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Botanical Name: Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Gynostemma Leaf, scientifically known as Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is an herb native to Asia, particularly China and Japan. This herb, also called "Jiaogulan," has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. Gynostemma Leaf contains various bioactive compounds, including saponins known as gypenosides. These saponins are believed to be responsible for many of its potential health effects.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Solvent Residues | Negative | USP<467> |
| Bulk density | 0.4 g/ml - 0.6 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Assay (Gypenoside) | NLT 40% | UV |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | USP<62> |
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Biological SourceGynostemma pentaphyllum
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Parts UsedLeaf
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