CYPRESS (PLATYCLADUS ORIENTALIS) LEAF EXTRACT - NexTrac™ CYPRESS L LC

Introduction to Platycladus orientalis Extract

Platycladus orientalis is a small tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family, with a long history of use in traditional medicine. Beyond its traditional medicinal value, the plant has attracted interest in modern research for its valuable bioactive constituents, including flavonoids, polyphenols, essential oils, and tannins. These groups of compounds provide a foundation for various skin and hair care applications.

The tree typically reaches approximately 5–20 m in height, depending on its growing conditions and age. The leaves are the most commonly used part, traditionally associated with “blood nourishment,” bleeding control, and reduced hair loss. Consequently, Platycladus orientalis is frequently included in traditional herbal preparations and botanical hair and scalp care products.

In Vietnam, Platycladus orientalis raw materials are harvested from areas with suitable climatic and soil conditions, supporting the plant’s accumulation of natural bioactive compounds. Combined with modern extraction technology and strict quality control, the extract can be developed with a focus on selective extraction, safety, and suitability for skin and hair care applications.

The plant is also known by various Vietnamese names, including “trắc bách,” “trắc bá,” “bách tử nhân,” “bách thật,” “bá thực,” and “trắc bá tử.”

Key Benefits of Platycladus orientalis Extract

• Anti-inflammatory activity: Reduces the excessive production of inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, pro-IL-1β, and IL-6.
• Antibacterial activity: Inhibits pathogenic and spoilage-causing Gram-positive bacteria.
• Antioxidant activity: Evaluation using the DPPH assay shows strong free radical-scavenging activity, indicating the extract’s potential to protect cells against oxidative damage.
• Reduced hair breakage and shedding, and hair growth stimulation: Helps reduce sebum, promote hair follicle formation, prolong the growth phase (anagen), and improve blood circulation around hair follicles.