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Anti-Ageing Natural Herbs: A Systemic Review
Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science
Skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The overall well-being& perception of health in humans, very much depends on skin health & beauty. Skin plays a vital role in immunity& protects the body against pathogens, maintains water and electrolyte balance & also regulates body temperature. Epidermis is the protective covering over the body surface which serves as a barrier to infection. Thinning of this epidermal layer, loosening of collagen & elastic fiber, leads to the wrinkle formation and causes ageing. Ageing occurs due to the intrinsic factors like genetics, cellular metabolism, hormone & metabolic process or extrinsic factors like sun exposure, smoking, diet and pollution. In this era of modern science, people choose natural herbs rather than plastic surgery or laser therapy for not only looking younger but also to reduce complications. Herbs help in biological functioning of the skin & supplies nutrients required for healthy skin. Herbs contain several phytochemicals like carotenoids, terpenoids, polyphenols which possesses anti-aging activity. A few herb which shows anti-aging activity includes, Aloe, Cucumber, Ginseng, Honey, Wheat, Liquorice, Arjuna, Jatamansi etc.
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The largest part of human body is skin, which is also the outermost organ; it acts as a first line of defence of our body. After a certain period of time, there is a gradual loss of skin elasticity and collagen fibres that we call ageing. There are various signs of aging and one of them is skin wrinkling. Collagen and Elastin are primary structural components of our skin and are purposively active in minimizing the breakdown of collagen to prevent aging and wrinkle formation. Though there are many problems that arise with ageing, various herbs are available that could be employed for their therapeutic properties for reduction or prevention of skin damage due to ageing. The objective of this review article is to enlist herbs that are influential in reducing factors responsible for ageing. [1]
Anti-Aging Effects of Some Selected Iranian Folk Medicinal Herbs-Biochemical Evidences
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2013
Objective(s): In the current study, the effects of selected folk medicinal herbs were evaluated in D-galactose-induced aging in male mice. Materials and Methods: Male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 12 groups composing sham, control, and treated groups. Aging was induced by administration of D-galactose (500 mg/kg/day for 6 weeks). A positive control group was assigned that received vitamin E (200 mg/kg/day). The extract of herbs was prepared, lyophilized, and used in this study. The herbs were administered by gavage for 4 weeks to D-galactose-aged animals at the selected doses (mg/kg/day) as follows: Zingiber officinale (250), Glycyrrhiza glabra (150), Rosmarinus officinalis (300), Peganum harmala (50), Aloe vera (150), Satureja hortensis (200), Teucrium scordium (200), Hypericum perforatum (135) and Silybum marianum (150). One group of animals was assigned as sham and not given D-galactose. Results: At the end of treatment, pro-inflammatory markers including tumor necrosis ...
Anti-aging Effects of Select Botanicals: Scientific Evidence and Current Trends
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As skin ages, there is a decline in physiologic function. These changes are induced by both intrinsic (chronologic) and extrinsic (predominately UV-induced) factors. Botanicals offer potential benefits to combat some of the signs of aging. Here, we review select botanicals and the scientific evidence behind their anti-aging claims. Botanicals may offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing, UV-protective, and other effects. A multitude of botanicals are listed as ingredients in popular cosmetics and cosmeceuticals, but only a select few are discussed here. These were chosen based on the availability of scientific data, personal interest of the authors, and perceived “popularity” of current cosmetic and cosmeceutical products. The botanicals reviewed here include argan oil, coconut oil, crocin, feverfew, green tea, marigold, pomegranate, and soy.
Brief Challenges on Medicinal Plants: An Eye-Opening Look at Ageing-related Disorders
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Functional foods, nutraceuticals and herbs: an approach of cell and molecular anti-ageing mechanisms
Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, 2013
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Cosmeceutical value of herbal extracts as natural ingredients and novel technologies in anti-aging
academicjournals.org
Last few decades have witnessed a great demand for herbal cosmeceutical products, because these herbal and natural cosmeceutical products are safe to use and do not have any side effects. With man relearning the benefits of natural products, cosmeceutical products are increasingly being used by leading herbal manufacturers right from body lotions to face packs, from skin cleansers to fairness creams. There has been a metamorphosis in the cosmeceutical industry with natural products being more in demand than their synthetic counterparts; this has been possible because of the shift in consumer preference from synthetic cosmetics to natural ones. This review gives an overview from cosmeceutical value of natural ingredients and novel technologies in anti-aging.