Osage Orange Sawdust (Maclura pomifera)
A tree belonging to the widespread genus Mulberry. The milky juice of the tree, its fruits and roots is used as a dye, as it has the property of turning yellow when exposed to air. It is a strong dye, giving a very bright yellow and luxurious golden color.
Maclura contains compounds with various types of biological activity, including antioxidant, acytotoxic, antitumor, antibacterial, estrogenic, antifungal, antiviral and antimalarial.
Maclura contains a large amount of isoflavones and phytosterols, as well as tocopherols - antioxidants that have the properties of vitamins C and E.
Maclura is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, soothing properties, helps fight rashes, acne, minimizes redness and irritation, eliminates age spots, has remarkable nourishing and rejuvenating properties, brightens the skin.
This explains the widespread use of Maclura to reduce oxidative stress and maintain overall health. Research shows that pomiferin, a natural antioxidant of Maclura, significantly improves the functioning of the immune system, providing a barrier against infectious and viral bacteria. Maclura fruits are rich in prenylated isoflavones, which exhibit high biological activity, have significant rejuvenating potential and are used for this purpose.
Phenolic compounds of this plant are used in the development of anti-aging cosmetic products. The isoflavone osain, which is part of the fruits of Maclura, has P-vitamin activity, strengthens blood vessels and capillaries, and its effect is much higher than that of the well-known rutin. Recent studies have shown that isoflavones contained in Maclura protect brain cells from the toxic effects of beta-amyloid peptide, which is believed to be responsible for the degeneration of neurons in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Maclura contains potent compounds responsible for combating various types of fungi and bacteria and is highly effective against diseases of the musculoskeletal system, joint pain and for treating serious skin problems. In LUFFACCI sponges, Maclura has a triple effect, coloring the sponges in a very bright yellow and luxurious gold color, and also, having strong antiseptic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, provides skin care and prevents the formation of a bacterial environment in LUFFACCI sponges that is dangerous to the health of consumers.
