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Hollyhock extract
Plant Extract

Hollyhock extract

Hollyhock extract is a natural active component derived from the flowers, leaves, or roots of the Hollyhock plant (Alcea rosea)​, a member of the Malvaceae family. Its key constituents include anthocyanins, mucilage polysaccharides, and flavonoids. Known as the "skin repair specialist" in traditional medicine, its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and wound-healing properties have been validated by modern research, making it a highly effective botanical ingredient in skincare and mucosal repair.

Product Name: Hollyhock extract

Appearance: Brown to yellow powder or granular

Standard Packing: 25kg/drum

Solubility: Dissolve in water and ethanol.

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    Hollyhock extract

    Basic information

    Product Name: Hollyhock extract

    Appearance: Brown to yellow powder or granular

    Standard Packing: 25kg/drum

    Solubility: Dissolve in water and ethanol

    Source & Botanical Characteristics:
    Scientific Name:Alcea rosea L. (formerly Althaea rosea)
    Common Names: Hollyhock, Chinese Hibiscus (Note: Distinct from Althaea officinalis)

    Medicinal Parts: ​
    Petals: Rich in anthocyanins (harvested in summer)
    Roots & Leaves: Contain mucilage polysaccharides (harvested in autumn)
    Distribution:Native to Southwest China, now cultivated in temperate regions worldwide

    Key Features:
    Tall, erect stems (2-3 m), palmate-lobed leaves
    Funnel-shaped flowers in red/pink/white/purple
    Standard: CP2020,JP,Customer Made

    Main active ingredients

    1 .Major Bioactive Compounds​

    ​Component Category​

    ​Representative Compounds​

    ​Content Range​

    ​Primary Effects​

    ​Polysaccharides​

    Arabinogalactan (AGP)

    10-25%

    Immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory (TLR4 inhibition)

    ​Flavonoids​

    Quercetin

    0.5-2.0%

    Antioxidant (ROS scavenging), anti-allergy

    ​Anthocyanins​

    Cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G)

    1.5-5.0%

    UV protection (MMP-1 inhibition)

    ​Mucilage​

    Rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I)

    8-20%

    Mucosal protection (stimulates goblet cell secretion)

    ​Phenolic Acids​

    Chlorogenic acid

    0.3-1.2%

    Hepatoprotection (Nrf2 pathway activation)

    2.Synergistic Effects:

    Polysaccharides + Zinc: Wound healing speed ↑40%

    Anthocyanins + Vitamin E: Photoprotection effect doubled

    Product Advantages

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    High Purity

    Advanced extraction ensures: Hollyhock extract content for maximum efficacy.
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    100% Natural 

    No artificial additives, non-GMO, safe for long-term use.
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    Compliant with standards

    The pesticide residue, Heavy metals and PAHs etc of products meet up with EU standard.
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    Stable supplying

    We can treat raw materials with capacity of 5000tons per year.
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    Quality ensured

    We test each batch with assay, loss on drying, total ash, heavy metals, bacterium and provide report from third party.
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     Versatile Applications

    Suitable for supplements, skincare, and functional foods.

    Pharmacological Effects and Efficacy

    Skin Repair & Photoprotection​

    Mechanism:
    Inhibits matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-1/3)
    Stimulates collagen synthesis (↑Type I collagen by 30%)

    Clinical Data: 2% anthocyanin cream reduces UVB-induced erythema by 52%

    Digestive System Protection

    Mucilage coats gastric mucosa (reduces ethanol-induced damage by 70%)

    Improves ulcerative colitis (clinical remission rate: 65%)

    Anti-Inflammatory & Immunomodulation

    Anti-Inflammatory & Immunomodulation

    Application Fields Green max

    1.  Pharmaceutical Uses:
    Dermatology: Radiation dermatitis, acne repair
    Gastroenterology: Gastric ulcer adjuvant therapy (combined with omeprazole)

    2.Functional Foods:
    Liver-protective beverages: Reduces ALT levels (↓28%)
    Beauty drinks: Improves skin elasticity (↑25% hydration)

    3. Cosmetics:
    Anti-sensitive serums: Reduces rosacea redness (60% improvement)
    Sunscreen booster: Increases SPF by 2-3 times

    Hollyhock

    Future R&D Directions​

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    Technological Innovations

    Microencapsulation (improves anthocyanin stability 10-fold)

    CRISPR gene editing (breeding high-polysaccharide cultivars)

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    New Applications

    Dermal fillers: Polysaccharide hydrogels for soft tissue augmentation

    Pet nutrition: Joint health supplements for dogs/cats

    Usage Guidelines​

    Dosage Guidelines​

    Application

    Formulation

    Recommended Concentration

    Duration

    Skin repair

    Topical gel

    3-5%

    4-8 weeks

    Liver protection

    Oral supplement

    500-800mg/day

    1-2 months

    Sunscreen boost

    Sunscreen additive

    0.5-1.0%

    Continuous use

    Precautions

    Anthocyanin extracts require light-protected storage

    Root extracts may mildly lower blood sugar

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