What are the benefits of Lithospermum root?
Benefits. Antioxidant Protection: Lithospermum Erythorhizon Root Extract is rich in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from damage from environmental factors such as UV radiation and pollution. The root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, commonly known as “Zicao”, is a Chinese medicinal herb widely used to treat infections, inflammation, and hemorrhagic diseases over two thousand years [1].
What is Lithospermum good for?
Gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) has been used as an herbal medicine for treatment of various abnormal skin conditions including wounds, inflammation and healing burns9. Lithospermum erythrorhizon, commonly known as Purple Gromwell, is a plant from the Boraginaceae family, traditionally used in medicine and as a dye, with active components such as shikonin that exhibit various biological activities including wound healing and antitumor effects.