Product Name: Barberry Extract
Botanical Source: Berberis Vulgaris
CAS No.: 633-66-9
Part Used: Root
Specification: Berberine 10%; 5:1;20:1
Berberine Hydrochloride 97% ~98% by Titration
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| Product Name |
Berberis Vulgaris Extract |
Plant Part Used |
Root,100% natural |
| Botanical Source |
Berberis vulgaris |
Country of Origin |
China |
| Product Type |
Standard Extract |
Active Ingredient Markers |
Berberine HCL |
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| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Methods used |
| Appearance |
Yellow Crystal Powder |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, strong bitter |
Organoleptic test |
| Particle Size |
98% through 80 mesh |
AOAC 973.03 |
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| Assay |
NLT 97% Berberine HCL |
Titration |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 12.0% |
USP |
| Ash Content |
NMT 0.2% |
2g / 525C / 5hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Ethanol |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 3ppm |
ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
ICP-MS |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
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 |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold<1,000cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be negative |
GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be negative |
GB 4789.10 |
| Salmonella to be negative |
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. |
Description:
Barberry herb has been used in the Middle East, Europe, China, and India for healing purposes. For medicinal purposes, barberry plant has been studied in terms of its fruit and also in terms of its root. When evaluating research studies with barberry, it is important to note the distinction between fruit extract and root extract. Often barberry is mentioned without making a distinction between the fruit and the root. The barberry root has a yellow color which indicates content of berbamine and berberine. Berberine is isolated as a main alkaloid from the roots and bark of Berberis vulgaris.
Main Functions:
Treatment of essential hypertension;
Reduction of blood pressure and anti-hypertensive;
Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory;
Being good for stomach;
Fighting against bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections;
Helping to fight infections by stimulating white blood cells called macrophages.
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