Haritaki benefits keratinocytes skin cells

The skin is a huge organ that affects our whole body. When it is working less effectively it is unable to remove toxins from our bodies through the normal routes such as sweat.

This article explains how research shows that haritaki increases the effectiveness of skin function when applied regularly.

Source: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/701656/abs/

Abstract

Terminalia chebula is one of the traditional medicines used in the treatment of many diseases. In the present work, different concentrations of various organic and aqueous extracts (solvent-free) of T. chebula were tested on fibroblast (L929) and keratinocytes cells to evaluate its biocompatible concentration by using MTT and live-dead viability/cytotoxic assay. These extracts were found to be effective in decreasing the ammonia accumulation in the media, thereby reducing its toxic effect on cells. DPPH assay further confirmed the free-radical scavenging ability of the extracts which increased with the increase in concentration of each extract. Cell proliferation/apoptosis, cytoskeletal structure, and ECM production were further evaluated by live-dead assay and phalloidin/cytokeratin staining, respectively. The cytoskeletal structure and ECM secretion of the cells treated with extracts showed higher cellular activity in comparison to control. In conclusion, we have demonstrated the effect of these extracts of T. chebula on both types of skin cells and optimized concentration in which it could be used as a bioactive component for wound healing applications by increasing cell proliferation and decreasing free-radical production without affecting the normal cellular matrix. It can also find applications in other therapeutics applications where ammonia toxicity is a limiting factor.

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/701656/abs/

What is keratinocyte?

A keratinocyte is the predominant cell type in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, constituting 90% of the cells found there. Thosekeratinocytes found in the basal layer (stratum basale) of the skin are sometimes referred to as “basal cells” or “basal keratinocytes“.

How does hartaki help keratinocyte?

By apply haritaki in the paste form the area is cleansed and functions much more effectively.

Here is more information in skin health using haritaki