Lotus Leaf Extract

Product Name:  Lotus leaf Extract

Latin Name: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Appearance: Yellow-brown Powder

Used Part: Leaf

Extract Method: Water/Grain alcohol

Molecular formula：C19H21NO2

Molecular weight:, 295.38 

CAS NO.475-83-2

Specification:2%, 5%, 10%, 98%Nuciferine

Introduction:  

Theentire lotus plant has been used in Chinese medicine for treating everythingfrom diarrhea to bleeding ulcers. Lotus leaves were also highly regarded as aweight-loss cure, as the plant is a diuretic. One of the main functions of thelotus leaf plant is to stop bleeding associated with excessive menstruation,hemorrhoids, and vomiting of blood. All parts of the plant can be used as anastringent and cardio tonic. In addition, lotus is employed as a treatment formushroom poisoning. Used with other herbs, the plant can help treat sunstroke,fever, diarrhea, and dizziness. Lotus leaf is also become popular for loweringblood lipids and treating liver conditions, such as jaundice. An activeingredient found in the lotus plant, called nuciferine, is also thought to helpreduce muscle spasms. Other conditions that the lotus leaf has been used totreat include leprosy, parasites, ringworm, and sexually transmitted diseasessuch as syphilis. Parts of the lotus are prepared in many ways. For instance,the leaves are often used fresh as a poultice, and lotus leaf extract isderived from the dried leaves. The flower petals and leaves are also commonlymade into a mild tea, which is slightly bitter. They can be used as a garnishor added to soups as well. Dried lotus leaf is available at many herbal shops.Additionally, the plant can be found in pill, powder, and capsule form. Lotusis considered safe and has no known negative side effects.

Functions: 

1.Weight control; adjust blood lipids, codeine and expectorant. 

2.Anticoagulant and antidote in medicine. It is used for treatment of summer heatsyndrome and dampness accumulation. 

3.Can significantly reduce serum triglycerides and cholesterol content ofcalcitriol with lipid regulating health role. 

4.Lowering blood lipids and treating fatty liver; it is commonly combinedwith 

Cartages,which promote blood circulation and lowers, blood fats.

Applications:

1.Applied in food field, it is widely used as functional food additive.
2. Applied in health product field, it is widely added into various kinds ofhealth products with the function of preventing rheumatism, adjusting estrogenlevel and so on.
3. Applied in cosmetics field, it is widely added into various kinds ofcosmetics with the function of delaying aging.
4. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is widely added into the medicine whichcan used in treating arthritis and postpartum syndrome.