Birch bark extract betulinic acid powder is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid.Betulinic acid was found active against cancer,several forms of herps and even AIDS.It has anti-inflammatory,and anti-malarial powers as well as showing cytotoxicity towards a number of tumor cell lineslt is found in the bark of several species of plants, principally the white birch (Betula pubescens) from which it gets its name.

Betulin called the birch wood alcohol ester brain, belong to without rings triterpene compounds. Is tasted for white crystal powder, melting point of 248 ~ 251 °C (methanol-chloroform). Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, chloroform and benzene, slightly soluble in cold water, and petroleum ether, etc.

Function:

1.Betulinic acid helps facilitate the excretion of fluids and promote metabolic activity.

2.Betulinicacid is used for preventing hyperlipidosis ,Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor.

3.Betulinic acid can anti-tumor, betulinic orally to treat their gout, rheumatism and kidney stones. Besides,most people use betulinic acid in one of four ways: as an infusion, decoction, extract or tincture.

4.Betulinic acid santi-inflammatory and skin soothing abilities are often used to treat eczema, psoriasis and warts.
5.Betulinic acid can be used as adaptogenic, betulinic is used to refer to a natural herb product that increases the body'sresistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.

6.Betulinic acid is effect on anti-oxidant.Since betulinic contains vitamins B1, B2, A, C and E, betulinic acid is also believed to work as an antioxidant capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules.

Application:

1.Food supplement

Betulin Birch bark has been shown to act as a laxative and diuretic, and many consume it orally to treat their gout, rheumatism and kidney stones. In fact, one of the plant’s chemical components, Betulinic Acid, is currently being tested as a promising cancer treatment. The water soluble form of the acid inhibited the growth of human prostate cancer cells by nearly 96%, according to a Weill Cornell research team.  Some researchers believe that it has the ability to destroy tumor cells and slow the growth of both HIV and melanoma.

2.Cosmetics

Betulin With regards to skincare Betulin often administered as a natural medicinal treatment because it helps facilitate the excretion of fluids and promote metabolic activity. Its anti- inflammatory and skin soothing abilities are often used to treat eczema, psoriasis and warts. Since it conatins vitamins B1, B2, A, C and E, it is also believed to work as an antioxidant. Most people use it in one of four ways: As an infusion, decoction, extract or tincture