral administration of Alpinia Katsumadai seed extract protects the neurons from ischemic damage. Skin whitening effect: there are studies showing that the Alpinia katsumadai extract showed…

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract is an extract of the herb of the strawberry begonia, Saxifragasarmentosa. What are the benefits of using Saxifraga sarmentosa extract for the skin, body, and hair? Collagenase and elastase production: Saxifraga sarmentosa extract can help with the production of Collagenase and elastase production that is responsible for premature skin aging. Reduction of skin rash: there are studies showing that Saxifraga sarmentosa extract can reduce skin rash development and penetrate into the epidermis. This demonstrates real inhibitory power on the effects of skin insults leading to an exaggerated inflammatory response. This slows down aging induced by all these skin insults. Antioxidant: Saxifraga sarmentosa extract can help to scavenge free…

Gastrodia elata Blume is a precious traditional Chinese herbal medicine that was initially recorded in Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic about two thousand years ago. In the clinic, G. elata is used widely for the treatment of headaches, dizziness, rheumatism, epilepsy, neuralgia, cramps, high blood pressure, and other neurological diseases. In the search for the active ingredients of G. elata, a series of small molecule compounds were found, including gastrodin, phenolic compounds, parishin, 4-hydroxy benzyl alcohol, and β-sitosterol. What are the benefits of Gastrodia elata Blume extract? Antioxidant: In one study, Gastrodia elata Blume extract ameliorated skin-photoaging signs by promoting antioxidant activity with sufficient amounts of flavonoid, polyphenols, and ergo and…

The species of genus Asarum (Aristolochiaceae) are distributed throughout Asia, and in eastern and western North America, and a single species in Europe. Nowadays, the plant sources of Herba Asari are recorded as comprised of three species of the genus Asarum, namely, A. heterotropoides Fr. Schmidt var. mandshuricum Kitag., A. sieboldii Miq. var. seoulense Nakai, and A. sieboldii Miq. The medicinal part of these plants in use is the root “Asiasari Radix”. What are the benefits of Asarum Heterotropoides extract? Antimicrobial activity: Essential oil from the underground part of the A. heterotropoides exhibits antimicrobial and inhibitory activity against five types of epidermal bacteria, producing human body odor (Propionibacterium freudenreichii, Micrococcus…

Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract have been used in traditional medicine as an antidiabetic, antipyretic, and antidepressant in China, Japan, and Korea. It is also used to treat febrile disease in clinical practice in China. What are the benefits of using Anemarrhena Asphodeloides root extract for the skin and body? Photoprotective and anti-aging: the TA‐III present in Anemarrhena Asphodeloides root extract could provide protection against photoaging and it was found that daily application of TA‐III for 12 weeks significantly reduced signs of facial aging by limiting wrinkle formation. Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles: the water extract of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, mediated the eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Aa-AgNPs) and gold nanoparticles (Aa-AuNPs). A. asphodeloides…