Complaint
Kava is an herbaceous plant used frequently in herbal medicine to treat anxiety and insomnia. It is native to the South Pacific islands, and its root has been used ceremonially, recreationally, and medicinally for centuries. