Rhubarb Extract | Rheum Emodi Extract
Article No:
A0354/C
Botanical Name:
Rheum Emodi
Other Name:
Indian rhubarb
Assay:
> 5.0% Anthraquinones by UV
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Product Description:
Rhubarb extract is a concentrated form of the rhubarb plant (Rheum rhabarbarum) obtained by extracting its active compounds using solvents like ethanol or water. It contains a range of bioactive compounds, such as anthraquinones, polyphenols, and vitamins, which have been associated with a range of potential health benefits.
Rhubarb extract is typically made by extracting the active compounds from the rhubarb plant using solvents like ethanol, water, or a combination of both. The resulting extract is a concentrated form of the plant’s active ingredients, which can include anthraquinones like emodin and chrysophanol, as well as polyphenols like catechins and quercetin.
Application of Rhubarb Extract:
- Traditional medicine: Rhubarb extract is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems such as constipation, indigestion, and diarrhoea, as well as to improve liver function and lower cholesterol levels.
- Food industry: Rhubarb extract is used in the food industry as a natural food colouring and flavouring agent for products such as ice cream, yogurt, and baked goods.
- Cosmetics: Rhubarb extract is used in cosmetics and personal care products as an ingredient in skin care products for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Agriculture: Rhubarb extract has been investigated for its potential use in agriculture as a natural herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide.
- Research: Rhubarb extract is used in scientific research to investigate its potential health benefits and as a tool for discovering new bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential.
