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.
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Analysis Items
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Specifications
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Results
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Methods used
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Identification
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Must positive
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Positive
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TLC
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Appearance
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Fine Brownish Yellow Powder
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Conforms
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Visual test
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Odor & Taste
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Strong and Characteristic
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Conforms
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Organoleptic test
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Bulk Density
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50-60g/100ml
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Conforms
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ASTM D1895B
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Particle Size
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NLT 100% through 100 mesh
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Conforms
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100 Mesh Screen
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Assay(UV)
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NLT 20% Gypenoside
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23.41%
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WS,-z-006-93(Z)
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Loss on Drying(5h at 105
ºC)
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NMT 8.0%
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3.41%
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CP 2010
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Ash(3h at 600
ºC)
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NMT 8.0%
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4.94%
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CP 2010
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Extract Solvents
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Ethanol
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Conforms
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Heavy Metals
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NMT 10ppm
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Conforms
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CP 2010
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Arsenic (As)
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NMT 2ppm
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Conforms
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CP 2010
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Lead (Pb)
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NMT 2ppm
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Conforms
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CP 2010
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Cadmium (Cd)
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NMT 0.3ppm
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Conforms
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CP 2010
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Mercury (Hg)
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NMT 0.2ppm
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Conforms
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CP 2010
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