Taraxacum officinale herb extract

Dandelion is a hardy, variable perennial that is closely related to chicory (Cichorium intybus) that can reach a height of nearly 12 inches. The herb´s actions are cholagogus, choleretic, alkalizing, laxative, venotonic, astringent, diuretic, tonic and slightly aperient. It is a general stimulant, but especially tonic to the urinary system. It is considered by herbalists to be antioxidant and an anti-cancer agent.

Description

Historically dandelion was prized for a variety of medicinal properties. Dandelion has been used in herbal medicine in an attempt to treat infections,bile & liver problems, and as a diuretic.Dandelion is used in herbal medicine as a mild laxative, for increasing appetite, and as a plant bitter for improving digestion. The milky latex has been used as a mosquito repellent and as a folk remedy to treat warts.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Taraxacum officinale
Sanskrit Name : Simhadanti
Common Name : Kanphul
Family : Compositae
Part Plant Used : Herb
Solvent Used : water
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : bitter Taste
Odour : Characteristic Odour
Herb Ext. Ratio : 5:1
Extractives in 20 v/v alcohol By IP 66 Method Taking 1gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 70%%
bitters not less than 4%

References

Indian Materia Medica, K.M.Nadkarni, Pg.1195
Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants, R.N.Chopra, Pg.240
Dictionary of Indian Medicinal Plants, CIMAP, Pg.451
The Useful Plants of India, CSIR, Pg.621
Bhav Prakash, Pg.826
Handbook of Medicinal Plants, S.K.Bhattacharjee, 1998, Pg.340

Heavy Metals

A) Total Heavy Metals Not More Than 10ppm
B) As Not More Than 1ppm
C) Pb Not More Than 0.3ppm
D) Cd Not More Than 0.2 Ppm
E) Hg Not More Than 0.1 Ppm

Microbiological Profile

Total Plate Count : <1,000 Cfu/Gm
Mold : < 100 Cfu/Gm
Yeast : < 100 Cfu/Gm
E .Coli : Absent
Salmonella : Absent

Chemical constituents

sesquiterpenes taraxinic acid beta-d-glucopyranoside and 11,13-dihydrotaraxinic-acid , beta-d-glucopyranoside as well as p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid and beta-sitosterol, Various ﬂavonoid glycosides such as luteolin 7-O-glucoside, luteolin 7-O-rutinoside, isorhamnetin 3-O-glucoside, quercetin 7-O-glucoside and apigenin,7-O-glucoside .