1. cycloastragenol has the effect on relieving stresses and protecting the body against various stresses,including physical, mental, or emotional stress;
2. cycloastragenol has the function of enhancing immunity, protecting the body from diseases;
3. cycloastragenol contains antioxidants, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals;
4. cycloastragenol is used to protect and support the immune system and antiinflammatory, for preventing colds and upper respiratory infections;
5. cycloastragenol has the effect on lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes and protecting the liver.
Application Area:
1. As added ingredients of medicines for improving immunity , benefitting spleen and kidney , cycloastragenol is widely used in the fields of medicine and health products;
2. Applied in cosmetic field, cycloastragenol is able to nourish and cure the skin.
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
| Active Ingredeints | ||
| Assay | NLT 98% Cycloastragenol | HPLC |
| Physical Control | ||
| Identification | Positive | TLC |
| Appearance | White powder | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | 80 Mesh Screen |
| Moisture Content | NMT 1.0% | Mettler toledo hb43-s |
| Chemical Control | ||
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 3ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max | Atomic Absorption |
| Microbiological Control | ||
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/ml Max | AOAC/Petrifilm |
| Salmonella | Negative in 10 g | AOAC/Neogen Elisa |
| Yeast & Mold | 1000cfu/g Max | AOAC/Petrifilm |
| E.Coli | Negative in 1g | AOAC/Petrifilm |
| Salmonella | Negative | AOAC |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | AOAC |