Caralluma Fimbriata (Aerial) Extract 4:1 TLC

Introduction

A cactus (plural: cacti, cactuses, or cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae within the order Caryophyllales. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. Almost all cacti are succulents. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of most cacti where this vital process takes place. Cactus stems store water. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade. In the absence of leaves, enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis. Cacti are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagoniain the south to parts of western Canada in the north-except for Rhipsalis baccifera, which also grows in Africa and Sri Lanka

Function

1. Cactus extract has function of clearing away heat and toxic.

2. For promoting blood circulation and lowering blood pressure, cactus extract plays an important role.

3. Cactus extract has antibacterial and antiinflammatory effect,cactus extract against Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus inhibition.

4. As an important medical raw, cactus extract can be used to lower blood sugar,cactus extract with a variety of flavonoids such as quercetin -3 - glucoside. Significant hypoglycemic effect, cactus extract can effectively improve the type diabetes glucose metabolism in patients.

Appication

1. Applied in cosmetic field,cactus extract is added in various skin care products for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidative action.

2. Applied in health product & pharmaceutical field, cactus extract often used in the adjuvant therapy of nephritis, glycuresis, heart disease, hepatopathy and more.