Saffron extract is mainly derived from the dried stigma of Crocus sativus, a plant of the Iridaceae family. Saffron is native to the Mediterranean region and West Asia, and is currently widely planted in my country.
Extraction method: Common extraction methods include solvent extraction, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, etc. Solvent extraction uses suitable solvents, such as ethanol and water, to dissolve the active ingredients in saffron; ultrasonic-assisted extraction and microwave-assisted extraction use the effects of ultrasound or microwaves to accelerate the dissolution of active ingredients and improve extraction efficiency.
Main components of saffron extract: The main components of saffron extract include carotenoids and their glycosides, volatile oils, flavonoids, etc. Among them, carotenoids and their glycosides such as crocin and crocetin are the main active ingredients, which give saffron extracts unique color and biological activity; volatile oils contain a variety of terpenoid compounds with a special aroma; flavonoids have antioxidant effects.
Effects of saffron extract
Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: It can improve blood circulation and promote the dissipation of blood stasis. It has a relieving effect on women's menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, postpartum lochia, and blood stasis and swelling caused by injuries.
Cooling blood and detoxifying: It has certain effects of clearing heat, cooling blood, and detoxifying. It can be used to treat symptoms such as warm toxic spots, which helps to remove heat toxins in the body and improve related symptoms.
Relieve depression and calm the mind: It has a certain conditioning effect on depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc. caused by emotional discomfort, liver depression and qi stagnation, etc., which can help relieve emotions and improve sleep quality.
Antioxidant: It contains rich antioxidant substances, which can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, help delay aging, and prevent various diseases caused by oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
Protect cardiovascular system: It can reduce the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, inhibit platelet aggregation, prevent thrombosis, and at the same time dilate blood vessels and increase vascular elasticity. It has a good protective effect on the cardiovascular system and helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension and other diseases.
Application of saffron extract
Medical field
For pharmaceutical preparations: saffron extract is widely used in the production of a variety of Chinese patent medicines and Western medicines for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, gynecological diseases, etc. For example, some Chinese patent medicines for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis often contain saffron extract, which can be used to improve myocardial blood supply in patients with coronary heart disease and relieve angina symptoms.
Health product development: Health products developed with saffron extract as the main raw material have antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and immune-enhancing effects, and are suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, those who stay up late for a long time, and those with low immunity.
Food field
Seasoning: Saffron extract has a unique aroma and taste, and can be used as a seasoning in cooking to add a unique flavor to dishes. For example, in classic delicacies such as Spanish paella and French Marseille fish soup, saffron extract is an important seasoning raw material.
Colorant: Due to its bright color, it can be used as a natural colorant in food processing, such as adding it to cakes, candies, beverages and other products to make it present an attractive color and improve the visual appeal of food.
Cosmetics
Skin care products: Saffron extract has antioxidant, whitening, and freckle removal effects, and is widely used in skin care products such as creams, essences, and masks. It can inhibit the production of melanin, reduce the formation of spots, and promote the metabolism of skin cells, making the skin smoother, more delicate, and more elastic.
Cosmetics: It can be used in cosmetics such as lipsticks and eye shadows to provide unique colors and luster to the products, while also moisturizing and protecting the lips and eye skin.
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