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Description

Haematococcus pluvialis is a freshwater species of Chlorophyta from the family Haematococcaceae. This species is well known for its high content of the strong antioxidant astaxanthin, which is important in aquaculture, various pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The high amount of astaxanthin is present in the resting cells, which are produced and rapidly accumulated when the environmental conditions become unfavorable for normal cell growth. Examples of such conditions include bright light, high salinity, and low availability of nutrients. Haematococcus pluvialis is usually found in temperate regions around the world. Their resting cysts are often responsible for the blood-red colour seen in the bottom of dried out rock pools and bird baths. This colour is caused by astaxanthin which is believed to protect the resting cysts from the detrimental effect of UV-radiation, when exposed to direct sunlight.

Main Function

1. Anti-inflammatory,anti-allergic effect;
2. Anti-bacterial activity;
3. Buck, diuretic;
4. Baogan, Lidan, anti-oxidation;
5. Antipyretic effect;
6. Sedation;
7. Hypolipidemic effect;
8. Anti-platelet aggregation.

Application

1. Baikal skullcap is used to treat respiratory infections, hay fever, and fever. It is also used for gastrointestinal (GI) infections, as well as livers problems including viral hepatitis and jaundice.
2. Baikal skullcap for HIV/AIDS, kidney infections, pelvic inflammation, and sores or swelling. It is also used for ,scalet fever,headache , irritability, red eyes , flushed face, seizures, , hysteria, nervous tension, and to relieve a bitter taste in the mouth.
3. The active ingredient in Baikal skullcap, baicalin, is used in combination with shung hua (ephedra) to treat upper respiratory tract infections. In combination with other herbs, Baikal skullcap is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),prostate cancer , a lung condition called bronchiolitis, arthritis and hemorrhoids.
4. Baikal skullcap is also sometimes applied to the skin for psorasis.