Overview

Paracress (Spilanthes acmella) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Asteraceae in the Asteraceae family, and its flower extracts are mainly used in cosmetics.

Active ingredients

The characteristic component of Paracress (Spilanthes acmella) is spilanthol and several homologues of its isomorphic form. In addition, there are still a-aromatic resin alcohol B-aromatic resin alcohol, stigmasterol, melilotoside and carotin and so on.

Extraction processing method

Paracress (Spilanthes acmella) dried flowers can be extracted with water, alcohol, etc. as solvents according to conventional methods, and then the extract is concentrated to dryness. If 50% alcohol is used for reflux extraction, the yield is 8.5%

Pharmacology

Paracress (Spilanthes acmella) extract has antibacterial properties against Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus.

• Elimination of DPPH free radicals;
• Elimination of superoxide radicals;
• Inhibition of NO production by cell culture;
• B-16 Inhibition of melanocyte activity;
• Promote hair growth;
• Inhibition of lipase activity;

Application in cosmetics&skin care products

Paracress (Spilanthes acmella) extract can be used as an antibacterial agent, antioxidant, skin whitening agent, hair growth agent, and weight loss agent.