【English Name】Epimedium P.E.
【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 part】Leaf
【Specification:Icariin1%~98% ,Icariins5%~60%
【Test method】HPLC
【Molecular formula】C33H40O15
【Molecular weight】 676.65
Icariin( C33H40O15=676.65) Icariin HPLC Assay 20%
【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 | ≤1000cfu/g | Conformed |
E.coil | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
【Action】 Epimedium is a traditional Chinese replenishing medicine, 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】Store in cool &dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat.
【Shelf life】2 years when properly stored.
【Packing】Double plastic bag of foodstuff inside, cardboard drum outside, (25kg/drum).