atractylodes japonica root oil

Atractylodes japonica root oil is a natural product derived from the root of *Atractylodes japonica Koidz.*, a perennial herb widely used in traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai medicine. It is primarily composed of small molecule constituents that exhibit anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive (pain-relieving) properties. Mechanistically, the oil has been shown to suppress the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in macrophages, thereby inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide and prostaglandins. In the commercial sector, it is utilized as an active ingredient in cosmetic products, including whitening creams and lubricants intended to soothe skin irritation. While listed in some drug databases as having approved and withdrawn status, its primary contemporary use remains in the cosmetic and traditional medicine fields.

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