Perilla extract is a substance with multiple biological activities extracted from the perilla plant. The following is a detailed introduction, efficacy and application:
Introduction to Perilla Extract
Perilla is the dried aerial part of the perilla plant of the Asteraceae family. Perilla extract is obtained from perilla by solvent extraction, distillation and other methods. Its main components include:
Volatile oils: mainly containing p-cymene, nerol acetate and 5-methylthyme ether, etc. These volatile oils are important components of perilla extract with special smell and multiple functions.
Flavones: such as hesperidin, luteolin, etc., have multiple biological activities such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Other ingredients: It also contains triterpenes, coumarins and other ingredients. These ingredients work synergistically to make perilla extract have unique medicinal value.
Efficacy of Perilla Extract
Dehumidification and Heat-Relief: Volatile oils and other ingredients in Perilla Extract can promote the secretion of digestive juices, enhance gastrointestinal motility, help digestion and absorption, and have a good conditioning effect on abdominal distension, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting caused by dampness blocking the middle jiao. At the same time, Perilla Extract also has the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat, and can be used to treat exogenous summer dampness or the initial onset of damp-heat, and relieve symptoms such as fever, headache, body heaviness, and chest tightness.
Repelling filth and harmonizing the middle: It has the effect of aromatic purgation, which can remove the foul air in the body, and has a certain therapeutic effect on abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea caused by foul evil. At the same time, it can also regulate the spleen and stomach function, make the middle jiao qi smooth, and achieve the effect of harmonizing the middle.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: It has a certain inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and viruses, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, influenza virus, etc. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory mechanism may be related to destroying the cell membrane of bacteria and inhibiting the replication of viruses, and can be used to treat inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial or viral infections.
Antioxidant: Flavonoids and other ingredients have antioxidant effects, can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, delay the aging process, and have a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of diseases related to oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases.
Application of Perilla Extract
Medical Field
Chinese Medicine Prescriptions: In many classic Chinese medicine prescriptions, Perilla is often used with Patchouli, Magnolia Bark, Pinellia, etc., to treat dampness blocking the spleen and stomach, summer dampness colds and other symptoms.
Modern preparations: Made into modern pharmaceutical preparations such as oral liquids, capsules, and tablets for clinical treatment. For example, some Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction, colds and fevers often contain Perilla extract.
External preparations: It can be used to prepare external lotions, ointments, etc., for the treatment of skin diseases such as skin itching and eczema, using its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, dehumidifying and antipruritic effects.
Food field
Seasoning: Perilla has a unique aroma and can be added to food as a seasoning to increase the flavor of the food. For example, adding an appropriate amount of Perilla extract when cooking meat and fish can remove the fishy smell and increase the fragrance.
Health drinks: Used to make health teas, beverages, etc., such as Perilla green tea, Perilla herbal tea, etc., which have the effects of clearing heat and relieving summer heat, removing dampness and stomach, and are suitable for drinking in summer to prevent heatstroke and regulate gastrointestinal function.
Cosmetics field
Skin care products: Added to skin care products, such as creams, lotions, masks, etc., it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, can improve the oil secretion of the skin, prevent skin problems such as acne and pimples, and make the skin more refreshing and smooth.
Shampoo: Used in shampoo, it can clean the scalp, remove oil, improve the scalp environment, prevent the formation of dandruff, and at the same time make the hair emit a natural fragrance.
Other fields
Spice industry: The volatile oil in Perilla extract can be used in the spice industry to make perfumes, flavors and other products, adding a unique fragrance to the products.
Agricultural field: It has a certain repellent and inhibitory effect on some crop pests and diseases, and can be used as a natural plant protection agent in agricultural production to reduce the use of pesticides.
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