Artemisinin is a natural compound and lactone derivativefound in the Artemisia Annua plant, which has been used in traditional herbal remedies for over 2,000 years.
This plant is also known assweet wormwood,sweet annieand the traditional Chinese medicine name ofQing hao. It is taken to alleviate fevers, treat certain infections and to support the immune system.
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Artemisinin |
Latin Name |
Artemisia annua Linn |
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Part Used |
Leaf |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
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Specification |
98%, 99% HPLC |
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Function |
1. With function of controlling of vivax malaria and falciparum malaria symptom, as well as treatment of chloroquine-resistant strain of insect. 2. With function of oxidant. Artemisinin is reduced by catalase,dithiothreitol and alpha tocopherol. 3. With the function of antibacterial, artemisinin has anti-influenza virus effect; 4. With the function of anti-parasite. |
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Storage |
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight. |
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Shelf Life |
24 months if sealed and stored properly |
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Sterilization Method |
High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
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Certificate of Analysis
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Item |
Specification |
Results |
Methods |
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Assay(on dry basis) |
Artemisinin ≥99% |
99.06% |
HPLC |
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Appearance & Color |
WhiteFine Powder |
Conform |
GB5492-85 |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conform |
GB5492-85 |
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Part Used |
Leaf & Stem |
Conform |
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Extract Solvent |
Water & Ethanol |
Conform |
/ |
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Mesh Size |
95% Through 80Mesh |
Conform |
GB5507-85 |
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Moisture |
≤5.0% |
2.32% |
GB/T5009.3 |
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Ash Content |
≤5.0% |
0.78% |
GB/T5009.4 |
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Heavy Metals |
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Total Heavy Metals |
≤10ppm |
Conform |
AAS |
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Arsenic (As) |
≤2ppm |
Conform |
AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
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Lead (Pb) |
≤2ppm |
Conform |
AAS(GB/T5009.12) |
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Cadmium(Cd) |
≤1ppm |
Conform |
AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
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Mercury(Hg) |
≤0.1ppm |
Conform |
AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
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Microbiology |
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Total Plate Count |
≤10,000cfu/g |
Conform |
GB/T4789.2 |
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Total Yeast & Mold |
≤1,000cfu/g |
Conform |
GB/T4789.15 |
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E. Coli |
Negativein 10g |
Conform |
GB/T4789.3 |
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Salmonella |
Negativein 25g |
Conform |
GB/T4789.4 |
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Staphylococcus |
Negative in 25g |
Conform |
GB/T4789.10 |
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Packing and Storage |
Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, outside: Neutral cardboard barrel & Leave in the shady and cool dry place. |
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Shelf Life |
2yearswhen stored properly |
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ExpiryPeriod |
2years |
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