Ligustrum lucidum extract is extracted from the dried mature fruit of Ligustrum lucidum, a plant of the Oleaceae family. Ligustrum lucidum is distributed in most parts of China, and is mainly produced in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hunan, Fujian and other places. Solvent extraction methods such as ethanol extraction are generally used to obtain Ligustrum lucidum extract.
Main components of Ligustrum lucidum extract: The main components include triterpenes and iridoid compounds such as oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ligustrum glucoside, oleuropein, and flavonoids, polysaccharides, volatile oils, and a variety of trace elements. Among them, oleanolic acid and ursolic acid are its iconic active ingredients, with multiple pharmacological activities.
Efficacy of Ligustrum lucidum extract
Nourish the liver and kidney: Ligustrum lucidum extract can nourish the yin of the liver and kidney, and is often used to treat symptoms such as soreness of the waist and knees, dizziness, decreased vision, and premature graying of hair and beard caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency. By nourishing the liver and kidney, it can improve the physical weakness and premature aging caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency and enhance the body's physiological functions.
Blackening and improving eyesight: It has the effects of blackening hair and improving eyesight. It has a certain improvement effect on premature graying and hair loss caused by liver and kidney deficiency, and can promote the production of melanin, making hair black and shiny. At the same time, it also has a good nourishing effect on the eyes, can relieve symptoms such as dry eyes and blurred vision, help protect eyesight and prevent eye diseases.
Antioxidant: It is rich in a variety of ingredients with strong antioxidant capacity, which can remove excessive free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, reduce the degree of lipid peroxidation, and increase the body's antioxidant enzyme activity, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), etc., thereby delaying aging and preventing various diseases related to oxidative stress.
Immunomodulation: It can enhance the body's immune function. On the one hand, it can promote the proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes and improve the body's cellular immune function; on the other hand, it can increase the production of antibodies and enhance the body's humoral immune function, thereby improving the body's resistance to pathogens and helping to prevent infection and disease.
Lowering blood lipids: It has a certain regulatory effect on blood lipid metabolism, can reduce serum total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and at the same time increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, which helps to improve lipid metabolism disorders, reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, and has a certain protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: It has certain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities, and has inhibitory effects on a variety of bacteria and viruses, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, etc. It can reduce inflammatory reactions and is used as an auxiliary treatment for some infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Application of Ligustrum lucidum extract
Medical field
Traditional prescriptions: In traditional Chinese medicine, Ligustrum lucidum is a common medicinal material in many tonic prescriptions, such as Erzhi Pills (compatible with Eclipta prostrata) for the treatment of liver and kidney yin deficiency, dizziness, tinnitus, dry throat and dry nose.
Modern preparations: It is widely used in the research and development of modern pharmaceutical preparations, such as Ligustrum lucidum capsules and Ligustrum lucidum oral liquid, which are used to treat and prevent the above-mentioned related diseases. It can also be used to produce some compound drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis, hyperlipidemia, neurasthenia and other diseases.
Health care products
Nutritional supplements: often made into health care products, such as nutritional supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, oral liquids, etc., for health purposes such as enhancing immunity, anti-oxidation, and delaying aging. They are suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, long-term eye users, and people with low immunity.
Health tea: can be made into health tea with other Chinese medicinal materials or ingredients, such as wolfberry, chrysanthemum, etc., which has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys and improving eyesight. It is convenient for daily drinking and plays a role in health care.
Cosmetics field
Hair care products: added to shampoo, conditioner and other hair care products, using its black hair and nourishing effects, can improve hair quality, prevent hair loss, make hair more smooth and shiny, and are often used in hair care products for preventing hair loss and black hair.
Skin care products: Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, it is also used in skin care products, such as creams, lotions, etc., which help reduce the formation of skin wrinkles and spots, improve dull and dry skin problems, enhance skin elasticity and radiance, and have moisturizing, antioxidant, and anti-aging skin care effects.
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