LigusActiv® Lovage rhizome Oil
Patent No.: CN200610034708.4
Latin Name: Ligusticum chuanxiong
Extract Method: Ligusticum chuanxiong oil is extracted from the rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Umbelliferae) by CO2 extracted.
Appearance: Clear reddish brown liquid.
Specification: 45%(HPLC)
Specification: 45%(HPLC)
Active constituents:
Ligustilide (CAS#4431-01-0), MW: 190.24 | MF: C12H14O2
IUPAC: (3Z)-3-butylidene-4,5-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one
Pharmacological Actions:
1.Act on the central nervous system: its aqueous solution inhibits mice’s autokinetic movement,prolongs the duration of pentobarbital’ hypnotic action,decreasing the excitement stimulating by Caffeine.
2. Act on cardiovascular system: relaxes the coronary arteries,provides increased blood supply to the heart muscle,decreases the cerebrovascular accidents; Lower blood pressure.
3. Act on the blood system: inhibits the platelet aggregation, reduces the viscosity of the blood, and suppresses the thrombosis.
4. Inhibits the growth of intestinal gram-negative bacteria and skin fungi.
5. Inhibits or prevents the growth or development of malignant cells.
6. Clinical Application: It has a satisfactory effect on coronary heart disease, angina, is chemic cerebral vessel diseases, thrombus, headache, hepatitis disease, difficult menstruation; improves visual acuity; prevents chronic mastitis etc.