Agriculture & Food

Recently, the new product "Domineering Yuyou Tangerine" launched by Naixue's tea has successfully brought the unpopular fruit Phyllanthus emblica in Guangdong and Guangxi regions. Phyllanthus emblica has been used in my country as a traditional Chinese medicine for 1700 years. However, it is more regarded as an "Ayurvedic" herbal formula in the world, and it has also been given the scientific name "Indian gooseberry".

In recent years, Indian Ayurvedic herbal medicines have been popular in Europe, America and Japan because of their advocacy of nature and the cultural connotation of geographical stories. They have successfully launched turmeric, garcinia cambogia, ashwagandha, etc. raw material. In fact, a large number of plant species in Ayurvedic herbs are also distributed in my country, and some are also traditional Chinese medicines in my country.

With the intensification of the epidemic situation in India, the current production capacity of Indian factories is only about 15% of the previous normal level, which directly leads to a substantial increase in the price of raw materials produced in India, which also provides a way for Chinese plant extract companies to export such raw materials. opportunity. In this article, Shiyanhui will take stock of the most popular Indian Ayurvedic raw materials in the world.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda (ayurveda) is a combination of ayur (life) and veda (system of knowledge) in Sanskrit, which can be translated into "science of life" and is the oldest medical system in the world. Ayurveda's theoretical system is based on deep insights and huge clinical trials. The raw materials used mostly have the effects of beauty, nourishment and strengthening, immunity enhancement, toxin removal, and mental relaxation. Different from other medical systems, Ayurveda not only treats the disease itself, but also pays attention to the patient's whole person. It can better restore the body's vitality, expel the toxins accumulated in the body, and make the body refreshed.

At present, the internationally popular Ayurvedic raw materials mainly fall into the following categories: anti-inflammatory and analgesic raw materials represented by turmeric and frankincense, adaptogenic raw materials represented by Ashwagandha, Garcinia cambogia and Coleus forskohlii Ingredients for weight loss represented by, five-layer dragon, perilla and gymnema, brain health raw materials represented by Bacopa monnieri, Gotu Kola, and holy basil, and nourishing and strong food represented by Indian asparagus and fenugreek raw material.

Some Ayurvedic ingredients popular abroad

1. Analgesic raw materials

Field: Bone and Joint Health

1. Curcumin

For many consumers, the understanding of Ayurvedic herbs may begin with turmeric. In addition to being a widely used condiment and coloring agent, turmeric is also used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve various health problems, including oral ulcers, joint pain, skin conditions, inflammation, respiratory conditions, etc. Consumers are increasingly looking for turmeric supplements for specific functions, such as supplements for joint health, immune health, pain and inflammation.

Turmeric is the fastest-growing ingredient in the mainstream channel in the US market in 2017. Although the growth of turmeric in the field of dietary supplements has slowed in recent years, it has been increasingly used in food and beverages; it has high bioavailability for cold water dispersibility Research on new curcumin products is also ongoing.

Ingredients: turmeric root, devil's claw, turmeric root extract, frankincense extract, black pepper fruit supercritical extract, ginger root supercritical extract. The supercritical black pepper extract in the formula can enhance the absorption of curcumin. At the same time, it is added with frankincense, South African geese, ginger and other raw materials that contribute to joint health.

2. Frankincense extract

Frankincense is a plant of the olive family. It was used in sacred places such as altars, temples, and meditation in ancient India. It has the effects of helping deep breathing, relieving mental stress, beauty, and relieving joint pain. Frankincense can inhibit the production of key inflammatory molecules related to arthritis and prevent the decomposition of cartilage tissue. In one trial, daily supplementation with Boswellia extract reduced muscle soreness by 47% and knee soreness by 31% compared with the placebo group. Biomarkers related to inflammation, muscle damage, and connective tissue damage were also found. it has been improved.

Yakult’s bone and joint health supplement is mainly composed of 5-LOXIN frankincense extract and type II collagen.

2. Weight-loss raw materials

Field: Reduce body fat, inhibit blood sugar rise

1. Garcinia Cambogia Extract

Garcinia cambogia is a kind of tree of the dicotyledonous plant Garciniaceae, also known as Malabar tamarind, which has been used as a weight loss material for a long time. The main active ingredient of Garcinia cambogia is the hydroxycitric acid on the peel, and its main function is to hinder the synthesis of fat. Taking garcinia cambogia before meals can prevent the conversion of glucose into fat and promote its conversion into glycogen, which is easier to use as calories, so it can prevent obesity. Garcinia cambogia can also stimulate the satiety center, making it difficult for the body to feel an empty stomach, thereby reducing food intake.

Metabolic Garcinia Cambogia healthy fat-removing tablet contains three ingredients: Garcinia Cambogia, black pepper and perilla root, which claims to lose body fat.

2. Military boots leaf extract

Gymnema, also known as gymnema, is a perennial woody climbing dicotyledonous plant, mainly distributed in India and China. It is an anti-diabetic plant commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine in India. The leaves of martial arts leaves contain 20 different saponins and glycosides. Among them, martial arts folic acid can promote the regeneration of islet cells, increase insulin secretion, and inhibit the absorption of glucose. It also has the effect of blocking the sweet taste buds and temporarily suppresses the tongue's ability to perceive sweetness. After taking martial arts leaf extract, it can significantly reduce appetite and consume fewer calories.

