Lithospermum root P.E.
(Gromwells P.E.)
Botanical Source: Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Used Part: Root
Specification: Shikonin>30%
Appearance: Dark purple powder
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Lithospermum is a genus of plants belonging to the family Boraginaceae. The genus is distributed nearly worldwide, but most are native to the Americas and the center of diversity is in the southwestern United States and Mexico.[1] Species are known generally as gromwells or stoneseeds. The active ingredient is shikonin.
Shikonin(Alkannin) is also found in the Chinese herbal medicine plant Lithospermum erythrorhizon, the red-root gromwell, (紫草 zicao, Pinyin: zǐcǎo). The dried root is a Chinese herbal medicine with various antiviral and biological activities, including inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1).
Function:
1. with antimicrobial effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
2. wound healing, antitumor, and antithrombotic properties.
3. antioxidant.
Application:
Pharnaceutical, cosmetics, food addtive etc