Product No.: AR-005
Artichoke extract 5%
Introduction:
Artichoke is a member of the milk thistle family. It grows to a height of about 2 m and produces a large, violet-green flower head. The flower petals and fleshy flower bottoms are eaten as a vegetable throughout the world. The artichoke was used as a food and medicine by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans; in Rome.Artichoke has been used in traditional medicine for centuries as a specific liver and gallbladder remedy. In Europe, it is also used for liver and gallbladder disorders; in several countries, standardized herbal drugs are manufactured and sold as prescription drugs for high cholesterol and digestive and liver disorders.
Synonyms: Cynara scolymus extract, Globe artichoke Extract, Extract of artichoke, Hathi-choka extract, Cynarin, Chlorogenic acid, Caffeoylquinic Acids, CAS 84012-14-6, EINECS 281-659-3,
Specifications:
Botanical Origin: Cynara scolymus L. - Leaf
Appearance: White powder
Odor & Taste: Odorless and characteristic taste
Mesh Size: 90% Min. through 80 mesh
Assay: EGCG 90% Min. (HPLC)
Moisture: 5.0% Max.
Heavy Metals: 10ppm Max.
Arsenic (As): 2ppm Max.
Total Aerobic Count: 1,000cfu/g Max.
Yeast & Mold: 100cfu/g Max.
E. coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
Packing: 25kgs/Fibre drum, two plastic-bags inside
Storage: Stored in a well-closed container away from moisture and light
Shelf Life: Two years
Main Biological Activity:
1. Stimulates bile, enhances digestion, treat Indigestion, lack of appetite and gallstones.
2. Reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, treat high cholesterol
3. treat irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and other bowel problems
4. support liver function
Main Application:
1. Pharmaceutical
2. Health food
Dosage:
The suggested adult amount of the standardized leaf extract is 300-640 mg three times daily for a minimum of six weeks.
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