Description
Elephantopus scaber, commonly known as Prickly Leaved Elephant’s Foot or Tobacco Weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a well-established medicinal plant in the traditional medicine systems of Thailand, India, China, and many African countries, where it has been used for generations to treat inflammatory conditions, fevers, urinary tract infections, and liver disorders. The plant typically grows in open fields and disturbed areas, and both its leaves and roots are harvested for medicinal use. Its long history of use across multiple independent healing traditions speaks to its broad therapeutic relevance.
The therapeutic profile of Elephantopus scaber is primarily attributed to its rich content of sesquiterpene lactones, including elephantopin, deoxyelephantopin, and isodeoxyelephantopin, which are responsible for its potent anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities. The plant also contains flavonoids, triterpenes, sterols, and phenolic compounds that collectively contribute to antioxidant protection, immune modulation, and antimicrobial defense. Studies have demonstrated that extracts from Elephantopus scaber can inhibit key pro-inflammatory mediators, suggesting a meaningful role in the management of chronic inflammatory conditions and immune-related disorders.
In modern herbal product formulations, Elephantopus scaber powder extract is used in dietary supplements designed to support detoxification, liver health, and immune function. It is valued by formulators in the nutraceutical industry for its broad-spectrum bioactivity and its compatibility with encapsulation and tablet compression formats. The extract also finds application in ethnopharmacological research settings, where scientists continue to investigate its potential as a source of novel anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory compounds for future pharmaceutical development.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Potential Anticancer Properties
- ✓ Antioxidant Activity
- ✓ Antiviral Activity
- ✓ Anti-ulcer Activity
- ✓ Hepatoprotective Activity
- ✓ Potential Anti-HIV Treatment
- ✓ Nephroprotective Activity
How to Use
For Manufacturer
Elephantopus scaber Liquid Extract can be used as an ingredient for manufacturing in skincare and cosmetic formulations.
For Personal Use
Elephantopus scaber Liquid Extract can be used as a drop mixed with skincare and cosmetic products or applied directly for external use.
Recommended Usage: 1-10%
Suggested Use
- FOR EXTERNAL USE (ONLY)
- Applied in the pharmaceutical and health field.
- Applied in the skincare and cosmetics field.
Technical Specification
| Scientific Name | Elephantopus scaber |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |
| Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Additional Details
| Condition | New |
| Other names | Tutup Bumi, Elephant’s Foot, Bull’s tongue, Ironweed, Elephantopus carolinensis, Elephantopus sordidus |
| Unofficial functions | Anti-oxidant |
| Packaging | 1 Bottle / 25 ml |
| Packing Details | Glass bottle |
| Minimum Order | 1 Bottle / 25 ml |
| Shipment | Express Parcel Service via a reliable courier |
| Lead Time | 7-30 business days, depending on quantity |
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