What does lithospermum extract do?

What does lithospermum extract do?

Lithospermum extract is mainly derived from the roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon or Lithospermum erythrorhizon, which are rich in various active ingredients such as shikonin and shikonin. It has good anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant effects.

Lithospermum erythrorhizon, also known as "purple herb", is a common Chinese herbal medicine with various medicinal values ​​in traditional Chinese medicine. Lithospermum erythrorhizon is cold in nature, sweet and salty in taste, enters the liver and heart meridians, and has the effects of cooling blood, activating blood circulation, detoxifying and removing blood stasis. This extract is widely used in the medical and cosmetic fields due to its diverse pharmacological activities.

What are the health benefits?

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

Lithospermum contains a variety of active ingredients with significant antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It can inhibit inflammatory reactions and the growth of bacteria, and is suitable for inflammatory diseases such as skin infections, papules, acne, and sores and boils.

Improve microcirculation

It has a significant stimulating effect on the heart, helps promote peripheral blood circulation, and promotes faster excretion of toxins. Lithospermum root can reduce blood viscosity, significantly improve microcirculation, and increase local blood oxygen supply.

Promote wound healing

Lithospermum extract can promote wound healing, stimulate local blood circulation and cell regeneration, and accelerate the wound healing process.

Detoxify and clear up rash

Comfrey has significant detoxifying effects and can be used to treat sores, eczema, measles and other diseases.

In addition, comfrey also has the effect of clearing up rashes, and has a certain effect on symptoms such as warm spots, rashes, and eczema.

Stop bleeding

Lithospermum also has a hemostatic effect, and is particularly suitable for diseases such as sores, eczema, hematochezia, hematuria, and hematemesis caused by excess blood heat and toxins.

Repair

It can repair damaged skin cells and has a certain therapeutic effect on skin burns, scalds, frostbite, etc. In addition, comfrey extract can promote cathepsin activity, indicating that the extract can enhance the metabolism of skin cells and help repair and regenerate the skin.

Anti-allergic

Contains ingredients such as lithospermic acid, which can inhibit allergic reactions and is used to improve redness, swelling, itching and other symptoms caused by allergies. This makes comfrey extract anti-allergic in skin care products, especially suitable for sensitive skin.

The role of lithospermum extract in skin care products

Antioxidant

The shikonin contained is a natural antioxidant that can effectively neutralize free radicals, prevent skin aging, sagging and other problems, and maintain skin health.

Acne and anti-inflammatory

Contains a variety of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients, which can effectively relieve acne, inhibit bacteria and inflammation. Moreover, scientific research has shown that it can also help regulate skin oil secretion, improve oily skin, and prevent acne growth.

Remove red blood streaks

Red blood streaks are a common skin problem, usually caused by dilation of skin blood vessels. Shikonin in the extract can effectively relieve skin redness and swelling, constrict blood vessels, and improve skin capillary dilation, thereby achieving the effect of eliminating red blood streaks.

Sunscreen

Shikonin has a certain light absorption effect, which can play a sunscreen effect to a certain extent. In addition, it can also effectively relieve the discomfort caused by skin allergies and sunburn after sun exposure.

Application direction

Health products

As people pay more attention to health, lithospermum has also been developed into various health products, such as lithospermum tea, lithospermum powder, lithospermum capsules, etc. These health products are rich in nutrients and active ingredients in lithospermum, and have health effects such as anti-oxidation, anti-aging, and immune regulation.

Cosmetics

As a natural skin care ingredient, it can be used in skin care products, which has the effects of moisturizing, soothing and repairing the skin. It is often used in the production of skin care products to help improve skin conditions, such as the healing of burns, scalds and other wounds.

Food additives

It can be used as a natural colorant to add color to products such as food, beverages and candies. At the same time, it also has certain nutritional value.

Medical field

It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties and is often used in the manufacture of medicines. For example, it performs well in the treatment of skin diseases, digestive system diseases and certain inflammatory diseases.

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