compound lithospermum oil

Compound lithospermum oil is an infused or extracted oil preparation derived from the roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (commonly known as purple gromwell or redroot gromwell), a plant used in traditional Asian medicine. The main active components are shikonin and β,β-dimethylacryloyl alkannin, which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, wound-healing, and antioxidant properties. Compound lithospermum oil is primarily used topically for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, burns, cuts, rashes, hives and acne. It soothes inflammation and redness by promoting keratinocyte apoptosis (cell death), inhibiting keratinocyte proliferation and angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), blocking the cell cycle in skin cells involved in inflammatory processes and supporting skin barrier function. It also has moisturizing effects on human skin[1][4][5][6][7]. The product is widely used in personal care products for its ability to hydrate the skin and support healing.

Brand names

Longmu Fufang Zicao OilJianmin Fufang Zicao Oil

Other names

compound lithospermum oilgromwell lithospermum oillithospermum erythrorhizon root oil