A Cosmetic Perspective on the Antioxidant Flavonoids from <i>Nymphaea lotus</i> L.

A Cosmetic Perspective on the Antioxidant Flavonoids from <i>Nymphaea lotus</i> L.

<i>Nymphaea lotus</i> L. or water lily is a well-known traditional medicinal plant in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal, Egypt and many African countries. This species has been reported as a promising flavonoid-rich raw material that can be used as an active in...

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Main Authors: Duangjai Tungmunnithum, Panida Kongsawadworakul, Christophe Hano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Cosmetics
Subjects:
<i>Nymphaea lotus</i>
Bua Sai
flavonoids
traditional use
antioxidants
cosmetic applications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/8/1/12
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Summary:<i>Nymphaea lotus</i> L. or water lily is a well-known traditional medicinal plant in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal, Egypt and many African countries. This species has been reported as a promising flavonoid-rich raw material that can be used as an active ingredient for the development of cosmetic/cosmeceutical products. This review aims to illustrate the cosmetic potential of this species by providing botanical information, traditional uses, flavonoid accumulation, biological activities and future research challenges in the production of <i>N. lotus</i> extracts for cosmetic applications.
ISSN:2079-9284

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