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Lemon Balm Extract Melissa Officinalis: Pharmacological

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  Lemon Balm Extract is sourced from the leaves of the Melissa officinalis plant. The Melissa plant is known for its unique lemon-like fragrance. The presence of polyphenols, such as rosamarinic acid, increases the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain. Rosamarinic acid also inhibits the activity of various microbes. Botanical Name– Melissa officinalis Plant Part Used– Leaves Active Constituents– Rosamarinic Acid Specifications–Melissa Extract (1% – 8% Rosamarinic Acid) Benefits of Lemon Balm Extract Boost Cognitive Functions Relieve Stress And Anxiety Aid In Digestion Help In Insomnia Relieve Menstrual Cramps Extraction Methods: Essential oil of Melissa officinalis can be extracted from its flowers, leaves, and stems using steam distillation and chemical extraction methods. Edible Development: Melissa officinalis is a wild plant with both medicinal and culinary uses. Its entire herb is used in medicine, while its tender stems and leaves can be used as a sea...

Use of Sanqi Powder in Cardiovascular Diseases

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  With the popularization of health knowledge, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy has gained increasing popularity. “Sanqi powder” is one of the favored health products in recent years. Influenced by modern medicine’s proposition that long-term use of low-dose aspirin can prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, many people equate the TCM blood-activating medicine “Sanqi” with aspirin, believing that it has the same preventive effects against cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases as aspirin but without its adverse drug reactions. However, “Sanqi” is a medicine, not food, and the notion of long-term use for prevention without symptoms may lead to drug toxicity. Long-term dual use of medicine and food can cause illness Some say that Sanqi can be used as both medicine and food, which is incorrect. Sanqi is not food but a traditional Chinese medicinal material that promotes blood circulation, stops bleeding, and reduces swelling and pain. It should only be use...

Polygonum multiflorum Extract: Preparation, Functions, and Related Combinations

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  Polygonum multiflorum extract is prepared using the dried rhizome of the Polygonum multiflorum plant, a member of the Polygonaceae family. The rhizomes are cleaned, dried, canned, and extracted three times using 70% ethanol-water solvent, with each extraction lasting 2 hours. The combined extract is then evaporated to remove ethanol, followed by further concentration to a specific gravity of 1.10 to obtain a concentrated paste. This paste is spray-dried to obtain Polygonum multiflorum extract powder, which is then crushed, sieved through a 100-mesh screen, mixed, and packaged. English Name: Radix polygoni multiflori P.E. Other name: Tuber fleeceflower extract, fo-ti Extract, Ho Shou Wu Latin Name: Polygonum multiflorum Thunb Main Functional Components: The rhizomes contain anthraquinone compounds, primarily stilbene glucosides, emodin, chrysophanol, physcion, rhein, and chrysophanol anthrone. Main Functions: Polygonum multiflorum extract  exhibits anti-aging effects, influen...

Unveiling Panax Notoginseng Saponins: The Miraculous Component of Health

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  There is a miraculous component that garners much attention, hailed as the secret weapon of health, and it is none other than Panax Notoginseng saponin. Panax notoginseng saponins are active compounds extracted from the roots of Panax notoginseng, possessing rich medicinal value and a wide range of application areas. What is Panax Notoginseng Saponins? Notoginseng saponins are one of the main active components of Panax notoginseng, belonging to the class of saponin compounds. Panax notoginseng, a plant native to southern China, has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Notoginseng triterpene is the main medicinal component of Panax notoginseng, possessing various pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-thrombotic properties. This product is a light yellow amorphous powder with a bitter taste and slight sweetness. It is obtained by extracting and separating effective medicinal components from high-quality Panax no...

What is the first discovered polysaccharide Yeast β-glucan with immunological activity?

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  Yeast β-glucan, also known as dextran or glucan, is a polysaccharide. It is present in the mucilage secreted by certain microorganisms during their growth process. Modern research has found that the β-glucans found in certain fungi, such as Agaricus blazei Murill, are abundant and possess high biological activity. β-glucans typically have high molecular weights and are primarily composed of D-glucose units linked by α,1→6 glycosidic bonds, with branching points occurring through 1→2, 1→3, and 1→4 linkages. Among them, β-glucans with β-1,3/-1,6 linkages exhibit the highest biological activity. The structure and function of β-glucans vary depending on the species of microorganism and growth conditions. Numerous experiments have demonstrated that β-glucans can promote the production of IgM antibodies in the body, thus enhancing humoral immunity. Activation of cells by these glucans stimulates the host’s nonspecific defense mechanisms, making them particularly promising in treating t...

What is Citrus Extract hesperidin?

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Citrus Extract hesperidin is obtained from dried immature fruits of sour orange or sweet orange. The main components extracted include hesperidin, sinensetin, sinensetin powder, citrus fruit peel extract, and citrus flavonoids. Among them, hesperidin from citrus fruit peel extract has multiple effects such as maintaining normal vascular osmotic pressure, enhancing capillary toughness, reducing cholesterol, boosting immunity, and antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Hesperidin, also known as dihydroflavonoid glycoside, has a molecular formula of C 28 H 34 O 15  and a density of 1.65 g/cm3. It is a white or pale yellow crystalline powder, odorless, and tasteless. It is soluble in pyridine or dimethylformamide but insoluble in ethanol or water. Produce methods: This product is present in the peel of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, and pomelo. In the Citrus genus, citrus glycosides are abundant in the middle layer of the peel (white spongy tissue), while citrus peel glycosides...

Fermentation process for producing Rhodiola rosea extract, Gnosis launches alternative Rhodiola rosea extract material.

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  Gnosis has recently announced a natural solution called Landkind Pure salidroside. What’s noteworthy is that Landkind Pure Rhodiola rosea extract is isolated through a proprietary fermentation process, which results in a plant-based ingredient with higher biological activity. Moreover, it can avoid the presence of trace heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents commonly found in natural plant extracts. Landkind Pure salidroside has undergone toxicological and clinical studies to support its safety. Gnosis states that compared to Rhodiola rosea extract,  Landkind Pure  Rhodiola rosea extract requires a lower dosage, making it more convenient for product development and allowing more space for other bioactive substances in the product. The recommended dosage of Landkind Pure Rhodiola rosea extract is 60 milligrams daily. Currently, Rhodiola rosea is listed as an endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Fl...