Willow orchid (scientific name: Epilobium angustifolium L.) is a multi-year-old stout herbaceous plant in the family of Epilobium, Epilobium, erect, clumped; rhizomes prostrate extensively in the topsoil layer, up to 2 meters long, lignified, from the base of the stem Produce strong wintering roots. Stem up to 130 cm tall, branch cylindrical, glabrous, lower partly lignified, leaves spirally alternate, opposite opposite base, sessile, leaf blade lanceolate oblong to obovate, linear lanceolate or narrow Lanceolate, glabrous on both sides, margin nearly entire or sparsely shallow dentate, slightly revolute, lateral veins often inconspicuous, racemes, erect, glabrous; bracts leaflike at the lower part, small at upper part, triangular Shaped lanceolate, flower buds obovate, ovary pale red or purplish red, flower tube absent, sepals purplish red, oblong-lanceolate, anthers oblong, initially red, turning purple-red when cracked, producing bluish Pollen, pollen grains usually 3 holes, flowers strongly reflexed when open, then back upright, stigma white, lobes oblong-lanceolate, capsule densely adhered white gray pilose; seeds narrowly obovate, brown, surface Nearly smooth but irregular fine mesh; grayish white, not easy to fall off. Flowering from June to September, and fruiting from August to October.
Product Introduction
Product Name | Willow Herb Exrtact | Appearance | Brown |
Botanical Source | Epilobium angustifolium L | Test Method | TLC |
Specification | 10:1 | Mesh | 95% pass 80 mesh |
Application | Health Care | Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, lubrication, anti-anxiety, convergence, anti-allergy and other effects.
Application of Willow Herb Extract
Used in cosmetic industry;
Used in nutrition industry;
Used in pharmacy.