Gynostemma Extract
Botanical Source: Gynostemma pentaphyllum(Thunb. )Mak.
Part Used: Aerial parts
Specification: Gypenosides 80%, 95%, 98% By UV
CAS No.: 80321-63-7
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, antithrombotic, 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:
1. Gynostemma is also a powerful antioxidant and has adaptogenic properties.
2. Gynostemma Extract also is beneficial to digestion and nutrient absorption.
3. In China, Gynostemma is often used as an anti-inflammatory, a detoxifier, a cough remedy, and as a treatment for chronic bronchitis.
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Identification |
Must positive |
Positive |
TLC |
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 2010 |
Ash(3h at 600ºC) |
NMT 8.0% |
4.94% |
CP 2010 |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol |
Conforms |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2010 |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2010 |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2010 |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2010 |
Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
CP 2010 |