There is a wide variety of common plant extracts, and these extracts are widely used in the fields of food, medicine, health products and cosmetics due to their unique chemical composition and various biological activities. The following are some common plant extracts and their main effects:
1. Extracts of Chinese medicine nature
Ginkgo biloba extract: It has the effect of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis and clearing collaterals, and has remarkable effect in resisting bruises. At the same time, it can also improve cardiovascular function and enhance the elasticity of blood vessels.
Epimedium Extract: Its main effects are tonifying the kidney and strengthening the muscles and bones, and it is commonly used in Chinese medicinal preparations.
Rhodiola Rosea Extract: A reddish brown powder, it has the effect of invigorating the blood and relieving cough, clearing the lungs and relieving cough, and is also used to improve cardiovascular function and enhance immunity.
Green Tea Extract: rich in polyphenolic compounds, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor and other biological activities. In cosmetics, green tea extract is often used as a moisturizing, antioxidant and whitening ingredient.
Ginseng Extract: rich in ginsenosides and a variety of trace elements, with anti-fatigue, refreshing and immune regulation. It is widely used in health care products and medicines.
Angelica extract: widely used in the treatment of gynecological diseases, with menstrual regulation, pain relief, blood nourishing effect.
2. Extracts that are not traditional Chinese medicine but have significant efficacy
Grape seed extract: rich in proanthocyanidins and polyphenolic compounds, with antioxidant, anti-aging and vascular protection. It is often used as an antioxidant in cosmetics.
Blueberry Extract: Rich in anthocyanins and vitamin C, it has the effect of enhancing immunity, improving vision and anti-inflammatory. It is more common in health products and food additives.
Lycopene: A powerful antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage and prevents many chronic diseases.
Yeast extract: Although not a traditional Chinese medicine extract, it is popular in the market because of its whitening effect.
3. Other common plant extracts
Centella asiatica extract: mainly used in cosmetics, with moisturizing, antioxidant, spot whitening, soothing and repairing effects.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract: also widely used in cosmetics, with moisturizing, whitening and whitening spots and allergy.
Amaranth extract: moisturizing, antioxidant and anti-aging effects, as well as good antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
Shea Butter: widely used in skin care and hair products as a natural skin moisturizer and conditioner.
Jojoba Seed Oil: has excellent moisturizing and nourishing effects and is an important oil component in cosmetics.
Arbutin: Extracted from the leaves of bearberry, it has antioxidant, spot whitening and anti-aging effects, but dosage control should be noted.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract: with moisturizing, antioxidant and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, it is a common ingredient in cosmetics and health products.