Artemisia capillaris Extract
What is Artemisia capillaris?
Information
- Scientific Name : Artemisia capillaris Thunb.
- Genus: Artemisia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Other Names: Injinssuk, Injin, Dongjin (東蒺), Injin-ho (茵蔯蒿)
Key Benefits
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Liver Function Protection
- Promotes protection and regeneration of liver cells
- Effective for conditions such as hepatitis and liver cirrhosis -
Jaundice Treatment
- Stimulates bile secretion → helps alleviate jaundice
- A key ingredient in the traditional herbal formula Injin-tang -
Antipyretic Effect
- Helps lower body temperature → used for febrile illnesses -
Diuretic and Choleretic Effects
- Promotes fluid excretion → useful for edema and obesity-related conditions -
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects
- Reduces inflammation and neutralizes free radicals → beneficial for skin diseases and liver health.
R&D Directions
Establishment of Manufacturing Process
Extraction
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Filteration
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Concentration
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Drying
Validation of Scoparone
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Scoparone
- A natural coumarin compound
- A major bioactive substance found in Artemisia capillaris
- Main Activities
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-allergic
- Anti-tumor
- Vasodilation
- Immunosuppressive
Product name scoparone (CAS No. 120-08-1) 
Chemical formula C11H10O4 Molecular weight 206.2
Verification of Bioactivity
- Inhibits fat accumulation
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Demonstrates suppression of adipocyte (fat cell) differentiation
Research Project
2025 Korea Food Industry Cluster Promotion Agency Joint Technology Development Project (Technology Commercialization Support)[Efficacy Evaluation of Artemisia capillaris Extract in Animal Models for Metabolic Disease Improvement (Anti-obesity)]