Red yeast rice is widely produced in Hebei, Fujian, Guangdong and other regions of China. It is made from indica rice, japonica rice, glutinous rice and other rice as raw materials, fermented with Monascus fungus, and is a brownish red or purplish red rice grain. Red yeast rice extract is mainly used to treat postpartum lochia, bloating, and injury caused by falls. It has the effects of invigorating the spleen and promoting digestion, promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, lowering blood pressure and lowering blood lipids.
Red yeast rice is fermented by red yeast (Monascus purpureus) placed in white rice. Research in recent years has found that Monascus fungus fermented by modern biotechnology has the effect of lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure and preventing osteoporosis. At the same time, it can treat menopausal syndrome (facial hot flashes, night sweats, emotional instability, Low back pain, osteoporosis, etc.) also have significant effects. This is attributed to the various human physiologically active substances produced by Monascus fungi.
Product Name |
Red Yeast Rice Extract |
Source |
Monascus purpureus |
Extraction parts |
seeds |
Specification |
1.5%-5.0% Monacolin K |
Appearance |
dark red powder |
1. Medicine;
2. Cosmetics;
3. Health products.