High Quality Althaea Root Extract

• Certification: ISO, FDA, HACCP, Kosher, Halal
• Assay Method: HPLC, UV
• Application Form: Paste, Tablet, Capsule
• Application: Food, Health Care Products, Medicine
• State: Powder
• Extract Source: Root
• Model NO.: 4: 1; 5: 1; 10: 1; 20: 1
• Appearance: Fine Brown Powder
• Plant Part Used: Root
• Customs No: 2932999099
• Sample: Free
• Keeping Method: Keep Well Sealed, Away From Moisture, Strong Heat
• Package: Packed in Fiber Drum, LDPE Bag Inside. Net Weight
• Transport Package: in Fiber Drum, LDPE Bag Inside. N. W.: 25kgs/Drum
• Specification: ISO: 9001, KOSHER
• Trademark: KINGHERBS
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2938909090
• Production Capacity: 500kgs/Month

Product Description

 Althea Root Extract / Marshmallow Root Extract
Botanical Source: Althaea officinalis L. / Althaea rosea L. Cav.
Plant Part Used: Root
Specification: 4:1; 5:1; 10:1; 20:1
Appearance: Fine Brown Powder
 

Analysis Items		Specifications	Results		Methods used
Identification		Positive	Conforms		TLC
Appearance		Fine Brownish Yellow Powder	Conforms		Visual test
Odor & Taste		Characteristic	Conforms		Organoleptic test
Particle Size		95% through 80 Mesh	Conforms		AOAC 973.03
Assay		NLT 18% Polysaccharides	20.6%		UV
Loss on Drying		NMT 5.0%	2.71%		5g /105ºC /2hrs
Ash Content		NMT 5.0%	4.95%		2g /525ºC /3hrs
Extract Solvents		Water	Conforms		/
pH		5.0-7.5	6.8		CP2020
Heavy Metals		NMT 10ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Arsenic (As)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd)		NMT 0.5ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Mercury(Hg)		NMT 1ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Sterilization Method		High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds
Microbiological Data		Total Plate Count <10,000cfu/g	<1,000cfu/g		GB 4789.2
		Total Yeast & Mold <1,000cfu/g	<100cfu/g		GB 4789.15
		E. Coli to be negative	Negative		GB 4789.3
		Staphylococcus to be negative	Negative		GB 4789.10
		Salmonella to be absent	Absent		GB 4789.4

Description:
Althea Root's mucilage content helps soothe inflamed tissues, often caused by bronchitis and asthma. It also relieves dryness and irritation in the chest and throat, usually brought on by colds and persistent coughs. Althea Root has been known to relieve indigestion, kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and even external skin wounds such as boils and abscesses.
 
Main Functions:
1. Promote healthy of eye and skin through reducing the risk of macular degeneration;
2. Be good at protecting the eyes, the arteries and the lungs from damaging free radicals;
3. Reduce the risk of heart diseases and cancers;
4. Anti-oxidation, high stability, innocuity and high security;
5. Preventing degeneration of eye muscles effectively and improving eyesight;
6. Availing to cure heart disease; Resisting arteriosclerosis.
 
Application:
Marshmallow is demulcent, laxative and stomachic. It protects and soothes the mucous membranes. It is highly useful in dry cough, bronchial asthma, bronchial catarrh and pleurisy. Roots are used to cure excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration, gastritis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Mouthwash prepared from roots is used in inflammations. Infusion of flowers is used to soothe inflamed skin. Roots ointment is used for treating boils and abscesses. Dried root is used as a toothbrush and is chewed by teething children.