● What is Eucommia Leaf Extract ?
Eucommia leaf extract is derived from the leaves of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., a plant of the Eucommia family. It is a unique medicinal resource in China. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Eucommia leaves "tonify the liver and kidneys and strengthen the bones and muscles". Modern research has found that its active ingredient content far exceeds that of Eucommia bark, especially the chlorogenic acid content, which can reach 3%-5% of the dry weight of the leaves, which is several times that of the bark.
In recent years, with the innovation of extraction technology, the utilization efficiency of Eucommia leaves has been significantly improved. Through the "bioenzyme low-temperature extraction technology", while retaining highly active ingredients, invalid impurities are removed, promoting the leapfrog development of Eucommia leaves from traditional Chinese medicinal materials to food, health products and other fields.
The core ingredients of Eucommia leaf extract include:
Chlorogenic Acid: The content is as high as 3%-5%, with strong antioxidant, antibacterial and metabolic regulation functions, and its free radical scavenging ability is more than 4 times that of vitamin E.
Flavonoids (Such As Quercetin And Rutin): accounting for about 8%, have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, can protect the cardiovascular system and inhibit the growth of tumor cells
Eucommia Polysaccharides: The content exceeds 20%, which enhances immunity by activating macrophages and T lymphocytes, and promotes the proliferation of intestinal probiotics.
Iridoids (Such As Geniposide And Aucubin): have unique effects of anti-tumor, liver protection and promoting collagen synthesis
● What Are The Benefits Of Eucommia Leaf Extract?
1. Antioxidant And Anti-Aging
Chlorogenic acid and flavonoids work synergistically to neutralize free radicals and activate the Nrf2 pathway, delaying cell oxidative damage. Clinical trials have shown that it can increase the collagen content in the skin by 30%.
Animal experiments have shown that Eucommia leaf extract can extend the egg-laying cycle of laying hens by 20% and increase the antioxidant index of eggshells by 35%.
2. Metabolic Regulation And Cardiovascular Protection
Significantly reduce triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in hyperlipidemia model rats, and increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The mechanism involves the regulation of intestinal flora homeostasis and the optimization of bile acid metabolism.
Eucommia leaf extract has a "bidirectional regulation" function for patients with hypertension, improving symptoms such as dizziness and headache. Clinical trials have shown that the antihypertensive efficacy of the compound Eucommia leaf mixture is 85%.
3. Immunity Enhancement And Anti-Inflammatory And Antibacterial
Eucommia leaf extract can improve the level of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM) and enhance the disease resistance of livestock and poultry. Adding it to feed can reduce the diarrhea rate of piglets and increase daily weight gain by 5%.
Chlorogenic acid has an inhibition rate of over 90% on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and performs well in feed that replaces antibiotics.
4. Organ Protection And Anti-Tumor
Reduces the content of lipid peroxidation products (MDA) in the liver by 40%, increases the level of glutathione (GSH), and delays liver fibrosis.
Ingredients such as geniposide show anti-leukemia and solid tumor potential by inhibiting tumor cell DNA replication.
● What Are The Applications Of Eucommia Leaf Extract ?
1. Medicine And Health Products
Medicine: used in antihypertensive preparations (such as Eucommia ulmoides capsules), anti-inflammatory ointments and tumor adjuvant therapy drugs.
Health products: Oral supplements (200 mg per day) can increase serum antioxidant enzyme activity by 25%. The Japanese market has launched Eucommia leaf tea as an anti-aging drink.
2. Food Industry
Functional foods such as meal replacement powders and energy bars add Eucommia leaf extract to enhance nutrition and health properties.
3. Cosmetics And Personal Care
Adding 0.3%-1% extract to creams or essences can reduce erythema and melanin deposition caused by ultraviolet rays, and has a significant anti-glycation effect.
4. Feed And Breeding Industry
Replace antibiotics in pig and chicken feed, increase daily weight gain by 8.73%, reduce meat production costs by 0.21 yuan/kg, and reduce heat stress mortality.
5. Environmental Protection And New Materials
Eucommia gum (trans-polyisoprene) is used in biodegradable materials and medical functional products, and its insulation and acid and alkali resistance properties have attracted much attention.
With the growing demand for anti-aging and metabolic health, Eucommia leaf extract has shown great potential in the fields of medicine, functional food and green materials. This natural ingredient will provide innovative solutions for the health of humans and animals.
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Post time: May-20-2025
