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Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder è un prodotto di origine naturale derivato dai semi dell'albicocco e utilizzato in vari prodotti cosmetici e per la cura della pelle.
Processo di produzione industriale
A cosa serve e dove si usa
Cosmetica - Funzioni INCI
Agente abrasivo. Contiene particelle abrasive per rimuovere macchie o biofilm che si accumulano sullo strato corneo o sui denti. Bicarbonato di sodio, farina fossile, silice e molti altri hanno proprietà abrasive. Nei prodotti peeling o esfolianti utilizzati in dermatologia o in applicazioni cosmetiche sono contenuti agenti abrasivi in forma di microsfere sintetiche, tuttavia queste microsfere o particelle abrasive non sono biodegradabili e creano inquinamento negli ecosistemi acquatici.
CAS 68650-44-2
EC number 272-046-1
Prunus Armeniaca, comunemente conosciuto come albicocco, è un albero della famiglia delle Rosaceae. Originario delle regioni settentrionali della Cina, è utilizzato per i suoi frutti dolci e nutrienti, oltre che per le proprietà medicinali.
Composizione chimica e proprietà.
L'albicocco è ricco di vitamine, minerali, antiossidanti e fitonutrienti. Le parti della pianta, inclusi i semi, sono utilizzate nella medicina tradizionale per trattare varie malattie, grazie alle loro proprietà antipiretiche, antisettiche, anti-infiammatorie, emetiche e oftalmiche.
Attività biologiche
Studi hanno evidenziato il potenziale anticancro (1) di Prunus Armeniaca, sia come rimedio primario nella medicina tradizionale sia come medicina complementare o alternativa. Le ricerche hanno identificato meccanismi anticancro come l'apoptosi, l'antiproliferazione e la citotossicità.
Potenziale terapeutico
Prunus Armeniaca mostra effetti neuroprotettivi, cardioprotettivi, antiossidanti, immunostimolanti, antilipidemici, antibatterici e antifungini (2). La tossicità dell'amigdalina, presente nei semi dell'albicocco, limita tuttavia l'uso a lungo termine.
Applicazioni industriali
L'albicocco trova applicazioni nell'industria alimentare, cosmetica e farmaceutica. I suoi estratti sono utilizzati per arricchire alimenti, bevande e prodotti per la cura della pelle.
Bibliografia_____________________________________________________________________
(1) Kitic D, Miladinovic B, Randjelovic M, Szopa A, Sharifi-Rad J, Calina D, Seidel V. Anticancer Potential and Other Pharmacological Properties of Prunus armeniaca L.: An Updated Overview. Plants (Basel). 2022 Jul 20;11(14):1885. doi: 10.3390/plants11141885. PMID: 35890519; PMCID: PMC9325146.
Abstract. Prunus armeniaca L. (Rosaceae)-syn. Amygdalus armeniaca (L.) Dumort., Armeniaca armeniaca (L.) Huth, Armeniaca vulgaris Lam is commonly known as the apricot tree. The plant is thought to originate from the northern, north-western, and north-eastern provinces of China, although some data show that it may also come from Korea or Japan. The apricot fruit is used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including use as an antipyretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, emetic, and ophthalmic remedy. The Chinese and Korean pharmacopeias describe the apricot seed as an herbal medicinal product. Various parts of the apricot plant are used worldwide for their anticancer properties, either as a primary remedy in traditional medicine or as a complementary or alternative medicine. The purpose of this review was to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on ethnobotanical data, bioactive phytochemicals, anticancer potential, pharmacological applications, and toxicology of the genus Prunus armeniaca, thus providing new perspectives on future research directions. Included data were obtained from online databases such as PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, Science direct, and Wiley Online Library. Multiple anticancer mechanisms have been identified in in vitro and in vivo studies, the most important mechanisms being apoptosis, antiproliferation, and cytotoxicity. The anticancer properties are probably mediated by the contained bioactive compounds, which can activate various anticancer mechanisms and signaling pathways such as tumor suppressor proteins that reduce the proliferation of tumor cells. Other pharmacological properties resulting from the analysis of experimental studies include neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antioxidant, immunostimulatory, antihyperlipidemic, antibacterial, and antifungal effects. In addition, data were provided on the toxicity of amygdalin, a compound found in apricot kernel seeds, which limits the long-term use of complementary/alternative products derived from P. armeniaca. This updated review showed that bioactive compounds derived from P. armeniaca are promising compounds for future research due to their important pharmacological properties, especially anticancer. A detailed analysis of the chemical structure of these compounds and their cytotoxicity should be carried out in future research. In addition, translational pharmacological studies are required for the correct determination of pharmacologically active doses in humans.
(2) Alajil O, Sagar VR, Kaur C, Rudra SG, Sharma RR, Kaushik R, Verma MK, Tomar M, Kumar M, Mekhemar M. Nutritional and Phytochemical Traits of Apricots (Prunus Armeniaca L.) for Application in Nutraceutical and Health Industry. Foods. 2021 Jun 10;10(6):1344. doi: 10.3390/foods10061344.
Abstract. Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) is a nutritious fruit, rich in bioactive compounds, known for their health benefits. The present study attempts to evaluate nutritional (sugars, organic acids, minerals) and nutraceutical traits (total phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, antioxidant activity) of six commercial apricot genotypes grown in India. Antioxidant activity was determined using three in-vitro assays, namely CUPRAC (cupric reducing antioxidant capacity), FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power) and DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl). Significant (p < 0.05) differences were observed in the genotypes concerning nutritional and nutraceutical traits. Sucrose accounted for more than 60% of total sugars in most genotypes, followed by glucose and fructose. Citric acid accounted for more than 50% of the total organic acids present, followed by malic and succinic acids. Apricot is a good source of potassium (1430.07 to 2202.69 mg/100 g dwb) and iron (2.69 to 6.97 mg/100 g dwb) owing to its mineral composition. Total carotenoids content ranged from 0.44 to 3.55 mg/100 g, with β-carotene accounting for 33-84% of the total content. The results strongly suggest that genotypes 'CITH-A-1' and 'CITH-A-2', which have high dry matter and carotenoids content, are well suited for drying. 'Roxana' and 'CITH-A-3' are great for fresh consumption, while 'Shakarpara' and 'Gold Cot' are excellent for juice processing.
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