Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin
Product Name | Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin |
Botanical Name | Lithospermum erythrorhizon or Arnebia euchroma |
Specification | Shikonin 1%~95% Tested By HPLC |
Part of Used | Root |
Main Benefits | Antioxidant, Neuroprotectivity, Cardioprotectivity |
OEM MOQ: 500 Units
Place of Origin: China
Bulk Package: 25kg/drum
Port: Shanghai, China
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Gromwell Reviews
Gromwell is a plant species in the genus Lithospermum. It is called ZICAO in Chinese. Gromwell has been used traditionally as medicine in China for treatment of various abnormal skin conditions including wounds, inflammation and healing burnsand. It also could be used as a dye for staining fabrics and food colorants. There are two kinds of Gromwells growing in China Mainland. One is the common Gromwell with Botanical Name Lithospermum erythrorhizon and the other kind is Arnebia euchroma that we call it RUAN ZICAO.
Chemical Constituents of Gromwell Root Extract
Shikonin and its naphthoquinone derivatives have been proved to be the active components extracted from the Gromwell Roots. These active ingredients have recently garnered considerable interest for their broad spectrum of anti-inflammatory activities and significant anti-tumour activities.
Health Benefits of Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin
As above mentioned, Shikonin is a compound that could be extracted from the Gromwell Roots. There are so many Health Benefits of Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin, here look at some of its important Health Benefits as below:
Antioxidant Effects of Shikonin
The antioxidant properties of shikonin and its derivatives were studied and a number of studies show that Shikonin, in particular, has significant antioxidant effects. An application for shikoninʼs antioxidant properties has been suggested: a possible use of shikonin for cigarette filters and among all the antioxidants studied, shikonin alone exerted the best scavenging activity.
Neuroprotective Properties of Shikonin
Shikonin has been shown to exhibit a neuroprotective effect against the damage caused by ischemia in adult male Kunming mice. This finding implies that treatment with this molecule may exert a significant protective effect against cerebral brain injury. The Scientists examined the effect of shikonin and five of its derivatives on microglial cells which are the prime effectors in immune and inflammatory responses of the central nervous system.
Cardioprotective Effects of Shikonin
Two different studies have suggested a possible cardioprotective effect of shikonin that would be related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, in view of the apparent discrepancy of these two studies on the cardiovascular effect of shikonin, more studies should be carried out in this field in order to confirm this effect.
Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin Side Effects
Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin is considered safe, especially when used in amounts commonly found in teas, but there is not enough information about Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin to determine whether it is safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Product Name | Gromwell Root Extract Shikonin |
Botanical Name | Lithospermum erythrorhizon or Arnebia euchroma |
Standardized | Shikonin 1%~95% Tested By HPLC |
Part of Used | Root |
Appearance | Red Pink to Dark Purple Fine Powder |
GMO Status | NON-GMO |
Allergen | Allergen Free |
Sterilization | Non-Irradiated |
Grade | Could Meet Pharma Grade, Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade and Feed Grade |
Shelf Life | 2 Years if Sealed and Store away from Direct Sun Light |