Anemarrhena Extract Powder

Anemarrhena Extract Powder is derived from the plant Anemarrhena asphodeloides, which belongs to the family Asparagaceae. The active ingredients in Anemarrhena Extract Powder include steroidal saponins, phenylpropanoids, and polysaccharides. These active components are responsible for the various pharmacological effects of Anemarrhena Extract Powder, such as anti-ulcer, antibacterial, antipyretic, adrenal protection, modulation of brain and myocardial cell receptors, improvement of learning and memory function, antiplatelet aggregation, hypoglycemic, and other effects.
The plant Anemarrhena asphodeloides is also known by various other names such as common anemarrhena, Zhi Mu, Lian Mu, Ye Liao, Di Shen, Shui Shen, Ku Xin, Chang Zhi, Mao Zhi Mu, Fei Zhi Mu, Suan Ban Zi Cao, Yang Hu Zi Gen, and others. The plant’s rhizome is the primary source of the extract, and it is commonly found in regions such as Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia. It is a commonly used medicinal herb in China, with a history that stretches back more than 2,000 years.
The extract is prepared by processing the rhizome, and it contains various bioactive compounds including Anemarrhena saponins, Anemarrhena polysaccharides, flavonoids such as mangiferin, as well as trace elements like iron, zinc, manganese, copper, chromium, and nickel. Additionally, it contains β-sitosterol, Anemarrhena fat A, lignans, alkaloids, choline, tannic acid, niacin, and other components.
These active ingredients contribute to the diverse pharmacological effects of Anemarrhena Extract Powder, making it a valuable natural product with potential therapeutic applications.