The Women's Alley

Benefits of Forsythia Suspensa fruit extract: Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic forsythia suspensa fruit extract has shown ability in treating allergic inflammatory disorders such as Atopic dermatitis. Antioxidant properties: it can also scavenge free radicals and helps to protect the skin from oxidative stress. Antimicrobial: It also has antimicrobial properties and is effective against some strains of bacteria. Other benefits: Antipyretic Choleretic (promotes bile secretion by liver) and antiemetic (prevent vomiting) effects. It is also used as a diuretic and as a cardiovascular tonic. Who all can use it? Forsythia suspensa fruit extract should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour. Make sure to conduct a…

Polygonum Multiflorum root extract is an herb native to China, it has been used to treat many conditions such as backache, dizziness, liver disease, and constipation. Benefits of using Polygonum Multiflorum root extract: Skin conditioning: It can enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by restoring suppleness. May promote hair growth: polygonum multiflorum root extract may also hair growth by inducing anagen phase in the hair follicles, but there is not much research to prove this. May help with premature graying of hair: It can also help with graying of hair, but more data is needed to prove this. Anti-inflammatory: it is also anti-inflammatory, but more clinical research is…

Angelica gigas root extract refers to the species Angelica archangelica or A. archangelica. It is a herb used in many Asian countries to treat many diseases and ailments. Benefits of using Angelica gigas root extract for skin and hair: Presence of decursin: decursin is a major component present in Angelica gigas root extract and it has been shown to help with hair growth and can be utilized for developing hair growth-facilitating treatments. It also possess anticancer, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects. Anti-aging properties: angelica gigas root extract is also effective in increasing collagen synthesis and helps prevent wrinkles. Anti-inflammatory: it also has anti-inflammatory properties that can heal and soothe irritated skin. It…

Ledebouriella root is a herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for hundreds of years to help heal sore throats, headaches, painful diarrhea, chills, and fevers associated with colds. It is also used for treating tremors, painful swollen joints, and arthritis Benefits of using Ledebouriella Divaricata root extract: Anti-proliferative: Ledebouriella Divaricata root extract has anti-proliferative properties that can suppress cell growth, especially the growth of malignant cells into the surrounding tissue. Antioxidant: it has antioxidant activity that can scavenge free radicals and thus reduce oxidative stress and aging. Anti-inflammatory and antiosteoarthritis: Ledebouriella Divaricata root extract showed anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the production of NO, TNF-𝛼, PGE2, and IL-6 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7…

Ophiopogon japonicus root extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and also a food ingredient for a long time in China. What are the benefits of Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract? It moisturizes the skin: ophiopogon japonicus root extract helps to moisturize the skin and prevent dryness. It is an antioxidant: the root of Ophiopogon japonicus contained 17 different homoisoflavonoid compounds. Two major isolated homoisoflavonoid compounds (methylophiopogonanone A and methylophiopogonanone B) showed high antioxidant content. It contains steroidal saponins, homoisoflavonoids, and polysaccharides: which exhibited many pharmacological activities, such as cardiovascular protection, anti-inflammation, anticancer, immunomodulation, cough relief, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetes. It is anti-inflammatory: there are studies showing that ophiopogon japonicus root…

Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract has been used in Korea for many years and can be used to treat bronchitis, asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases. In Chinese medicine, PG has been used to treat coughs, colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, and chest congestion. Benefits of using Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract: Antioxidant: platycodon grandiflorum root extract contained many saponins, flavnoids, and other components that reduced oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can result in cancer, diabetes mellitus, steatohepatitis, atherosclerosis, neurological degeneration, and inflammatory diseases. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic activity : it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties that can soothe and calm atopic dermatitis. Anti-proliferative: It can suppress cell growth. Anti-obesity and hypolipidemic :…

Jujuba fruit is reported to have a number of health benefits and has been extensively planted worldwide, especially in China. Jujube fruit contains a variety of bioactive substances, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, dietary fiber, alkaloids, and other nutrients. Benefits of Ziziphus Jujuba fruit extract: Anti-aging: since Ziziphus Jujuba fruit extract has a high antioxidant content, it can help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, promote cell turnover, and may improve elasticity and firmness of the skin Anticancer: many studies have shown that Ziziphus jujube fruit bioactive substances can slow down the occurrences of some cancers by inducing cellular apoptosis, inhibiting signaling pathways, and regulating gut…

Prunus Mume fruit extract has been used for a very long time in Eastern Asia. The plant originates from the south of mainland China and was introduced later in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The extracts of the fruits have been used in traditional Chinese, Japanese medicine, and various Korean medical preparations, for more than 2000 years. Benefits of Prunus Mume Fruit Extract: Anti-cancer property: prunus mume fruit extract can treat cancer, notably gastrointestinal tumors but the evidence is limited. Skin-whitening effects: studies show that the fruit extracts of P. mume exert a skin-whitening effect by inhibiting melanin production, through the regulation of melanogenesis-associated protein expression in melanocytes, but the evidence…

Paeonia lactiflora root extract is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that has been used for more than 1200 years. It has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, hepatitis, dysmenorrhea, muscle cramping, spasms, and fever. The ethanol extract of the root now known as total glucosides of peony (TGP) contains more than 15 components and Paeoniflorin is the most abundant ingredient found in the root. Benefits of Paeonia lactiflora root extract: Anti-inflammatory: The TGP present in the root has been shown to inhibit anti-inflammatory properties. Analgesic effect of TGP: There are studies showing that Paeoniflorin present in the roots has to ability to relieve pain, but not much…