Analysis of the Anti-Aging Mechanism and Potential of Angelica sinensis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18063/apm.v10i2.894Keywords:
Anti-aging, Ferulic acid, Polysaccharides, Whitening, Immune regulation, Antioxidation, Anti-inflammationAbstract
Aging is a multifactorial process driven by oxidative stress, telomere attrition, and chronic inflammation. In traditional Chinese medicine, Angelica sinensis is a blood-activating and blood-tonifying herb. The components it contains, such as ferulic acid and polysaccharides, have significant effects on anti-aging and whitening. These components achieve the ability to inhibit cell aging by eliminating free radicals, such as , +etc, and enhancing the total antioxidant capacity in the serum. At the same time, the anti-aging components of Angelica sinensis have a synergistic effect with substances like NMN and Res, jointly exerting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-regulating functions, providing ideas for the application of Angelica sinensis anti-aging cosmetics and the treatment of some diseases.
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