A Cosmetic Perspective on the Antioxidant Flavonoids from Nymphaea lotus L.
Duangjai Tungmunnithum, Panida Kongsawadworakul, Christophe Hano
Abstract
Nymphaea lotus 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 N. lotus extracts for cosmetic applications.
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CosmeceuticalLotusTraditional medicineIngredientFlavonoidChinaLotus effectSri lankaBiologyBotanyBusinessRaw materialGeographyBiotechnologyAntioxidantMedicineFood scienceEcologyEnvironmental planningTanzaniaBiochemistryArchaeologyPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMorinda citrifolia extract usesNatural Antidiabetic Agents Studies