Cascara Sagrada Bark Extract
Other names: Rhamnus davurica Pall extract,Buckthorn skin extract
Botanical Source: Rhamnus purshiana (D.C.)
Specifications: 8%~20% Cascarosides; 4:1;5:1
Plant Part Used: Bark
Description:
Cascara sagrada is a natural laxative made from the reddish-brown bark of a tree (Rhamnus purshiana) native to the Pacific Northwest. It was used by various Native American tribes, who also passed their "sacred bark" on to Spanish explorers (cascara sagrada means sacred bark in Spanish).
Functions:
- Treating constipation
- Good cleansing colons effect
- Increasing peristalsis in the large intestine and help restore its tone
- Easing chronic constipation in elderly people
- Treating hemorrhoids and anal fissures
- Preventing the pressure and pain associated with hemorrhoids and anal fissures (cracks in the skin near the anus)
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine brown-yellow powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, bitter |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density |
35-45g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
99% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Partially soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
| Assay (as Cascaroside A) |
NLT 20% Hydroxyanthracene Glycosides |
20.50% |
UV |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.17% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
| Ash Content |
NMT 10.0% |
3.02% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water(80% v/v) |
Conforms |
/ |
| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.01% |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| BHC |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| DDT |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Acephate |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Methamidophos |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Aflatoxins |
NMT 0.2ppb |
Absent |
USP-HPLC |
| Sterilization Method |
High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
| Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count < 1000cfu/g |
< 1,000 cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold < 100cfu/g |
< 100 cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.10 |
| Salmonella to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.4 |
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SupplySide West 2017 (Las Vegas, US): Sep. 27th-28th, Booth No.: V141.
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FAQ
Q1. About Price:
The price is negotiable. It can be changed according to your quantity or package.
Q2. About Sample:
We can provide the typical size of samples, but the air freight is collect or you pay us the cost in advance.
Q3. About MOQ:
We have no provisions of MOQ, but usually 1KG.
Q4:About Delivery Time
Usually 5-10 days after payment
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