Some herbs can work wonders for wrinkles and are effective in the anti-aging process. This is also the case with cocklebur extracts, a plant that is often considered harmful to the body. Studies have shown, however, that the fruits of this plant protect the skin, accelerate wound healing and prevent wrinkles.
The cocklebur plant reduces wrinkles and has an anti-aging effect
The cocklebur plant grows around the world and is often considered a noxious weed, although it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin, according to new studies. Researchers have found that extracts from the fruit of the plant reduce the damage caused by the sun’s rays and visibly improve the damaged layer of the skin.
The results from the laboratories suggested that the cocklebur plant could be a valuable ingredient in cosmetics, especially when combined with other effective compounds such as hyaluronic acid or retinoic acid, which fight against aging.
Also, extracts from this plant massively influence the production of collagen, a protein that gives the skin elasticity and prevents wrinkles.
“We found that cocklebur fruit has the potential to protect the skin and help increase collagen production,” said Eunsu Song, a PhD student at Myongji University in South Korea.
“In this sense, it could be a wonder ingredient for creams or other cosmetic products. The herb is likely to be much more effective when mixed with other effective anti-aging compounds such as hyaluronic acid or retinoic acid.”, Eunsu Song concluded.
Cocklebur (also called Xanthium strumarium) is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. This plant is said to be native to Asia, but has become an invasive species in various parts of the world.
Cocklebur is also considered harmful in certain cases
In some regions it is considered a noxious weed, because it is highly toxic to agriculture. The seeds and seedlings of the plant contain a toxic substance called carboxyatratiloside, which can be harmful or even fatal to humans and animals if ingested in significant amounts, he notes Scitechdaily.com.
The cocklebur is often found in wet or sandy areas such as roadside ditches and riverbanks. Its fruits are covered with hard skins.
Centuries ago, the fruits of this plant were used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, stuffy noses, skin pigmentation disorders, tuberculosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
In recent years, scientists have increasingly explored the benefits of the Cocklebur plant, discovering that it may also have great potential for treating cancer.
On the other hand, scientists warn that large doses of this extract can be harmful to the body.
“The cocklebur fruit has a toxic constituent, carboxyatractyloside, which can damage the liver. Cocklebur has shown potential as a cosmetic agent by increasing collagen synthesis; however, it showed negative results with higher concentrations. Therefore, finding the appropriate concentration seems very important and would be essential for the commercialization of cocklebur fruit extracts in cosmetic products,” Song added.
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