The effect of sanguinarine from Macleaya Cordata extract

The effect of sanguinarine from Macleaya Cordata extract

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Macleaya Cordata is a plant of the Papaveraceae family. It was listed as a medicinal material for trauma in ancient China and was first recorded in the "Supplements of Materia Medica" in the Tang Dynasty. In modern times, as the era of antibiotic feeds has passed, alternative products of Macleaya Cordata extract have entered people’s field of vision. The main components of Macleaya Cordata extract are sanguinarine and chelerythrine. The following is a brief introduction to the role and efficacy of sanguinarine.

1. Anti-inflammatory efficacy

Macleaya Cordata extract is used as an animal feed substitute product, which has caused a research boom at home and abroad. Since it is a substitute for antibiotics, the main component of sanguinarine is of course activity and improves the intestinal flora of animals health and disease resistance. The results of many animal breeding experiments have shown that adding Macleaya Cordata extract to feed can significantly reduce the mortality of pigs, chickens and other animals. Sanguinarine is also used in the production of veterinary drugs.

2. Promote growth

Another effect of sanguinarine from Macleaya Cordata extract is to promote growth. In the breeding experiment, animals fed with the feed of Macleaya Cordata extract increased their daily feed intake and daily weight gain, and the feed conversion rate was obvious. Studies have shown that sanguinarine can increase animal appetite and avoid energy loss, thereby increasing feed conversion rate. At present, Macleaya Cordata extract products are widely used in the breeding of chickens, ducks, freshwater fish and shrimps, pigs and other animals. Natural, green and healthy Macleaya Cordata products can be used continuously for a long time.

In summary, the role and efficacy of sanguinarine from the traditional Chinese medicine Macleaya Cordata extract are specifically manifested in anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, intestinal health improvement, anti-cancer and other biological activities, which can inhibit the growth of a variety of pathogens and repair the damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, effectively improving the health of the animal body and promote growth.