Ophiopogon japonicus extract is an active ingredient extracted from the tuberous root of Ophiopogon japonicus, a plant of the Liliaceae family.
Main ingredients of Ophiopogon japonicus extract
Steroid saponins: such as Ophiopogon japonicus saponins A, B, C, D, etc., are the important material basis for Ophiopogon japonicus extract to exert various pharmacological effects.
High isoflavones: including methyl Ophiopogon japonicus flavanone A, B, etc., which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities.
Polysaccharides: composed of various monosaccharides such as glucose, galactose, arabinose, etc., are one of the main components of Ophiopogon japonicus to exert immune regulation and other effects.
Other ingredients: It also contains a variety of nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements.
Appearance and properties: Generally, it is a light yellow to brown powder with a unique odor of Ophiopogon japonicus and a slightly sweet taste.
Effects of Ophiopogon japonicus extract
Effect on the cardiovascular system
Anti-myocardial ischemia: It can increase myocardial contractility, improve the heart's pumping function, and at the same time dilate the coronary arteries, increase myocardial blood flow, and reduce the damage of myocardial cells caused by ischemia and hypoxia. It has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, etc.
Lowering blood sugar: It can promote the secretion of insulin, improve the body's uptake and utilization of glucose, lower blood sugar levels, and has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on diabetes and its complications.
Effect on the respiratory system
Moisturizing the lungs and relieving coughs: It nourishes the lung yin, relieves lung dryness, and relieves cough symptoms. It has a good effect on dry coughs without sputum, dry coughs, etc.
Expectorant and asthma-relieving: It can promote the secretion of respiratory mucus, dilute sputum, and facilitate the discharge of sputum. At the same time, it relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, relieves bronchial spasms, and plays a role in relieving asthma.
Effect on the immune system
Immunity enhancement: It can promote the proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes, enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages, improve the body's immune defense ability, and enhance the body's resistance to pathogens.
Immunomodulation: It can regulate the state of immune imbalance. For autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, it has a certain immune regulation effect and reduces immune damage.
Application of Ophiopogon japonicus extract
Medical field
Application of traditional Chinese medicine: In clinical Chinese medicine, Ophiopogon japonicus is often used in combination with other drugs, such as Adenophora scutellariae, Polygonatum odoratum, etc., for the treatment of lung yin deficiency syndrome; and Schisandra chinensis, Ginseng, etc., for the treatment of qi and yin deficiency syndrome.
Modern drug research and development: Using Ophiopogon japonicus extract as raw material, a variety of new drugs have been developed, such as Ophiopogon japonicus injection, which can be used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction; there are also some health products with Ophiopogon japonicus extract as the main ingredient, which are used to regulate immunity and resist fatigue.
Food field
Health drinks: It is widely used in the production of health teas, oral liquids and other drinks, such as Ophiopogon japonicus wolfberry tea, Ophiopogon japonicus lily oral liquid, etc., which have the effects of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, and maintaining health.
Food Additives: As a natural antioxidant and nutritional enhancer, it is added to foods such as bread and biscuits, which can not only extend the shelf life of food, but also increase the nutritional value of food.
Cosmetics field
Moisturizing skin care products: Since the polysaccharides and other ingredients in Ophiopogon japonicus extract have good moisturizing properties, they are often added to skin care products such as creams, lotions, and masks to lock in skin moisture and keep the skin moist and smooth.
Anti-wrinkle skin care products: Its antioxidant ingredients can remove free radicals, reduce the loss of skin collagen, delay skin aging, and reduce the formation of wrinkles. Therefore, it is also often used in the research and development of anti-wrinkle skin care products.
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