Poria cocos extract introduction
Poria cocos is a traditional popular chinese medicine in China. Every 100 grams of dried poria cocos contain 1. 2 g protein, 0. 5 g fat,carbohydrates 80. 9 g, cellulose 1. 7 g, vitamin e 4. 27 mg, selenium 12. 6 ug, and the-fuling polysaccharide, fulin acid, ergosterol, choline,adenine, lecithin proteinase etc. it showed a mild pharmacological property and sweet taste and acts on the heart, spleen, liver and kidney.
It possesses the functions of diuresis, invigorating the function of spleen and stomach, relieving uneasiness of mind etc and is famed as one of the eight treasures in chinese medicine.
Poria Cocos Extract main function
(1). Poria cocos extract can strengthen the physiological activities and prevent disease;
(2). Poria cocos extract can promote the functional recovery of the human immunity system;
(3). Poria cocos can induce or promote induction of the interferon and opsonin;
(4). Poria cocos has indirect antiviral and anti-cancer effection and lessens the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy;
(5). Poria cocos can protect livers, lower the enzyme(CPT), prolong the life, calm the nerves, strengthen the stomach, improve looks and so on.
Specification
Name: |
Poria Cocos Extract |
Latin Name: |
Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf. |
Other Name: |
Tuckahoe Extract, Fu ling Extract |
Part used: |
Sclerotia |
Specification: |
10%-30% Polysaccharides UV; |
Form: |
Yellow Brown Powder |
Extraction Type: |
Solvent Extraction |
Method: |
UV |
Grade: |
Food, cosmetics, Phamaceutical Grade |
Shelf Life: |
2 Years |
ANALYSIS ITEMS |
SPECIFICATION |
TEST METHODS |
Description |
Appearance |
Brown fine powder |
Organoleptic |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
Identification |
Conform with reference standard sample |
HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
USP<731> |
Particle Size |
100% pass 80 mesh sieve |
USP<786> |
Bulk Density |
Report data |
USP<616> |
Tap Density |
Report data |
USP<616> |
Total Ash |
Report data |
USP<281> |
Chemical Tests |
Polysaccharides |
Report data |
UV |
Triterpenes |
≥30.0% |
UV |
Heavy metals |
≤10ppm |
USP<231> |
Lead |
≤3ppm |
USP<231> |
Arsenic |
≤2ppm |
USP<231> |
Cadmium |
≤1ppm |
USP<231> |
Mercury |
≤0.1ppm |
USP<231> |
Ethanol Residue |
≤0.5% |
USP<467> |
Pesticides Residues |
Meet USP |
USP<561> |
Microbiological Tests |
Total Plate Count |
≤10,000cfu/g |
USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold |
≤100cfu/g |
USP<61> |
Coliforms |
0.92MPN/g |
USP<62> |
E.Coli |
Negative/10g |
USP<62> |
Salmonella |
Negative/25g |
USP<62> |
Staphylococcus |
Negative/10g |
USP<62> |
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25kg/Drum, DIA35cm×H51cm; |
Packaging and Storage |
Air-tight original sealed container, low relative humidity and dark conditions. |
Non-Irradiation Statement |
This ingredient is not treated by irradiation and ETO |
Kosher Status |
Kosher KOF-K Parve |
Country of origin |
China |