acer truncatum bunge seed oil

Acer truncatum Bunge seed oil is a botanical extract derived from the seeds of the Shantung maple (*Acer truncatum*), a tree native to East Asia. The oil is characterized by a high concentration of nervonic acid (cis-15-tetracosenoic acid), a long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid that is a vital component of the sphingolipids found in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers. It is primarily utilized as a nutraceutical or therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative diseases, including senile dementia (Alzheimer's disease) and multiple sclerosis, based on its purported ability to promote myelin repair, enhance cognitive function, and provide neuroprotection. Clinical studies have explored its efficacy as an adjunctive treatment alongside standard acetylcholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil to improve clinical outcomes in elderly patients with dementia.

Brand names

Yuanbao Maple Seed Oil

Other names

acer truncatum seed oilPurpleblow maple seed oilShantung maple seed oilYuanbao maple oilnervonic acid-rich oil