English name:Bayberry Extract

Latin name :Myrica rubra sieb. Et Zucc

Plant part used:  Fruit

Active Ingredient:Myricitrin

CAS No:529-44-2

Specification :10:1 Myricitrin 10%,50%,98%(HPLC)

Appearance:Light yellow-green fine powder

Botanical source:Myrica rubra Bieb.et Zucc
Molecular Formula: C15H10O8
Molecular Weight: 318.24
Chemical name: 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

Structural Formula: 

Main Function: 

1. Cleanse radicals, and have function of antioxidation
2. Have functions of antithrombotic, protecting blood vessels of heart and brain, and anti-tumor, diminishing inflammation and bacteriostat.
3. Protecting liver;.
4. Have various functions of clearing heat and detox, protect liver, etc.
5. Anti-oxidation;
6. Improving the microcirculation and prophylaxis of artery cirrhosis;
7. Adjusting cholesterol level;
8. Decreasing blood sugar;
9. Relieve alcoholism, have various functions of protect liver.Protecting liver;
10. Anti-inflammation and anti-infection;
11. Acting as inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase

A decoction is prepared adding a teaspoonful of root bark of bayberry in a cup of cold water and subsequently boiling the mixture. Allow the resultant solution to cool for around 10 minutes to 15 minutes. To obtain the best results, you should drink this decoction thrice every day.

Alternately, you may also prepared a tincture with the bayberry root bark and take it in the dosage of 1 ml to 3 ml thrice every day.

Although herbal preparations with bayberry are generally considered to be safe for use, this herb should not be taken by women during pregnancy. Besides, the action of tannin enclosed by the plant vis-à-vis curing cancer is still not scientifically proved. A number of researches undertaken by several scientists have hinted that this plant has pro as well as anti-cancer effects. Similar to any other therapeutic plants, bayberry ought to be used only under the guidance of a qualified physician.