English Name:Epimedium P.E.
Latin Name: Epimedium brevicornum Maxim.
Plant Description: Epimedium is a pungent ornamental herb
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Latin Name Epimedium brevicornum Maxim.
Plant Description Epimedium is a pungent ornamental herb found in Asia and the Mediterranean. The Chinese call epimedium Yin Yang Huo, which loosely means "licentious goat plant.". Epimedium species are hardy perennials. The majority have four-petaled "spider-like" flowers in spring. Many are believed to be aphrodisiacs.
Use par It is extracted from the whole herb of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim.
Specification Icariin 20% (HPLC)
Physical and Chemical Properties molecular formula: C33H40O15
molecular weig 676.65
Molecule structure and HPLC chromatogram
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Icariin(C33H40O15=676.65) | Icariin HPLC Assay 20% |
CAS NO 489-32-7
Standard of quality
Item | Specification | Test Result |
Assay(Icariin) | ≥20% | 21.25% |
Description | Yellow Brown powder | Conformed |
Mesh Size | 100%pass 80mesh | Conformed |
Ash Content | ≤5.0% | Conformed |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | Conformed |
Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm | Conformed |
(Pb) | ≤2ppm | Conformed |
(As) | ≤2ppm | Conformed |
Residue of Pesticide | Negative | Negative |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Conformed |
Yeast &Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Conformed |
E.coil | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
Action Epimedium is a traditional Chinese medicine replenishing, It can treat the renal and impotence effectively, and remit the rheumatism. It also can inhibit staphylococcus and anti-aging. Icariin is one of the main components, improving the cardiovascular system, endocrine regulation, enhance immunity, etc. Have shown physical activity, in particular, it is worth noting that it has a significant anti-tumor effect, is a promising cancer drug.
Storage Darkness & Dry
Shelf life 3 years when properly stored.
Packing Double plastic bag of foodstuff inside, cardboard drum outside, (25kg/drum)
