In the first quarter of 2018, the export of plant extracts in China amounted to 574 million US dollars, an increase of 18.13% over the same period of last year. Among the thousands of plant extracts exported, great changes will take place every year. Some varieties began to decline, while some emerging varieties began to quickly occupy an important position in exports. So what plant extracts have accounted for the top ten export volumes this year?
1. Eucalyptus oil
In daily life, we don't have many exposures to eucalyptus oil, but many of us ignore the efficacy and value of eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus oil has a bactericidal effect and can be used as a scenting agent for cough syrup, gum, sputum, toothpaste, air cleaner, etc. in pharmaceutical products and daily chemical products.
2. Stevia extract
Stevia leaf extract, which contains no calories, is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a natural, calorie-free, high-power sweetener. Moreover, studies have shown that Stevia extract does not affect blood sugar levels or interfere with insulin, which is good news for diabetic patients.
3. Menthol
Menthol is an important spice that can be used as a fragrance agent for toothpaste, perfume, beverages and sweets. Menthol is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucosa, and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching. It can be taken orally as a wind-dispelling drug for headache and nasopharyngeal and laryngeal inflammation.
4. Glycyrrhiza extract
Glycyrrhiza extract is widely used in daily chemical products. Its function is mainly embodied in whitening and sun protection. It is loved and respected by beauty-loving women. The active ingredients of liquorice extract can prevent the formation of melanin, thus achieving the effect of whitening skin. Flavonoids in liquorice extract have strong absorption effect on ultraviolet and visible light, and can not stimulate skin and achieve sunscreen effect.
5. Marigold Extract
Marigold extract is widely used in food, feed, medicine and other food and chemical industries. It plays an important role in improving the color of products and is an indispensable additive in industrial and agricultural production. The active ingredient lutein can protect the retina from the harm of light. Studies have shown that intake of lutein can delay the aging, degeneration, pathological changes of eyes and reduce the incidence of eye diseases.
6. Bilberry Extract
Ripe bilberry fruits are rich in flavonoid pigments and used as antioxidant cyanidins. The use of blueberry extract alone or in combination with beta-carotene and vitamin E in healthy people or patients with visual impairment can significantly improve night vision. It has a faster reaction to darkness and can quickly restore visual acuity after exposure to light.
7. Rutin extract
Rutin extract has the functions of maintaining vascular resistance, reducing permeability and brittleness. It can be used to prevent and treat cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, retinal hemorrhage, purpura and acute hemorrhagic nephritis. In the food industry, rutin is bright yellow and can be used as a colorant for food and beverage.
8. Hesperidin
Hesperidin is a flavonoid found in the pericarp of citrus fruits, which has the function of repairing and preventing cardiovascular diseases. In addition, hesperidin, as a vitamin drug, has the function of maintaining normal permeability of blood vessels, enhancing capillary resistance and preventing microvascular rupture and bleeding.
9. Inositol
Inositol can reduce the body's cholesterol, when people are aging, the body's cholesterol will increase, at this time, it is easy to produce cholesterol for cardiovascular diseases. Secondly, as a bioactin, inositol also has some other functions, such as promoting hair growth.
10. Ginkgo Extract
The medicinal value and application of Ginkgo biloba extract are very extensive. Ginkgo biloba extract preparation can restore the smooth flow of arteries, veins and capillaries, reduce blood viscosity and promote cerebral circulation function, thereby eliminating discomfort caused by excessive tension. If taken regularly, it can make people energetic and work efficiently. Ginkgo biloba extract has become an indispensable treasure in the fierce competition of modern times.
