What is white willow bark extract?

Plant extract white willow bark extract, derived from the bark of Salix babylonica L., a plant of the Salicaceae family, is an herbal extract rich in natural active ingredients. Its white willow bark extract mainly contains salicin as its core active ingredient, with a molecular formula of C13H18O7 and a molecular weight of 286.27. Through advanced extraction processes such as alcohol extraction and refined separation, we obtain white willow bark extract in the form of brown fine powder, which is easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol, and difficult to dissolve in benzene and petroleum ether. Our research found that white willow bark extract has multiple activities such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and antioxidant, and can be widely used in the fields of cosmetics materials.

What are the benefits of white willow bark extract?

1. Pain relief: Salicin in white willow bark extract has a significant analgesic effect. Its principle is similar to aspirin, but it is milder and suitable for long-term use. It can effectively relieve pain such as headache, arthritis, neuralgia and muscle pain, and improve the patient's quality of life. Clinical trials have shown that continuous administration of herbal salicin products can significantly improve pain relief in patients with arthritis.
2. Antibacterial ingredients: Salicylic acid, the main component of white willow bark extract, has powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It can reduce skin inflammation, such as eczema, dermatitis, etc., and maintain skin health. At the same time, it also has a certain auxiliary effect in treating certain infectious diseases.
3. Improve immunity: White willow bark extract is rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids, which can strengthen the body's immune system and fight free radical damage, thereby improving overall health.
4. Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle raw materials: Salicin not only affects the regulation of genes in the skin, but also regulates gene groups related to the biological process of skin aging, promotes the production and maintenance of collagen, increases skin elasticity, and achieves anti-wrinkle effects. It is an anti-wrinkle ingredient. A natural product for aging.

How to use white willow bark extract?

1. Pharmaceutical raw materials: White willow bark extract is widely used to treat various pain and inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis, muscle pain, etc., due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. At the same time, its antibacterial effect also makes it an auxiliary drug for the treatment of certain infectious diseases.
2. Cosmetics materials: Salicylic acid has the function of exfoliating and cleaning pores, which can improve the roughness and dullness of the skin and make the skin smoother and more delicate. Therefore, white willow bark extract has become an important ingredient for many cosmetic brands, used to launch skin care products with whitening, acne removal, anti-aging and other effects.
3. Food additives: In the food industry, white willow bark extract can be used as a natural preservative to extend the shelf life of food. In the agricultural field, it can be used as a plant growth regulator to promote crop growth and increase yields.