Bitter Melon Extract
Latin name: Momordica Charantia Linn.
Chinese name: Ku Gua
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Momordica
Part used: Fruit
Active ingredient: Charantin, Saponins
KINGHERBS' Specifications: Charantin 0.3% ,1%, 15%
Saponins 3%,10%
Molecular Formula: C42H62O16
Molecular Weight: 822.92
Extract Method: Grain alcohol / Water
Physical state and appearance: Powdered solid
Color:Light Brown Yellow
Introduction:
The plant Momordica charantia belongs to the family cucuritaceae and is
commonly known as bitter melon. Bitter melon grows in tropical and
subtropic areas, including parts of East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and
South America, where it is used as a food as well as a medicine. It
produces beautiful flowers and prickly fruit .The fruit of this plant lives up to
its nameit tastes bitter. Although the seeds, leaves, and vines of bitter
melon have all been used, the fruit is the safest and most prevalent part of
the plant used medicinally. The juice of the leaves and fruit or seeds is
used as an anthelmintic. In Brazil, the dose for anthelmintic use is two or
three seeds. The immature fruit of M.charantia tastes bitter due to the
cucurbitacius. Cucurbitacius is comprised of a group of triterpenes
including momordicosides, AE, K, L, and momardicius I, II and III. The roots and fruit are used as an abortifacient.
Function:
(1) It has been used to combat cancer, asthma, various skin infections
including psoriasis, GI disorders, the common cold, pain from neurological complications, and may delay the onset of cataracts or retinopathy and
inhibit the AIDS virus through destroying viral DNA. The
anticancer property is due in part to an enhancement of immune function.
Study has shown that bitter melon extracts suppressed lymphocyte
proliferation and macrophage and lymphocyte activity.
(3) Bitter Melon Extract helps increase production of beta cells by the pancreas, repair beta cells, and stimulate restoring function of pancreas.
(4) Supporting healthy blood sugar levels and blood pressure;
(5) The fat murderer, which can ingest the fat and lower the polysaccharide;
(6) Treating pyreticosis,polydipsia,high fever and pain, carbuncle,
erysipelas, malignant aphthae, diabetes, Aids and summerheat stroke.
Application:
(1). As raw materials of drugs for clearing heat and detoxifying, it is mainly
used in pharmaceutical field;
(2). As active ingredients of products for lowering blood glucose and
promoting digestion and benefiting stomach, it is mainly used in health products.
Chemistry
Momordica charantia (bitter melon) is a proven hypoglycemic agent. One of the active principles responsible for this action is charantin, which is composed of a mixture of beta-sitosterol-beta-D-glucoside and 5,25 stigmadien-3-beta-ol glycoside.
Product Name |
Bittermelon Extract |
Batch Number |
BME-171228 |
Botanical Source |
Fructus Momordicae Charantiae L |
Batch Quantity |
375kgs |
Plant Part Used |
Fruit,100% Natural |
Country of Origin |
China |
Herbal Strength |
Approx. 30 to 1 |
Active Ingredient Markers |
Saponins |
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Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
Appearance |
Fine yellowish brown powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, bitter |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density |
45-55g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size |
98% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
Soluble in ethanol & water solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Assay |
NLT 10% Saponins |
11.20% |
UV |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.21% |
USP |
Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
1.08% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Hydro-alcoholic |
Conforms |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
Cd |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
Hg |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.01% |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
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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 |
Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Aflatoxins |
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 < 1,000 cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g |
Conforms |
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 tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |