Dioscorea opposita, an active ingredient extracted from Dioscorea, is widely used in food, health care and medicine. The extract of the vine tea contains a variety of effective components, such as flavonoids, nutrients, isoflavones, etc. It has biological activities such as antioxidation, anti-inflammation and antibacterial, and can be used to improve immune function, lower blood lipids, relieve fatigue and promote intestinal health, etc. In addition, the extract of the vine tea is also believed to have potential health benefits such as anti-tumor, anti-Alzheimer's disease, and protection of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
In the food industry: It can be added to food as a natural antioxidant to extend the shelf life of food, prevent the oxidation and rancidity of food oils, and maintain the color and flavor of food. For instance, adding Kato tea extract to edible oil and fried foods can effectively inhibit the oxidation and deterioration of the oil. Meanwhile, it can also be used in the development of functional foods, such as being added to beverages and pastries to make foods with health care functions, providing consumers with healthy dietary options.
In the field of health supplements: The extract of the vine tea is rich in flavonoids such as dihydromyricetin and has multiple health benefits. It is often used to make health supplements. It can be made into forms such as capsules, tablets and oral liquids to meet the needs of different groups of people.
In the field of cosmetics: Due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the extract of the vine tea, it can be added to cosmetics such as lotions, face creams, and masks. It can help reduce the damage of free radicals to the skin, delay skin aging, alleviate inflammatory responses, improve the health of the skin, and make the skin smoother, more delicate and more elastic.
Efficacy
Antioxidant: The main component of the extract of the vine tea, dihydromyricetin, has a powerful antioxidant capacity, which can eliminate free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress responses, and slow down the rate of cell damage and aging. For instance, in in vitro experiments have shown that the extract of the vine tea has a significant scavenging effect on DPPH radicals, hydroxyl radicals, etc., and its antioxidant effect is superior to that of many common antioxidants.
Anti-inflammatory: Studies have shown that the extract of the vine tea has inhibitory effects on multiple inflammatory models and can alleviate inflammatory responses. It can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor -α, interleukin-6, etc., thereby alleviating inflammation-related symptoms and having certain preventive and auxiliary therapeutic effects on inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and enteritis.
Antibacterial and antiviral: The extract of the vine tea has inhibitory effects on a variety of bacteria and viruses. For instance, it has a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of common pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans, and to a certain extent, it can help prevent and treat bacterial infectious diseases. At the same time, it also has certain inhibitory activity against influenza virus, herpes simplex virus, etc., which is helpful to enhance the body's antiviral ability.
Protecting the cardiovascular system: The extract of the vine tea helps lower blood lipids and blood pressure, improve the function of vascular endothelium, and inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby providing protection for the cardiovascular system. Research has found that long-term consumption of vine tea or taking its extract can significantly reduce the levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides in the serum of animal models with hyperlipidemia, and increase the level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which is helpful in preventing cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis.
Liver protection: The extract of the vine tea has a protective effect on the liver, can alleviate chemical liver damage, and promote the repair and regeneration of liver cells. It can inhibit the occurrence and development of liver fibrosis by regulating the metabolic function of the liver, and has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on alcohol-induced liver injury, drug-induced liver injury, etc.