Definition of the Lindera Strychnifolia
The Lindera Strychnifolia is a medical plant from Asia, belonging to the family of Lauraceae. It is traditionally used in chinese medicine for its multiple beneficial properties. In hair cosmetics, this plant is liked for its abilities to densify and reinforce the hair, thanks to its numerous bioactive aspects.
Actions and benefits of the Lindera Strychnifolia
Property of the Lindera Strychnifolia: hair revitalizing
The extracts of the Lindera Strychnifolia are known for their revitalizing properties. They help stimulating the hair follicles, thus favoring a healthier and stronger hair growth.
Property of the Lindera Strychnifolia: hair strengthening
The phenolic components contained in the Lindera Strychnifolia, such as flavonoids and tannins, reinforce the hair fiber, increasing its resistance to breakage and external agressions.
Property of the Lindera Strychnifolia: anti hair loss action
The extracts of the Lindera Strychnifolia have demonstrated significant anti hair-loss properties by rebalancing the skin microbiota.
Property of Lindera Strychnifolia: hydration and softness
Thanks to its moisturizing properties, the Lindera Strychnifolia helps in maintaining hair hydration, leaving them softer and easier to untangle. Its polysaccharides contribute in retaining humidity within the hair fiber.
Property of the Lindera Strychnifolia: antioxidant properties
Rich in antioxidants, the extracts of the Lindera Strychnifolia protect the hair from oxidation state damanges, caused by free radicals, thus preventing from prematured hair aging and scalp aging.
Property of the Lindera Strychnifolia: soothing of the scalp
The anti-inflammatory properties of this plant help soothing irritations and reducing inflammations on the scalp, thus favoring a healthy environment for hair growth.
Clinical and scientific studies on the Lindera Strychnifolia
A study published in the "International Journal of Cosmetic Science" explored the effect of the extract of the Lindera Strychnifolia roots on the modulation of the scalp microbiota, healthy and in androgenetic alopecia. This research demonstrated that the extract of the Lindera Strychnifolia can positively influence the composition of the scalp microbiota, which could contribute in a better hair health and a management of androgenetic alopecia. It makes it an excellent anti hair loss active ingredient, capable of rebalancing the skin microbiota.
Anecdotes on the Lindera Strychnifolia
Used for centuries in the traditional chines medicine, the Lindera Strychnifolia is often called "Dong Ling Cao" in Chinese, which means "herb of the eternal spirit". The elders believed that this plant owned spiritual and energy-giving properties, able to revitalize the body and mind.
The Lindera Strychnifolia in our products
In the Laboratoires SILKBIOTIC, we incorporate the Lindera Strychnifolia in our hair care range for its excelptional abilities to revitalize and reinforce the hair. Suitable to all types of hair, our serum containing this precious ingredient favors a healthy heair growth, increases the hair fiber resistance and soothe the scalp, thus offering visibly stronger and more radiant hair.
Sources :
- Filaire E, et al. Characteristics of healthy and androgenetic alopecia scalp microbiome: Effect of Lindera strychnifolia roots extract as a natural solution for its modulation. International Journal of Cosmetic Science (2010).
