Carex humilis
Leyss.
Cyperaceae
Carex callitrichos austrohinganica Y.L.Chang & Y.L.Yang
Carex clandestina Gooden.
Carex gersneri Suter
Carex prostrata All.
Carex scariosa Lam.
Carex scirrobasis Kitag.
Trasus clandestinus (Gooden.) Gray
Common Name:
General Information
Carex humilis is a densely-tufted, perennial plant with grass-like leaves growing around 5cm tall. It has a short rhizome, spreading to form clusters of growth[
1880- Title
- Inhibitory Effects of Carex humilis Extract on Elastase Activity and Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression
- Publication
- J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea Vol. 36, No. 2, June 2010, 129-136
- Author
- Sun Hee Park et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in Korean, apart from an abstract written in English
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for use as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic products.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
S. & C. Europe to W. Asia - Britain to Spain, east to southern Russia, Caucasia and Iran; W. Siberia; E. Asia - eastern China, Japan, Korea
Habitat
Shady places, amongst rocks or in dry forests in Korea[
1880- Title
- Inhibitory Effects of Carex humilis Extract on Elastase Activity and Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression
- Publication
- J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea Vol. 36, No. 2, June 2010, 129-136
- Author
- Sun Hee Park et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in Korean, apart from an abstract written in English
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.30 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The plant contains the compound alpha-viniferin. It has been shown that this compound has several activities within the body; it inhibits the inflammatory response; it inhibits the activity of topoisomerase and thus exhibits anticancer effects; and it inhibits the acetylcholine hydrolytic enzyme, thus helping to improve memory[1880.
Other Uses
An extract of the roots is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as a skin conditioner and anti-wrinkle agent[
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1880- Title
- Inhibitory Effects of Carex humilis Extract on Elastase Activity and Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression
- Publication
- J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea Vol. 36, No. 2, June 2010, 129-136
- Author
- Sun Hee Park et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in Korean, apart from an abstract written in English
].
Propagation
Seed -
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