Kelp Extract
CAS No.: 90046-12-1
Other names: Kelp Extract
Botanical Source: Laminaria japonica
Part Used: Whole Herb
Specifications: Polysaccharides 30% By UV,
Iodine 0.5%, 1%, 2%
4:1,10:1
IntroductionS:
Kelp's high concentrations of iodine can help treat an iodine deficiency, notes the University of Michigan Health System. The iodine in kelp may also increase your metabolism, Drug Digest says. Laminaria species contain large amounts of soluble and insoluble fibers that have laxative effects in the intestines, both by stimulating intestinal contractions and by bulking stools. Additionally, kelp could offer antihypertensive, antiviral and anticancer actions, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Laminaria's iodine content may increase your metabolism, promoting weight loss, Drug Digest says. Unfortunately, no conclusive scientific research has proven that kelp can indeed support or induce weight loss in overweight or obese individuals, notes the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. One of the most common uses for Laminaria extract remedies is to help treat iodine deficiencies, which lead to low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, as well as goiter and cretinism, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Talk with your physician before taking Laminaria extract for any health purpose.
Other potential uses for Laminaria species remedies include treating high blood pressure, common colds, flus and infections, as well as preventing cancer and supporting HIV/AIDS treatments, says the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Applied to the skin, kelp may help ease skin irritation and promote wound healing. Kelp could also potentially prevent bladder and kidney stones, treat diabetes, enhance immune-system function, lower cholesterol levels, and prevent atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, Drug Digest notes.
Functions:
- Treating an iodine deficiency
- Increasing your metabolism
- Having laxative effects in the intestines
- Antihypertensive, Antiviral and Anticancer
- Treating high blood pressure, common colds, flus infections
- Preventing bladder and kidney stones
- Treating diabetes, enhance immune-system function, lower cholesterol levels
- Preventing atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries
Application:
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| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.09% |
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| Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
2.68% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water |
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| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 3ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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| 666 |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
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| DDT |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Acephate |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
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| Methamidophos |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
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