Oriental Bittersweet Extract-NS

Celastrus Orbiculatus Branch/Leaf Extract. Oriental Bittersweet Extract-NS by Natural Solution acts as an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent. It is the extract of the branches and leaves of celastrus orbiculatus. It contains celastrol as an active compound, which is an inhibitor of NF-kB. Its ethanolic extract shows inhibitory effects on LPS-induced NO production, while methanolic extract provides anti-microbial activity against B. subtilis, P. vulgaris and S. marcescens. Moreover, it exhibits anti-oxidant property by scavenging free radicals. Oriental Bittersweet Extract-NS finds application in formulating cosmetic products.