Introduction of Triptolide

Triptolide, sometimes called Thunder God Vine, is extracted from Tripterygium wilfordii.

Stanford Chemicals has been providing quality Triptolide and many other natural plant extracts for over 15 years.

Applications of Triptolide

• Triptolide has an obvious anti-inflammation effect and could inhibit the release of inflammatory factors, which might have some therapeutic effect on chronic inflammation diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Triptolide can adjust the immune system and is put into use for some immune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus by inhibiting the activity of T cells and B cells.
• Many reports have shown that triptolide inhibits the proliferation of a wide range of tumor cells and can induce apoptosis in tumor cells, thus reducing tumor cell growth. It may be used therapeutically against lung, liver, and breast cancers, among others.
• Triptolide is being researched for use against viral infections. It has the potential to treat some rather complicated virus infections, such as hepatitis B, due to its antiviral properties.
• Triptolide demonstrates some neuroprotective action against neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
• It has the function of promoting skin metabolism and has a good effect on skin ulcers and other skin diseases.
• It has the function of analgesia and stability and effect on the central nervous system of choline.
• With the function of clearing away heat and detoxifying, clearing dampness, subsidence of swelling, and diuretic.
• It has the function of strengthening blood vessels and promoting blood circulation.

Triptolide Safety Tips

Handling of Triptolide should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with the handling of potent active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avoid severe irritants to the skin and eyes.

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