We are Chickweed Extract Manufacturer & Supplier

Active ingredients

The whole chickweed is rich in flavonoids, including orientin, isoorientin, vitexin, isovitexin, apigenin, luteolin, genistein, etc.;

Phenolic acids include vanillic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, ferulic acid, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, etc.; and other substances such as emodin, emodin methyl ether, β-sitosterol, and carotene.

Extraction processing method

The chickweed can be extracted with water, alcohol, etc. as a solvent according to a conventional method, and then the extract is concentrated to dryness.

Pharmacology

• Inhibition of trypsin activity;
• Elimination of DPPH free radicals by chickweed extract;
• Inhibition of lipoxygenase-5 activity;
• Activation promotion of peroxidase-activated receptors;
• Inhibition of NF-xB cell activity;

Application in cosmetics&skin care products

The promotion of peroxidase-activated receptor activation and the inhibition of NF-kB cell activity and the inhibition of lipoxygenase-5 activity by chickweed extract all reflect its good anti-inflammatory ability;

Chickweed extract can also be used as a skin conditioner and antioxidant.