Eyebright Extract
Plant Origin: Eyebright
Part Used: Whole grass
Specification: Flavone, 10:1
CAS No.: 84625-36-5
Melting Point: 96ºC~98ºC
Molecular Stucture:
Functions:
Eyebright benefits the body by working as an eye, nose and throat decongestant.The herb's name is Euphrasia officinalis in Latin, yet because its flowers bear a striking resemblance of an eye, it is commonly called Eyebright.
Eyebright is used to treat eye ailments, including inflammation, and it relieves coughs, reduces hoarseness, and sinus, eye and nasal congestion.Its components give Eyebright its anti-inflammatory properties that reduce on-the-site swelling. Its astringent properties act to contract the body's tissues, pulling them together and promoting their inner integrity and strength. Additionally, Eyebright's anti-catarrhal effects reduce the mucous membrane inflammation of the nasal and throat areas.
Applications:
1. Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material which used in food and beverage industry;
2. Applied in the health product field;
3. Applied in the pharmaceutical field
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine Brownish Yellow Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density g/100ml |
45-55g/100ml |
47 |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
98% pass through 80 mesh size |
Conforms |
80 Mesh Screen |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Conforms |
Visual |
| Drying Method |
Vacuum drying |
Conforms |
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| Extract Ratio |
10:1 |
10:1 |
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| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
4.05% |
USP |
| Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
4.17% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Water |
Conforms |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 3ppm |
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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