The main active components of Black cohosh is terpene glycoside. Black cohosh has estrogen like effects, pregnant or lactating women should avoid using the Chinese herbal medicine. High dose of this medicine may cause abnormal pain, nausea, headache and dizziness, lead poisoning symptoms, it may also lead to abortion. Black cohosh should not be used on rubella patients or who has breathing difficulties.
Medicinal ingredients: mainly Actein, Epi-Actein, 27-deoxy actein, black cohosh glycoside Cimicifugoside.
Specification: containing 2.5% AKA0202A, 5% AKA0202B and 8% AKA0202C three saponins
Particle size: 100% through 80 mesh sieve.
Source: Black cohosh extract is extracted from roots and rhizomes of black cohosh.
Properties: yellow brown or dark brown powder.
Qualification index:
ITEM
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SPECIFICATION
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RESULT
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TEST METHOD
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Assay :2.5%, 5% and 8%
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Description :
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Appearance
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Yellow- Brown Powder
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Complies
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Visual
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Complies
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Organoleptic
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Particle Size
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100% pass 80 mesh
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Complies
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80 Mesh Screen
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Physical :
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Loss on drying
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≤5.00%
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3.48%
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5g/105℃/2hrs
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Ash
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≤5.00%
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3.25%
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2g/525℃/3hrs
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Chemical :
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Heavy metals
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<5ppm
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Complies
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Atomic Absorption
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Arsenic (As)
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<1ppm
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Complies
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Atomic Absorption
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Lead(Pb)
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<1 ppm
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Complies
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Atomic Absorption
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Cadmium(Cd)
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<1 ppm
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Complies
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Atomic Absorption
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Mercury(Hg)
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Not Detected
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Complies
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Atomic Absorption
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Residual Pesticide:
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BHC
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<0.1 ppm
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Complies
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DDT
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<0.1 ppm
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Complies
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PCNB
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<0.1 ppm
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Complies
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Microbial :
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Total microbacterial count
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≤NMT3,000cfu/g
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Complies
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Total Yeast & Mold
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≤NMT100cfu/g
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Complies
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Complies
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E.Coli
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Negative
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Complies
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Packing & Storage:
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Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.N.W.:25kgs .I.D.35cm×H51cm
Store in a well-closed container Away from moisture.
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【Function】
The black cohosh extract has the effects of antibacterial, antihypertensive, inhibition of cardiac, slowing down heart rate and sedation.
The black cohosh extract has effect of anti arthritis and anti osteoporosis.