Althea Root Extract / Marshmallow Root Extract
Botanical Source: Althaea officinalis L. / Althaea rosea L. Cav.
Plant Part Used: Root
Specification: 4:1; 5:1; 10:1; 20:1
Appearance: Fine Brown Powder
Description:
Althea Root's mucilage content helps soothe inflamed tissues, often caused by bronchitis and asthma. It also relieves dryness and irritation in the chest and throat, usually brought on by colds and persistent coughs. Althea Root has been known to relieve indigestion, kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and even external skin wounds such as boils and abscesses.
Main Functions:
1. Promote healthy of eye and skin through reducing the risk of macular degeneration;
2. Be good at protecting the eyes, the arteries and the lungs from damaging free radicals;
3. Reduce the risk of heart diseases and cancers;
4. Anti-oxidation, high stability, innocuity and high security;
5. Preventing degeneration of eye muscles effectively and improving eyesight;
6. Availing to cure heart disease; Resisting arteriosclerosis.
Application:
Marshmallow is demulcent, laxative and stomachic. It protects and soothes the mucous membranes. It is highly useful in dry cough, bronchial asthma, bronchial catarrh and pleurisy. Roots are used to cure excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration, gastritis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Mouthwash prepared from roots is used in inflammations. Infusion of flowers is used to soothe inflamed skin. Roots ointment is used for treating boils and abscesses. Dried root is used as a toothbrush and is chewed by teething children.
Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC |
Appearance | Fine Brownish Yellow Powder | Conforms | Visual test |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density | 45-65g/100ml | Conforms | Density Meter |
Mesh Size | NLT 98% through 80 mesh | Conforms | 80 Mesh Screen |
Solubility | Soluble in water | Conforms | Visual |
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Extract Ratio | 4:1 | 4:1 | / |
Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 3.55% | 2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Moisture | NMT 5.0% | 3.62% | 5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Extract Solvents | Water | Conforms | / |
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Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
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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 |
Methamidophos | 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<10000cfu/g | < 400 cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold<1000cfu/g | < 100 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.4 |
Salmonella to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.10 |
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Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
Keep well sealed, away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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