Description
Hypoxis aurea Lour., a member of the family Hypoxidaceae, is a small perennial herb found across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including Thailand, China, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. The plant grows from a corm-like underground structure and produces bright yellow star-shaped flowers, giving it the common name Yellow Star Grass or Golden Weather Glass in some regions. It has been used in traditional medicine systems across its native range for its immunomodulatory and health-promoting properties, with the underground corm serving as the primary source of its bioactive compounds. Its use in folk medicine for vitality, immune support, and anti-inflammatory purposes has been documented across multiple Asian healing traditions.
The primary bioactive constituents of Hypoxis aurea are hypoxoside and its aglycone rooperol, which belong to a class of compounds called norlignan glucosides. These compounds are converted to the biologically active rooperol upon hydrolysis in the body, where they exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. Phytosterols, particularly beta-sitosterol, are also present in significant quantities and contribute to the plant’s ability to support immune function and modulate inflammatory responses. The combined bioactivity of these sterol and norlignan compounds underpins Hypoxis aurea’s growing reputation as a functional botanical for immune and cellular health support.
In contemporary herbal product applications, Hypoxis aurea extract is used in immune support and general wellness supplements, particularly in formulations targeting cellular protection and anti-inflammatory management. It is valued by nutraceutical manufacturers for its unique phytosterol and norlignan profile, which distinguishes it from more commonly used immune herbs. The extract is suitable for capsule, tablet, and powder formats, and its antioxidant properties also make it relevant for functional food applications. Growing scientific interest in Hypoxis species globally — driven in part by research on the related African species Hypoxis hemerocallidea — is helping to build a stronger evidence base for Hypoxis aurea’s therapeutic potential.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Skin Whitening Agents
- ✓ Anti-aging Agents
- ✓ Effective Dark-Spot correctors
- ✓ Provides Moisture and Nourishes Skin
How to Use
For Manufacturer
Hypoxis aurea Lour. Liquid Extract can be used as an ingredient for manufacturing in skincare and cosmetic formulations.
For Personal Use
Hypoxis aurea Lour. 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 | Hypoxis aurea |
| INCI Name | Hypoxis Aurea Root Extract |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |
| Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Additional Details
| Condition | New |
| Other names | Golden Star Grass, Plantae, Tracheophyta, Liliopsida, Asparagales, Hypoxidaceae, Hypoxis, Hypoxis aurea Lour. |
| CosIng functions | Bleaching |
| 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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