FANCL calorie weight loss tablets, add epicatechin, mulberry leaf extract, chitin, army boots leaf, white kidney bean extract, can inhibit the absorption of sugar.

3. Coleus forskohlii extract

Coleus forskohlii is distributed in Yunnan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and other regions of China. In Ayurvedic medicine, Coleus forskohlii is used for obesity caused by poor physical strength, insufficient thyroid hormone secretion, accumulation of toxins, as well as mental insufficiency and insufficient physical endurance. Studies have shown that the physiological mechanism of Coleus forskohlii conducive to weight loss is mainly to stimulate and activate the physiological functions of thyroxine, thereby accelerating metabolism to reduce the synthesis of body fat, but it will not cause the body to secrete too much thyroxine and affect health.

NOEVIR's Armour Leaf·Carnitine EX is added with Armour Leaf, L-Carnitine, Peril, and Coleus forskohlii, to inhibit postprandial fat absorption and reduce neutral fat and blood sugar levels.

4. Caralluma

Caralluma is a succulent plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India. It is currently used for weight loss and anxiety relief. The mechanism of weight loss is to reduce people's appetite. The patented ingredient Calmaluma launched by Gencor extends the application of this extract to emotional health. Calmaluma is an ingredient used to reduce stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that it has the ability to relieve stress and anxiety in adults to a certain extent.

Weight loss supplement using Caralluma as the main ingredient

3. Brain health

Field: Relieve anxiety, improve concentration and memory

1. Bacopa oleracea extract (Brahmi)

Bacopa monnieri is a commonly used herbal medicine in Ayurvedic medicine. It is widely distributed in the tropics around the world; in China, it is distributed in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, and Yunnan. It is mainly used to relieve stress and enhance memory. Studies have shown that Bacopa monnieri saponins can induce dephosphorylation of cell membranes, increase the renewal of proteins and RNA in specific brain regions, and increase the activity of hippocampal protein kinases, which may be related to their brain-building effects. At present, Bacopa monnieri has been widely used in various cognition-enhancing and brain-building supplements.

Onnit Focus Blend brain health supplement

Ingredients: Glyceryl phosphorylcholine (Alpha GPC), Bacopa monnieri extract (100 mg), Huperzia serrata extract.

2. Holy Basil Extract (tulsi)

Holy basil is native to India. Its seeds, leaves and stems can be used as medicine to help boost mood and spirit while calming the mind. Holy basil can be used as an adaptogen to help the body maintain normal functioning when exposed to extreme stress. In an animal study conducted in 2007, researchers found that holy basil contains ocimumosides and ocimarin, both of which have anti-stress properties.

Ingredients: Vitamin D, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Holy Basil Extract, GABA, St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Extract, Passionflower Extract, 5-HTP (from Ghana Seed Extract), Rhodiola Extract, L-theanine, saffron extract.

3. Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) extract

Gotu Kola is widely distributed in my country and Southeast Asia, and is a common ingredient in skin care products. Called mandukaparni in Sanskrit, it can regulate the human brain stress hormone cortisol, keep the mind clear, and improve memory.

The nootropic supplements launched by RS Labs add eight different ingredients that are beneficial to the brain and are designed to support attention and memory.

Ingredients: Acetyl L-Camitine, dimethylethanolamine, Alpha GPC, phosphatidylserine, 5-HTP, Ginkgo biloba extract, Centella asiatica (Goat root) extract, Vinpocetine.

Four, nourish and strong

Field: Menopausal Syndrome

1. Indian asparagus extract

Indian asparagus is an Ayurvedic adapted herb that is commonly used to promote female reproductive health. Relevant data shows that the active substances such as saponin, alkaloids and tannic acid contained in Indian asparagus extract can better promote the secretion of estrogen in women, increase body vitality, and help improve women's menopausal symptoms, fertility, and normal menstruation. , Balance hormones, promote sleep, etc.

A dietary supplement containing Indian asparagus extract and soy soft phospholipid helps to improve female menopausal syndrome.

2. Fenugreek extract

As early as 2000 years ago, residents of West Asia, the Middle East, and Arab countries began to consume fenugreek as a wild vegetable, and it was introduced to China as a spice during the Han Dynasty. Its main function is to promote female breast development and breast tissue growth, and it is also very helpful for alleviating menopausal symptoms and improving premenstrual syndrome. In India and Arab countries, fenugreek is often used as a tonic agent by the people to nourish the kidney and yang.

Tea India's herbal tea contains turmeric, ginger, fenugreek, galangal, cinnamon and plantain to help boost energy.

summary

As an important exporter of plant extracts, my country exported 96,000 tons of plant extracts in 2020, an increase of 11.0% year-on-year, and the total export value was US$2.45 billion, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year. During the epidemic, it still achieved a good growth rate. However, in terms of export varieties, sweeteners, pigments, spices and other categories are still the main categories, and the export volume of Chinese medicinal materials is relatively small. How to further expand export varieties according to the needs of the international market is an important way to achieve further growth in export volume.