Marigold Extract
Latin Name:Tagetes erecta L.
Family:Asteraceae
Plant origin and Distribution: Marigold flower belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb and widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan, etc. The marigold we used comes from Yunnan province. Based on the local situation of special soil environment and lighting condition, the local marigold have characteristics like growing fast, long flowering period, high productive capacity and adequate quality. Thus, the steady supply of raw materials, high yield and reduction of cost can be guaranteed.
Part Used:Flower
Active ingredient:Lutein, zeaxanthin
Specification:Lutein 5%-95%(HPLC)
CAS No.:127-40-2
Functions:
1) Anti-oxidation, high stability, innocuity and high security
2) Having strong effects on curing eye diseases
3) Preventing degeneration of eye muscles effectively and improving eyesight 4) Availing to cure heart disease
5) Resisting arteriosclerosis
6) Preventing blood vessel blocking up
7) Cutting down the occurring of cancer
8) Resisting aging
Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: 24 Months when properly stored.
| Product Name |
Marigold Extract |
| Botanical Source |
Tagetes erecta L |
| Plant Parts Used |
Flower, 100% Natural |
| Tyep of Product |
Standard Extract |
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| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
| Appearance |
Fine Orange-yellow Powder |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
| Loose density |
0.5-0.8g/ml |
| Tapped density |
0.7-1.0g/ml |
| Particle Size |
95% through 80 Mesh |
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| Assay |
NLT 5% Lutein |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 6.0% |
| Residue on Ignition |
NMT 1.0% |
| Extract Solvents |
Hexane & Ethanol |
Lutein is a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid. It is related to beta-carotene and vitamin A. Many people think of lutein as "the eye vitamin."
Lutein is one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye (macula and retina). It is thought to function as a light filter, protecting the eye tissues from sunlight damage. Foods rich in lutein include egg yolks, spinach, kale, corn, orange pepper, kiwi fruit, grapes, zucchini, and squash.
Lutein is commonly taken by mouth to prevent eye diseases, including cataracts and a disease that leads to vision loss in older adults (age-related macular degeneration or AMD). Lutein is used for many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses.
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