Matrine is obtained from the dry roots, main stems and fruits of the bean plant Scrophulariaceae through alcohol and other solvents.

Matrine is used in cosmetics using its dry rhizome extract, and the bitter ginseng contains a variety of alkaloids (1% -2.5%), which is the main pharmacological ingredients of bitter ginseng. The Matrine has a bacteriostatic effect, which can be used to use antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents.