Prunella vulgaris extract is extracted from the dried fruit spikes of Prunella vulgaris L., a plant of the Lamiaceae family. Prunella vulgaris mostly grows in wastelands, roadsides and hillside grasses, and is distributed in most parts of my country.
The main components of Prunella vulgaris extract: rich in a variety of chemical components, mainly including triterpenoid compounds, such as ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, etc.; flavonoid components, such as luteolin, apigenin, etc.; steroids, coumarins, volatile oils and polysaccharides, etc.
The effect of Prunella vulgaris extract
Clearing the liver and purging fire: Prunella vulgaris extract belongs to the liver meridian, can clear and purge liver fire, can be used to relieve symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, headache and dizziness caused by liver fire, help clear liver heat, calm the fire of inflammation, and improve the discomfort caused by liver fire.
Improve eyesight: It has a protective and conditioning effect on the eyes. It can not only relieve redness, swelling and pain in the eyes, but also improve blurred vision. It is often used to prevent and treat eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma and other eye discomfort.
Disperse and reduce swelling: It has the effect of dispersing depression and swelling. It can be used to treat scrofula, goiter and other diseases. It can gradually soften and dissipate the lumps in the body. It has a certain therapeutic effect on goiter and lymphadenopathy.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: It has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and viruses, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and beta-hemolytic streptococci. It can reduce inflammatory reactions and can be used to treat inflammatory diseases caused by infection, such as respiratory tract infections and skin infections.
Lowering blood pressure: Some components in Prunella vulgaris extract can dilate blood vessels and reduce peripheral vascular resistance, thereby playing a role in lowering blood pressure. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on patients with hypertension, helps to stabilize blood pressure levels, and improves symptoms such as dizziness and headaches caused by hypertension.
Antioxidant: The flavonoids and other ingredients contained in it have antioxidant activity, can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, help delay aging, and prevent diseases related to oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.
Immunomodulation: It can regulate the body's immune function and enhance the body's resistance. It can not only improve the immune function of those with low immunity, but also have a certain inhibitory effect on those with hyperimmunity, so that the body's immune state remains balanced.
Application of Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Medical Field
Chinese Patent Medicine: It is an important raw material for many Chinese patent medicines, such as Prunella Vulgaris Paste, Compound Prunella Vulgaris Antihypertensive Syrup, etc., which are used to treat thyroid diseases, hypertension, breast hyperplasia and other diseases.
Clinical Treatment: In clinical practice, it can be used in combination with other drugs to treat various inflammatory diseases, tumors, etc. For example, in the treatment of breast tumors, it is often used in combination with other drugs that soften and disperse nodules and promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
Health care products: It is often used to make health care products, such as Prunella vulgaris extract capsules and oral liquids, which are suitable for people with strong liver fire, low immunity, high blood pressure, etc. It has health care functions such as clearing the liver and improving eyesight, regulating immunity, and assisting in lowering blood pressure.
Food field: It can be used as a natural food additive in beverages, herbal teas, cakes and other foods. It can not only increase the flavor of the food, but also give it certain health care effects. Some Prunella vulgaris herbal teas have the effect of clearing heat and reducing fire, and are suitable for drinking in summer.
Cosmetics field: Using its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, it is added to skin care products, such as acne products, eye creams, etc. It can be used to treat skin inflammation problems such as acne and blackheads, and can also help reduce eye fatigue and dark circles.
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