Black cohosh extract is extracted from the rhizome of Cimicifuga racemosa L., a plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Black cohosh is native to North America and is a perennial herb.
Main ingredients: It mainly contains triterpenoid saponins, such as cimicifuga, acetyl cimicifuga, etc., as well as various chemical components such as phenols, flavonoids, and sterols. These components work together to give black cohosh extract a variety of biological activities.
Efficacy of black cohosh extract
Relieve menopausal symptoms: The ingredients in black cohosh extract have estrogen-like effects, which can regulate hormone levels in the body, help relieve symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc. caused by fluctuations or decreases in estrogen levels in menopausal women, and improve the quality of life of menopausal women.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic: It has obvious anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, can inhibit the release of various inflammatory mediators, reduce inflammatory reactions, and has a certain effect on relieving various pain symptoms such as arthritis, muscle pain, and headaches. Its mechanism of action may be related to inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and regulating neurotransmitters.
Improve cardiovascular function: It helps to lower blood lipids, reduce the deposition of cholesterol and triglycerides, dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and improve endothelial function, thereby protecting the cardiovascular system and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Antibacterial and antiviral: It has a certain inhibitory effect on certain bacteria and viruses, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, influenza virus, etc., which helps to prevent and assist in the treatment of related infectious diseases to a certain extent.
Antioxidant: It contains a variety of antioxidant ingredients, which can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, delay cell aging, and prevent diseases related to oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc. It also helps to maintain skin health and reduce the formation of wrinkles and spots.
Application of black cohosh extract
Medical field
Compound preparations: It is often combined with other plant extracts or drug ingredients to form compound preparations for the treatment of gynecological diseases such as menopausal syndrome, irregular menstruation, and dysmenorrhea. For example, some conditioning drugs specifically for menopausal women often contain black cohosh extract.
Natural medicine: Natural medicine developed with black cohosh extract as the main ingredient can be used to relieve mild to moderate menopausal symptoms. Compared with traditional estrogen replacement therapy, it has the advantage of relatively fewer side effects and is suitable for women who are not suitable for or unwilling to receive hormone therapy.
Health care products
Capsules and tablets: Health care products made into capsules or tablets are convenient for consumers to take. The main functions are to regulate endocrine, relieve menopausal discomfort, enhance immunity, etc. They are suitable for menopausal women and people who pay attention to their own health and want to regulate their body functions.
Oral liquid: Black cohosh extract is made into oral liquid, which is easier for the human body to absorb and can quickly exert its health care effects. Some other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals are often added to enhance the comprehensive health care effects of the product.
Cosmetic field
Skin care products: Added to skin care products such as creams, lotions, essences, etc., using its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it can help the skin resist free radical damage, reduce inflammatory reactions, prevent skin aging, improve skin dullness, dryness and other problems, and make the skin smoother, more delicate and elastic.
Hair care products: used in shampoo, conditioner and other hair care products, it helps nourish the scalp, promote hair growth, improve hair quality, reduce hair loss and the appearance of gray hair, and make hair healthier and more beautiful.
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