The plant extraction industry continues to rise, and a variety of new plants will play an important role

At present, grape seed extract and green tea extract, which are widely used in the market and well known as plant extracts, have antioxidant effects; Ginseng extract and ganoderma lucidum extract for regulating immunity; Rhodiola extract and ginseng extract to improve cardiovascular function; There are also functional sweeteners, licorice extract, stevia extract, etc. In addition, many new plant functions have been found, studied and widely used in various aspects.

Tea tree flower: "waste" in non-tea production, containing rich "treasure"

The flowering and fruiting of tea plants will compete with tea for nutrients, affecting the yield and quality of tea. Therefore, tea plant flowers are picked or removed by flower removers, and tea plant flowers are considered as "waste" in tea production. The current research shows that camellia flower is a "treasure" with rich nutrition and health care functions. Tea tree flower is rich in tea polyphenols, tea polysaccharides, tea saponins, amino acids and other components, especially its unique tea tree flower saponins, with unique biological activity and huge economic value.

Black pepper: natural bioavailability enhancer

Black pepper has a very long history of application in human diet and is also one of the most widely used spices in the world. Black pepper is also used in various traditional medicines and nutritional supplements.

Cherry berry extract: a plant-based dietary supplement to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

The wild cherry berry, whose scientific name is Sorbus glandularis, is known as the "king of berries". The anthocyanins, flavonoids, polyphenols and other extracts from its fruit are effective in treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as heart disease and hypertension.

Fenugreek extract: broad prospects for hypoglycemia

Cucurbita is a kind of herb with a wide range of uses. It has a traditional history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. Fenugreek contains many active substances, such as steroidal saponins, flavonoids, terpenes, alkaloids, fats and oils, amino acids and proteins, minerals, etc. Fenugreek seed has obvious hypoglycemic activity. The combination of fenugreek seed extract and vanadate (low dose) has a good effect on diabetes. Studies have shown that Cucurbita foetida extract can reduce glucose by inhibiting the absorption of glucose in the small intestine.

Influenced by the environment, people are more and more interested in choosing natural ingredients such as plant extracts to improve health and nutrition. Plant extracts have attracted more and more attention from the pharmaceutical and food sectors, and have become one of the fastest growing industries at home and abroad.