What is "Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract" and what is its utility?

Plant native cells are whole cells that are locally harvested from the plant. They are derived from a biotechnological process that respects the environment and biodiversity. This process takes place in several stages:

1. Selection of the plant and sampling: Taking a piece from the plant (leaves);

2. Cultivation in vitro of the harvested plant piece: Successive transplantations onto a fresh nutritive medium composed of water, minerals, sugar, and vitamins;

3. Elicitation: Stimulation of cell culture through UV and visible light to produce metabolites (active molecules);

4. Rinsing: Removal of all traces of the nutrient medium;

5. Cell Filtration ;

6. Sonication of cells and dispersion of the extract in sunflower oil.

This extraction method allows for the preservation of all active molecules present in the plant cells, which gives this compound a complementary action compared to other plant extracts (vegetable oils, essential oils, and hydrosols).

Highly renowned in China for several centuries, the peony is a flower with numerous subspecies, which gives rise to grand events: flower shows and exhibitions follow one another throughout the country at the time of blooming. Originating from Central and Eastern Asia, it is a slow-growing herbaceous plant that naturally grows in woods and meadows. However, it has been cultivated in several regions of China since the Sui dynasty in the 6th century, who showcased them in their gardens. Traditional Chinese medicine attributes numerous properties to its root, making it one of the most commonly used remedies in China. Introduced to Europe at the end of the 18th century, it has become a highly appreciated ornamental plant due to its many cultivars.