Advances in the Study of Anoectochilus Roxburghii Extracts and Prospects for Cosmetic Application Potentials

Cosmetics made from natural ingredients are becoming more and more common because they contain bioactive compounds that provide many health benefits, are more environmentally friendly and sustainable.Anoectochilus roxburghii(AR) is a precious Chinese herb in China, possessing bioactive components including flavonoids, polysaccharides, volatile oils, kinsenoside, etc. Due to its unique bioactivity and high safety, the prospect of development and utilization is very broad. In this paper, the extraction, separation and purification techniques of AR’s flavonoid, polysaccharides, volatile oils and kinsenoside are briefly summarized. Meanwhile,we discusses their conformational relationships in cosmetics with antioxidant, whitening, antibacterial and soothing effect, and looks forward to the study of Anoectochilus roxburghii in the field of cosmetics, with a view to providing references to the development and utilization of this resource in the field of cosmetics.