Ocimum Basilicum Extract

What is Ocimum Basilicum Extract?

Ocimum Basilicum Extract is an active ingredient extracted from the leaves of the basil plant. Its main components include volatile oils, flavonoids, etc. The extract contains volatile compounds such as methyl chavicol, linalool, eucalyptol, etc. These ingredients give basil its unique aroma and taste. It has physiological functions such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and beauty, and is widely used in food, cosmetics, and medicine.

Extraction method

1. Water extraction method: hot water extraction, ultrasonic assisted extraction
2. Organic solvent extraction method: ethanol reflux extraction, supercritical CO₂ extraction,
3. Microwave assisted extraction

‌Health Functions

Antioxidant: The compounds contained in basil leaves have the function of scavenging free radicals and help fight oxidative stress.

‌Antibacterial: The volatile oils contained in basil leaves can effectively inhibit the growth of various bacteria and promote the healing of small wounds caused by bacterial infections.

‌Anti-inflammatory: It is rich in flavonoids and has significant anti-inflammatory effects, which can reduce symptoms such as tissue redness and swelling.

‌Analgesic: Certain ingredients in basil leaves can inhibit the production of prostaglandin E2 in the body, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions and pain.

‌Lactation: Basil leaves contain a certain amount of anisic acid, which can stimulate the anterior pituitary to secrete oxytocin, thereby increasing the intake of amino acids by mammary cells and achieving the purpose of promoting milk secretion.

‌Digestive System: It helps to improve the function of the digestive system and relieve symptoms such as stomach discomfort, nausea and diarrhea.

‌Emotional Regulation: Its unique aroma helps relieve anxiety and tension, making people feel relaxed and relieved.

Liver protection: It can promote the production of detoxifying enzymes in the liver, improve antioxidant capacity, and reduce fat accumulation in the liver.

Cardiovascular health: It helps control the contraction and relaxation of muscles that control vascular function, promotes healthy blood pressure, and may reduce inflammation in cardiovascular disease by inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

‌Beauty and skin care‌: It is rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which can neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress damage to the skin; it also has anti-inflammatory activity, reduces inflammatory responses, promotes skin cell regeneration, and improves skin texture. ‌ Anti-depression and anxiety: Basil has anti-depressant potential, can stimulate neurotransmitters, and regulate mood-related hormones.

‌Benefits for the skin

• Rich in a variety of antioxidants, such as flavonoids and polyphenols, these ingredients can neutralize free radicals and reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the skin, thereby protecting the health of the skin. ‌
• It has certain anti-inflammatory activity, can reduce inflammatory reactions, relieve symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching, and has a good soothing effect on sensitive skin. ‌
• Certain compounds in basil leaves can stimulate the expression of epidermal growth factor, thereby promoting the proliferation and repair of skin cells, helping to improve the skin barrier function and make damaged skin recover faster. ‌
• Certain ingredients in basil leaves have the effect of inhibiting tyrosinase activity, thereby helping to even out skin tone and reduce the occurrence of spots. ‌
• The nutrients in basil leaves can enhance skin elastic fibers and improve skin water retention, thereby improving skin softness and firmness, making the skin feel smoother and more delicate.

Applications

Food: It is also widely used in the food industry, where it is used as a condiment to add flavor and aroma to food.

Health Products: It is widely used in the preparation of health products and dietary supplements due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial health benefits. These products use the active ingredients in basil leaves to enhance the health benefits of the product.

Cosmetics: It is often used in cosmetics due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can improve skin conditions, make the skin smooth and soft, and help treat skin diseases.

Medicine: Basil leaf extract has a variety of medicinal values. Its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antidepressant properties make it widely used in the medical field.‌

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