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What is Giant Knotweed Extract?

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The  Giant knotweed extract  is one of the Polygonaceae plants, and it’s native to East Asia and vastly distributed in China. Resveratrol and emodin are the main functional ingredients in the giant knotweed. Giant Knotweed has now been used in traditional medicine in China and Japan, due to its benefits for gastrointestinal health and circulatory health, and the treatment of a variety of ailments, including fungal infections, skin inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and liver disease. Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound widely found in higher plants that prevent and treats chronic inflammation caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Alexin is derived from Greek and means defense or protection. Resveratrol contains many activator-like (ALEXIN) factors that are beneficial to the human body. Researchers studying in vitro culture and zoology epidemics have pointed out that the use of resveratrol can effectively treat cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Functions and benefits of  G

Relax with Hypericum perforatum extract

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Regular use of Hypericum extract eliminates feelings of anxiety, fear, loneliness and fatigue.  Hypericum perforatum extract  have a tonic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, diuretic, and antispasmodic action. It is used for problems with bile outflow and kidney disease, with bedwetting in children, hypertension, menopause, poor sleep, and neurotic disorders. Hypericum perforatum L. is a perennial herbaceous plant of the mammal. Other names:  St. John's wort piercer-leaf, ordinary, hare's blood, branch, St. John the Baptist, the grass of John the Baptist, the grass of St. John, Hypericum, etc. In folk beliefs, St. John's wort is a source of light, eliminating evil, driving away the spirits of longing, relieving black sorrow. This belief has been preserved for millennia. More Paracelsus ranked St. John's wort to his favorite plants. Hypericum from ancient times is known for its positive healing effect on the soul. Its action as an antidepressant is currentl

Passion flower extract – A unique herb

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Passion flower extract  – emollient with moisturizing and refreshing properties. Depending on the type of plant, the extract may have a different effect: soothe, protect the skin or act as a conditioner. There are four main types of passion fruit that are used in cosmetics: granadilla purple (Passiflora edulis), passionflower incarnate (Passiflora incarnáta), yellow granadilla (Passiflora laurifolia), giant granadilla. The variety and part of the plant (flower, fruit or seeds) determine the medicinal qualities of the extract: improvement of the general condition of the skin, astringent, soothing, refreshing and protecting effect. The composition of passiflora includes vitamins, polysaccharides, minerals, and amino acids. The extract has a fragrant scent with tropical and fruity notes. Passion flower extract  has a truly unique set of nutrients and vitamins. It contains a significant percentage of vitamin C, which has a positive effect on the human body, activates the production of

Passion flower: discover all the properties and benefits

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The Passion flower extract (Passiflora incarnata L.) is a plant native to the Americas, traditionally used to relieve mental stress and promote sleep. Among the numerous active compounds naturally present in the flowers of passion flower stands vinexin, a flavonoid with relaxing and relaxing properties. Passion flower extract is effective against stress and can be used for relaxation, sleep and stress, mental wellbeing and regulation of gastrointestinal motility and elimination of gas. Plus The titrated and standardized plant extract keeps the natural active ingredients qualitatively and quantitatively constant, ensuring the product stability, bioavailability, and efficacy. Benefits       1. Relaxation (sleep, in case of stress)       2. Mental well-being       3. Regulate gastrointestinal motility and elimination of gases       4. Curiosity The passion flower (Passiflora incarnata L.) is a climbing plant native to the Americas, known since ancient times for its effectiveness against a

St. John’s wort – Hypericum perforatum extract – a herb known from ancient times

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St. John’s wort is one of the most common medicinal plants in the country and famous among the people. When it blooms, its golden-yellow flowers, like a bonfire, “exhale” the life-giving rays of the sun, envelop the meadows, and make them garlands. This plant is widely known in herbal medicine. For thousands of years, all nations, different segments of the population have used the valuable properties of  Hypericum perforatum extract . There was a belief among the people that St. John’s wort was “a weapon against witches and devils,” and therefore the grass was given sonorous names: “God’s grass,” “God’s mercy.” Until now, among the doctors, there is a perception that this plant makes people so bright, so joyful, as they swallowed the sun. Modern science can explain these wonderful properties of a plant. There is a statement that these substances are capable of returning the harmony of rhythmic balance to a person. Thus, in the light of modern research,  Hypericum perforatum extrac

Ginger root extract and its ingredients

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Ginger is medicinal plant of the year 2018: No wonder, because it is rich in minerals. The proportion of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and iron is immensely high and accounts for about 1.2 percent of the root alone. In addition, the tuber is a veritable powerhouse in terms of vitamin C, because per 100 grams of ginger are up to 6000 milligrams of vitamin C contained. In addition, the content of vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin) is extremely high. Ginger also provides relevant amounts of copper and manganese as well as slightly lower levels of iron and zinc. Finally, the flavonoid kaempherol also occurs in ginger root extract. Why ginger root extract is so healthy? The listed ingredients include a variety of beneficial properties. There are, for example, the essential oils borneol and cineole: While borneol improves the bioavailability of other substances, cineole has an expectorant and antibacterial effect. The flavonoid kaemphe

Ginger extracts and cosmetology

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Ginger root contains essential elements that play an important role in the process of metabolism – amino acids, vitamins C, B1, A, B2, zinc, sodium, iron, potassium, magnesium salts, sodium and calcium. It increases the digestibility of animal fats and is part of a diet for weight loss. It is able to improve cerebral circulation by stimulating brain activity, so it is recommended to use it with high mental loads. Besides, it has an antispasmodic, analgesic, resorbable, diaphoretic, tonic, antioxidant, healing and antipyretic effect. Recent medical studies have proven its effectiveness in antitumor therapy. Its healing properties were well known in ancient India and ancient China, it is attributed to the number of 120 plants that cure serious diseases and return life. The  ginger extract  is obtained from the root by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide. The substance is oil-soluble and has primarily high antioxidant activity. Contains burning components (zinger

What is the difference between HA and sodium HA?

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The secret to the success of this substance lies in its unique ability to bind and retain moisture. One hyaluronic molecule can concentrate around itself hundreds of water molecules. In the subcutaneous layers hyaluronica acts as a kind of cement composition, which firmly holds the cells together, regulates their metabolism, and stimulates the production of collagen. Thus, the substance forms the elasticity of the skin and effectively fights the aging process. In addition, “smart” hyaluronic acid can itself assess the level of humidity in the environment, adapt to the existing conditions and regulate the required amount of moisture absorption from the outside, depending on external circumstances. Why do you need hyaluronic acid in cosmetics? Like any other cellular organisms in the human body, hyaluronic acid is in the process of continuous synthesis. For its production are the leading skin cells - fibroblasts. By the age of 20, their activity begins to decline markedly. The process of

Epimedium sagittatum- Why it is one of its kind of extract?

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The epimedium plant,  epimedium sagittatum  has different properties and modest side effects, the leaves of the epimedium also known as epimedium sagittatum, are up to 30 cm long and grow on subterranean branches. This plant has flowers with bright colors ranging from purple to yellow and white and its size is approximately 5 cm. The epidemium is a traditional Chinese perennial medicinal plant and as many as 15 types of this plant, in Chinese, are known as Yin Yang Huo. The epidemium is used for people with back and knee problems, joint pain, arthritis, physical and mental fatigue, memory loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, bronchitis, liver disease, HIV/AIDS, polio, a blood disease called chronic leukopenia, viral infections of the heart, bone weakness after menopause, bone weakness (osteoporosis), and as a tonic. Some men use the epidemium for problems of sexual performance including erectile dysfunction and involuntary ejaculation and to arouse sexual desire. How do