Hamamelis Extract

The golden linden, also known as Muli Xian or Niu Ta Ke Fu, is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Liriodendron of the family Magnoliaceae, and is unique to China.The plant is approximately 1.5 - 3.5 meters tall, with brown bark that is smooth on the surface. The leaves are deciduous, ranging in shape from elliptical to ovate. The leaf margins are wavy, the leaf bases are slightly asymmetrical, and the leaf length is generally 7.5 - 12.5 centimeters. In early spring, the Forsythia blooms before the leaves grow. The four golden petals are slender and long, resembling strands of gold, hence it is named "Forsythia". When in full bloom, it also emits a faint fragrance. It not only has high ornamental value in gardens but also its roots, leaves, and flowers can be used for medicinal purposes. The leaves are mostly picked in summer, with a mild smell, a slight astringency, a hint of bitterness, and a touch of fragrance. Hamamelis extract mainly comes from the bark, young branches, and leaves of the golden linden. It is a brownish-yellow powder product made through a series of extraction methods, purification, and drying, rich in flavonoids, tannic acid, gallic acid, proanthocyanidins, etc. active substances.