Marigold (Tagetes erecta L) is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Tagetes in the family Asteraceae. Leaves pinnately split; there are a few glands along the leaf margin. The head is solitary; the total bud is cup-shaped, with apical apex at the tip; the tongue-shaped flower is yellow or dark orange; Achenes are linear, shrinking at the base, black or brown, shortly hairy; crown hairs have 1-2 long awns and 2-3 short and blunt scales. Flowering from July to September.
Product Introduction
Product Name | Marigold Extract | Appearance | Orange |
Latin Name | Tagetes erecta L | Test Method | HPLC |
Specification | 5% | Mesh | 95% pass 80 mesh |
Application | Health Care | Shelf Life | 2 Years |
1.A major component of retinal pigment: lutein and zeaxanthinconstitutes a major component of vegetables, fruits, flowers andother plant pigments, as well as the human eye macular area main pigment. The human eye contains high levels of lutein, thiselement can not be manufactured by the body and must be supplemented by the intake of lutein, if the lack of such elements, theeyes will be blind;
2.Protect the eyes from light damage, slow aging and preventdiseases of the eye: the sun's ultraviolet radiation and blue lightentering the eye will produce a lot of free radicals, leading tocataracts,maculardegeneration, and even cancer. General corneaand lens UV filter can, but they can penetrate the eye directly to Blu-rayandmacular retina, macular lutein is able to filter
out blue light, blue light to avoid damage to the eyes. Fat outer macular are particularly vulnerable to oxidative damage of sunlight, so this area prone to degradation;
3.Antioxidant, helps prevent aging body caused by cardiovascularsclerosis, coronary heart disease and cancer.
4.Protect vision: Lutein as antioxidants and light protection, promotes retinal cells rhodopsin (Rhodopsin) re-generated, canprevent severe myopia and retinal detachment, and can improve vision, protect eyesight. Especially for students, drivers, andhuman consumption;
5.Relieve visual fatigue symptoms: (blurred vision, dry eyes, eye swelling, eye pain, photophobia, etc.
6.Raise macular pigment density, protecting the macula, macular promote development;
7.Prevent macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa;
8.To reduce the generation of drusen, prevent the occurrence of AMD.
Application of Marigold Extract
Used in cosmetic industry;
Used in nutrition industry;
Used in pharmacy.