Traditional diuretic herb Akebia – uses akebia saponins and triterpenoid saponins as the active framework, positioned to support water metabolism and reduce swelling.

Product Description

Akebia extract targeted for diuretic, swelling reduction, and water metabolism support. Akebia Extract is a plant extract with akebia saponins and saponins as the core actives, standardized at 10:1, widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and personal care products. Nutralighting Akebia Extract is made from selected Akebia quinata Decaisne or Akebia trifoliata Koidzumi (Lardizabalaceae) stems using ethanol extraction and spray drying, making it a high-quality raw material for diuretic and swelling reduction products.

Akebia is a traditional East Asian diuretic herb, primarily used in Japan, Korea, and southern China.

Basic Information

Why choose Nutralighting

• Reliable source: Akebia quinata of the Menispermaceae family, clearly distinguished from nephrotoxic Aristolochia, ensuring safe supply.
• Standardized activity: Double indicators of akebia saponin and triterpenoid saponin tested, 10:1 standard specification, COA for each batch.
• Clear traditional positioning: Promotes urination and reduces swelling, supports water metabolism, and lactation (traditional uses), differentiated entry into the “drainage” category.

Standard Specifications (COA)

The following specifications are for general reference only; the actual values shall be based on the COA report of each batch.

Introduction to Plant Materials

The raw material of this product is the dried vine of Akebia quinata (Houtt.) Decne., a plant of the Lardizabalaceae family. It is mainly produced in Japan, Korea, and the northeastern region of China. The vine of Akebia quinata contains compounds such as akebia saponin and triterpenoid saponins.

Core Benefits

The following summary of effects is based on published scientific research and traditional applications, and the specific effects need to be comprehensively evaluated in combination with the product form and usage dosage.

Five-leaf Akebia (Akebia quinata, Lardizabalaceae) is a traditional diuretic Chinese herb. Its vines mainly contain akebia glycosides (akebin), triterpenoid saponins, and oleanolic acid.

Traditionally, it is used for edema, difficulty urinating, and breast milk blockage (promoting urination, reducing swelling, and aiding lactation).

Modern studies indicate that its saponin components have certain diuretic and anti-inflammatory activities; related mechanism studies are mostly conducted in vitro or in animals, and clinical evidence in humans is limited.

Botanical safety notice: This product is derived from Five-leaf Akebia (Akebia quinata) of the Lardizabalaceae family and does not contain aristolochic acid. It should be clearly distinguished from Aristolochia manshuriensis, which contains aristolochic acid and is nephrotoxic. The plant source must be verified when selecting. End product claims must comply with the regulations of the target market and avoid health claims beyond traditional use.

Regulations and Regional Access Status

The following information is compiled based on publicly available regulatory data; for actual market access, please refer to the latest regulations of the target country.

Application Directions and Recommended Dosage

Recommended Daily Dosage Reference

• General Health Use: Use according to product specifications and the dosage recommended by the formulator
• Personal Care and Skin Care: The amount added in formulations depends on the specific product, recommended 0.1~2.0%

Appendix: References

(The following references are for technical reference purposes; some are open access and can be accessed via PubMed/PMC or the journal’s official website.)

[1] Heller J. et al., Arzneimittelforschung, 1993; 43: 640-644.

[2] Badiou-Beneteau A. et al., Phytomedicine, 2006; 13: 511-517.

[3] Massey K.A. et al., Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2003; 51: 6444-6450.