Gynostemma Extract
Botanical Source: Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Mak.
Part Used: Aerial parts
CAS No.: 80321-63-7
Specification: Gypenosides 80%, 95%, 98% By UV
Appearance: Fine light yellow or yellow powder
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Appearance |
Fine Brownish Yellow Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Strong and Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density |
50-60g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size |
NLT 100% through 100 mesh |
Conforms |
100 Mesh Screen |
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Assay(UV) |
NLT 20% Gypenoside |
23.41% |
WS,-z-006-93(Z) |
Loss on Drying(5h at 105 ºC) |
NMT 8.0% |
3.41% |
CP 2020 |
Ash(3h at 600ºC) |
NMT 8.0% |
4.94% |
CP 2020 |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol |
Conforms |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
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Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count < 1,000cfu/g |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
Total Yeast & Mold < 100cfu/g |
Conforms |
CP 2020 |
Coliform to be negative |
Negative |
CP 2020 |
S. aureus to be negative |
Negative |
CP 2020 |
Salmonella to be absent |
Negative |
CP 2020 |
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Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
Description:Gynostemma pentaphyllum(also named Jiaogulan,Chinese name) is a dioecious, herbaceousclimbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) indigenous to the southern reaches of China, northern Vietnam, southern Korea, and Japan. Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity. Pharmacological research has indicated a number of therapeutic qualities of Jiaogulan, such as lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, strengthening immunity, and inhibiting cancer growth.
Main Functions: 1.Lipid-lowering effect;
2.Prevent and treat glucocorticoid side effects;
3.Anti-aging effects, can enhance the body immune function;
4.Anti-hyperlipidemia; anti-atherosclerosis; anti-thrombotic; anti-tumor; offsetting;
5.Anti-cancer; gynostemma is effect on liver cancer, lung cancer, uterine cancer and melanoma and other cancer cells, can inhibit the proliferation;
Application:Gynostemma is also a powerful antioxidant and has adaptogenic properties.
Gynostemma Extract also is beneficial to digestion and nutrient absorption.
In China, Gynostemma is often used as an anti-inflammatory, a detoxifier, a cough remedy, and as a treatment for chronic bronchitis.