Active Components and Constitutional Formula
Several kinds of free fatty acids and their methyl or ethyl esters. Sterols like -Sitosterol and Stigmasterol.
Free fatty acids contained in Saw Palmetto Extract
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Saturated
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Unsaturated
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Caproic acid
Caprylic acid
Lauric acid
Myristic acid
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Arachidic acid
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Palmitoleic acid
Oleic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Others
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Specifications
Fatty Acids: 15%, 25%, 45% (GC)
Certificate of Analysis
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Items
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Specification
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Appearance
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White powder
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Total fatty acid
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≥25%, GC
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Sieve analysis
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100% pass 80 mesh
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Loss on Drying
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≤5%, 5g / 105℃ / 2hrs
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Residue on Ignition
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≤20%
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Heavy Metal
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< 10ppm, Atomic Absorption
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Arsenic
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≤2ppm, Atomic Absorption
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Pb
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≤2ppm, Atomic Absorption
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Total Plate Count
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<1000cfu/g
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Yeast & Mold
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<100cfu/g
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E.Coli
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Indications and Usage
The fruits of saw palmetto have been shown in vitro to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase and aromatase, which has significant implications in the prostate enlargement. 5-alpha-reductase is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), signalling prostate gland to produce more testosterone by growing larger. Besides the prevention of BPH, saw palmetto shows efficacy in erection and improvement of sexual function. Inhibitory effect of saw palmetto on 5-alpha-reductase also suggests that saw palmetto could be helpful to ward off hair loss, since DHT influences the hair follicle cells to degenerate.
German Commission E approved the internal use of saw palmetto fruit for urination problem associated with benigh prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in early stages (I and II) to deter the progression of prostate enlargement. Additional studies are required for the saw palmetto's ability to reduce the enlarged prostate, although some recent researches suggest that saw palmetto may reduce the enlargement. Dose: preparations from 1-2 grams of cut fruit per day, or 400 mg of standardized extract (4:1) twice a day. No side effect is known except rare occurence of stomach problems.
Package
25kg/drum, double layers plastic bags inside.
Storage Situation
Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container. Keep away from moisture and strong light/heat. |
