Leonurus japonicus extract

What is Leonurus japonicus, where does it grow? Leonurus japonicus What are the effects and uses for health? How is Leonurus japonicus extract produced? What is the advantage of Leonurus japonicus extract Biogreen? If readers are interested in the above issues, please read the article below to get more useful knowledge!

What is Leonurus japonicus, where does it grow?

Leonurus japonicus is a species of herbaceous flowering plant with the scientific name Leonurus japonicus, belonging to the family Lamiaceae or mint family. This plant is native to Asia, stretching from East Asia, Japan, Korea, China to Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Cambodia.

Leonurus japonicus is a herbaceous plant that usually lives for 1-2 years. Leonurus japonicus usually grows wild in sunny areas, can be at various altitudes, from plains to mountains.

The mature Leonurus japonicus tree usually has a height of only 0.5 – 1m, the trunk is square and less branched. The trunk is covered with a small layer of hairs.

+ Leaves Leonurus japonicus opposite: leaves growing at the base are heart-shaped, long petioles, serrated margins rough and deep, leaves grow at short petioles, leaf blade divided into 3 serrated but sparse lobes. The leaves growing at the apex are not lobed, the petiole is very short.

+ Leonurus japonicus flowers out around March to May often grow in the interstitial leaves, flowers are pink or purple-pink.

+ Leonurus japonicus fruit is available from June to July, the fruit is gray-brown, with 3 edges.

Leonurus japonicus is a medicinal plant that has been widely used in traditional medicine since ancient times in Eastern countries. The medicinal parts of this plant are usually all parts, the whole plant. Leonurus japonicus harvested will be cleaned, cut into pieces and then dried to make medicinal herbs.

What are the effects and uses of Leonurus japonicus?

According to traditional medicine, Leonurus japonicus is a slightly cold, bitter, and bitter medicine, referring to: can, heart cell, spleen. With the functions of: activating blood, regulating menstruation, preventing stasis, generating new blood, diuretic, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, Leonurus japonicus is often used in the following cases:

+ Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, infertility, excessive discharge.

+ Abdominal pain after birth, blood circulation, after giving birth, the discharge does not stop.

+ Blocked milk ducts.

+ Hemorrhoids.

+ Pimples, heat rash.

According to modern science, clinical trials have shown some pharmacological effects of Leonurus japonicus which are:

+ Effect on the uterus: stimulate the uterus, make the uterus contract more, slow and safe effect.

+ Effects on the cardiovascular system: lower blood pressure, increase coronary artery flow, improve microcirculation disorder.

+ Effects on the nervous system: sedative effect.

+ Diuretic effect.

+ Antibacterial effect: inhibits some bacteria that cause skin diseases.

How is Leonurus japonicus extract produced?

Leonurus japonicus extract is a raw material prepared from the natural medicinal source of Leonurus japonicus. In today’s modern society, Leonurus japonicus extract is more commonly used because it is prepared in a convenient and easy-to-use powder form, and the content of medicinal substances is higher when compared to natural herbs.

The method used to extract Leonurus japonicus extract includes 2 stages:

Stage 1: A suitable solvent is used to extract medicinal herbs, either alcohol or water can be used. Leonurus japonicus, after being thoroughly cleaned, will be broken down to the specified size, warmed with a certain amount of solvent in a certain ratio, then extracted completely by high-tech equipment.

Stage 2: After obtaining the extract, filter it, then spray-dry to remove the granulation solvent with a moisture content of not more than 10%.

Leonurus japonicus extract, after being prepared, has 10 times more active ingredients and medicinal properties than fresh herbs. The process of making the dried paste also brings many advantages in the preservation and use of pharmaceuticals. Dried Cao is tested for active ingredients and proven to be clinically effective. Materials are safe when used directly or made into pharmaceutical preparations, functional foods.

Advantages of Leonurus japonicus extract Biogreen

Currently, on the pharmaceutical market in general and the pharmaceutical high market in particular, there are many low-quality raw materials and rampant counterfeit goods. Therefore, we need to learn carefully and choose to buy from reputable brands in the market.

And one of the best companies in Vietnam is Biogreen Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Joint Stock Company. Leonurus japonicus extract of the Biogreen brand has many outstanding advantages over other similar materials on the market:

+ Selected raw materials are grown organically without chemicals, without chemical fertilizers.

+ Modern extraction and production technology, especially spray drying technology, helps to achieve the optimal content of active ingredients in medicinal herbs.

Material information Leonurus japonicus extract Biogreen

Raw material name: Leonurus japonicus extract.

Made in Viet Nam.

Dosage form: dry high powder.

Description: homogeneous fine powder.

Taste: typical taste of Leonurus japonicus.

Packing: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg and can be changed according to customer requirements.

As suitable raw materials for dosage forms: Nuggets, powders, effervescents, capsules, tablets.

Expiry date: 2 years from date of manufacture.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.