Burdock seed is a traditiona Chinese medicinal herb used to disperses wind heat, relieve toxicity, moisten the intestines and vents rashes. Burdock seed benefits the throat, promotes normal glucose levels. It has antiboitic and antipyretic effects.
| Product Name | Burdock Seed Extract | Latin Name | Fructus Arctii |
Part Used | Seed | Appearance | Light orange powder |
Specification | 5:1~20:1, 10%, 20%,40% Arctiin | ||
Function | 1. Anti-tumor effect,Burdock seed extract arctiin have anticancer activity; 2. Burdock contains antibacterial ingredients, the main anti-staphylococcus aureus; 3. Anti-nephritis activity, it has effective treatment of acute nephritis and chronic glomerulonephritis; 4. Promote bowel movements, lower cholesterol, reduce toxins and waste accumulation in the body, prevent and treat functional constipation; 5.Burdock seed extract arctiin contains inulin, the water extract significantly reduced blood glucose in long time, increased the amount of carbohydrate tolerance. | ||
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight | ||
Shelf Life | 24 months if sealed and stored properly | ||
Sterilization Method | High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
Item | Specification | Test result |
| Assay ( on dry basis) | Arctiin≥5% | 5.25% |
Physical Control | ||
Appearance | Brown yellow fine powder | Conforms |
Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
Part Used | seed | Conforms |
Extract Solvent | Water&Ethonal | Conforms |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
Ash | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
Particle size | 98% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
Allergens | None | Conforms |
Chemical Control | ||
Heavy metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms |
Arsenic | NMT 1ppm | Conforms |
Lead | NMT 3ppm | Conforms |
Cadmium | NMT 1ppm | Conforms |
Mercury | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms |
GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms |
Microbiological Control | ||
Total Plate Count | 10,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
Yeast & Mold | 1,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
