Introduction
Isatis indigotica P.E
Product Name Isatis indigotica Fort P.E.
Botanical Name Isatis indigotica Fort
Part Used Leaf
Specification 5:1, 10:1,1% Indirubin
Test method HPLC
CAS No. 479-41-4
Molecular Formula C16H10N2O2
Molecular Weight 262.26
Appearance Yellow Brown Fine Powder
Radix Isatidis (Banlangen in Chinese), as the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a kind of dried root of the plant Isatidis indigotica Fort (family Cruciferae), and is officially listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. It is mainly distributed in Hebei, JiangXi,Zhejiang, Fujian, Anhui and Gansu provinces in China. It has been used as a medicinal plant for more than 2000 years from Shen Nong Ben Cao-Jing, a famous ancient Chinese medicinal literary and has a widely useful activities including anti-virus, anti-bacterial, anti-endotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and immune regulatory effects. Because the chemical constituents with anti-bacterial effect of Radix Isatidis remain uncertain, the reasons for its actions have remained a puzzle for a long time. Some researchers considered that the extract of Radix Isatidis had high anti-virus effects.
Function
-Radix isatidis p.e indirubin has destroyed effect to leukemia cells.
-Radix isatidis p.e could significantly enhance the function of antibody-forming cells.
-Radix isatidis p.e has the function of inhibiting a wide range of bacteria and virus.
-Radix isatidis p.e plays significant role in staphylococcus aureus, escherichia coli, salmonella typhi and shigella.
1. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral;
2. Dispelling heat, benefiting gallbladder and enhancing the function of body defense;
3. Protecting cardiovascular system;
4. To clear heat and release toxins;
5. To cool blood and reduce swelling.
Application
-As a strong antioxidant, radix isatidis p.e is widely used in cosmetics industry.
-As the medicine of anti-inflammatory,antibacterial,antioxidant and anti-tumor drug, radix isatidis p.e is widely
used in the fields of medicine and health products.
1. As drugs: raw materials of anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;
2. As products: active ingredients of dispelling heat and strengthen bodily functions and
cardiovascular protection, it is mainly used in health product industry.