Acacia Catechu Extract
Plant Origin: Acacia catechu (Linn. F. ) Willd.
Part Used: Wood with bark
Specification: 6: 1; 40% Catechins (catechin, epicatechin)
Appearance: Fine brown powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
Function:
Acacia Catechu extract is derived from heartwood of Acacia catechu, a member of Leguminoseae family. The chief constituent are constituents of the heartwood are catechin and epicatechin. Bark of cutch tree is astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-cancer, and anti cardiovascular in nature.
Catechins have significant antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. It is considered to be the best antioxidant. The antioxidant capacities are evaluated in terms of ascorbate equivalents by different methods. The extract restores antioxidant enzyme superoxide(SOD) from the radiation inducing damage.
It is useful in dental, oral, throat infections and as an astringent for reducing oozing from chronic ulcers and wounds. Acacia has a considerable antimicrobial effect. It is used as a mouthwash for mouth, gum, sore throat, gingivitis, dental and oral infections. A survey shows that they are being used as chewing sticks in various parts of the world, due to its antimicrobial effect and hence considered as valuable ingredient for dental care preparations and more.
Acacia Catechu extract is useful in passive diarrhea, high blood pressure, dysentery, colitis, gastric problems, bronchial asthma, cough, leucorrhoea and leprosy. And useful in passive diarrhea, high blood pressure, dysentery, colitis, gastric problems. Acacia Catechu extract is also used to protect liver and gall.
| Product Name |
Acacia Catechu Extract |
Batch Number |
ACE-140322 |
| Botanical Source |
Acacia catechu (Linn. f.) Willd. |
Batch Quantity |
600kgs |
| Plant Parts Used |
Wood with bark,100% Natural |
Country of Origin |
China |
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| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine Brown Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density / 100ml |
35-55g |
44g |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
100% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Soluble in Water |
Conforms |
Visual |
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| Extract Ratio |
6:1 |
6:1 |
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| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.40% |
USP |
| Ash Content |
NMT 3.0% |
2.07% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Grain Alcohol & water |
Conforms |
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| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.01% |
Conforms |
GC |
| Excipients |
Maltodextrin |
Conforms |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 20ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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| 666 |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| DDT |
NMT 0.5ppm |
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 |
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NMT 0.2ppb |
Absent |
USP-HPLC |
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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<1,000cfu/g |
< 450 cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold<100cfu/g |
< 60 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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| Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
| Keep well sealed, away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
| Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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