Comfrey extract is extracted from the dried roots of Xinjiang lithospermum, lithospermum or Inner Mongolia lithospermum of the Boraginaceae family.
Main components of lithospermum extract: The main components are naphthoquinone pigments such as shikonin and its derivatives, as well as fatty acids, flavonoids, terpenes, organic acids, etc.
Efficacy of Comfrey Extract
Anti-inflammatory effect: Shikonin can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators TNF-α by macrophages, inhibit the transport of macrophage NF-κBp65 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, increase the expression of I-κBα and ubiquitinated proteins in macrophages, and have good therapeutic effects on both acute and chronic inflammation.
Antibacterial effect: It has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans and other bacteria, fungi and viruses, and can be used to prevent and treat skin infections, oral ulcers and other diseases.
Antioxidant effect: Flavonoid compounds in lithospermum have strong antioxidant effects, which can remove free radicals in the body, reduce lipid peroxidation levels, reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the body, and help delay aging.
Promote wound healing: It can stimulate fibroblast proliferation, promote collagen synthesis, accelerate the growth of wound granulation tissue, new blood vessel formation, accelerate wound healing, and reduce scar formation.
Cooling blood and activating blood circulation: Lithospermum officinale extract enters the blood, has the effect of cooling blood heat and activating blood circulation, and can be used to treat fever and rashes, purple and black macules, vomiting blood, epistaxis and other symptoms caused by blood heat and toxicity.
Clear rash and detoxify: It helps measles to break out, can be used to treat measles that does not break out, and can also detoxify, and has a certain effect on diseases caused by heat and toxicity.
Anti-tumor effect: In recent years, studies have found that ingredients such as shikonin can induce tumor cell apoptosis and inhibit tumor cell proliferation, and have potential therapeutic effects on a variety of cancers, but it is still in the laboratory research stage.
Application of Comfrey Root Extract
Medical field
Oral medicine: It can be used to treat acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis (ascites) and other diseases, and has a certain effect on related diseases caused by blood heat and toxicity.
External use medicine: made into ointments, oils, lotions, etc., used to treat flat warts, psoriasis, infant dermatitis, eczema, vaginitis, cervicitis, water and fire burns, etc., which can promote wound healing and reduce inflammatory reactions and itching symptoms.
Ophthalmic medicine: Eye drops are used to treat herpes simplex keratitis, and have a certain effect on epithelial dendritic and superficial parenchymal dendritic keratitis.
Cosmetic field
Skin care products: comfrey extract for skin can be added to creams, lotions, essences, masks and other products, can help relieve skin redness, swelling and itching, repair damaged skin, reduce acne, acne marks and pigment scars, and delay skin aging.
Cleaning products: used in shampoo, shower gel, etc., can clean the skin and hair while playing anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, improving the health of the skin and scalp.
Food field: can be used as a natural colorant in food, such as beverages, candies, cakes, etc., giving food a unique color, and also has certain health functions.
Other fields: In the field of veterinary medicine, it can be used to treat animal skin inflammation, infection and other diseases; it can also be used to prepare natural dyes for dyeing textiles, leather, etc.