
Description of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract:
Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract is a product of more than 50 kinds of gypenosides isolated from the plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Like ginsenosides, they belong to the tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Gynostemma pentaphyllum is bitter and cold in nature, and has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, replenishing qi, relieving cough and removing phlegm.
Specification of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino |
| Part Used | Rhizome |
| Product Form | Light Yellow fine powder |
| Specification | 20:1, 30:1, 50:1 or Gypenosides 10-80% |
| Testing Methods | Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
| Packaging | Double-layer plastic packaging within 5KG, with aluminum foil packaging outside; cardboard barrel packaging for more than 25KG. Standard packaging: 25KG/drum. |
| Storage Conditions | Sealed, light-proof, dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Shelf life: 2 years. |
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Ratio | 20:1 | Conform |
| Gypenosides | NLT 80% | 80.15% |
| Appearance | White fine powder | Conform |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conform |
| Mesh Size | 98% pass 80mesh | Conform |
| Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 3.22% |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% | 3.62% |
Heavy metals and microbiological analysis:
| Test | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Control | ||
| Lead | NMT 2 ppm | Conform |
| Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
| Mercury | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
| Arsenic | NMT 2 ppm | Conform |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 1,000 cfu/mg | Conform |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 25 cfu/mg | Conform |
| E.Coli. | NMT 40 MPN/100g | Conform |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Conform |
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