Tripterygium wilfordii, Thunder god vine (lei gong teng) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. A whole medical system that originated in China. It is based on the concept that disease results from disruption in the flow of qi and imbalance in the forces of yin and yang. Practices such as herbs, meditation, massage, and acupuncture seek to aid healing by restoring the yin yang balance and the flow of qi for conditions involving inflammation or overactivity of the immune system.Orally, thunder god vine is taken for excessive menstrual periods or for autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus.Thunder god vine preparations are also applied to the skin for rheumatoid arthritis.
Celastrol (tripterine) is a chemical compound isolated from the root extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii (Thunder god vine) and Celastrus regelii. Celastrol is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and belongs in the family of quinone methides. In in vitro and in vivo animal experiments, celastrol exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and insecticidal activities. Its effects in humans have not been studied clinically.
- CAS No.: 34157-83-0
- Chemical formula: C29H38O4
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| Product | Specification |
| Thunder God Vine Extract -Celastrol 98% | Botanic Source: Tripterygium wilfordii Part of Used: Whole Herb Appearance: Red Crystal Pharmaceutical Grade |
| Thunder God Vine Extract Hot Water Extraction 20:1, 10:1 | Botanic Source: Tripterygium wilfordii Part of Used: Whole Herb Appearance: Yellow brown fine powder Food Grade Certificates: Kosher, Halal |
| Application: Thunder God Vine Extract -Celastrol is mainly applied in Pharameutical industry for arthritis; While Hot water extraction Thuder God Vine Extract is mostly applied in Food Supplement, Herbal blends, Tablets/Capsules. |
| Storage and Package: Keep in cool and dry place of room temperature, out of direct light and heat; in 25kg/drum, plastic bag inside, or 1kg/aluminum foil bag; Shelf life: 24 months within proper storage. |
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