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 |
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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 |
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pH |
5.0-7.5 |
6.8 |
CP2020 |
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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 |
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Sterilization Method |
High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
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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.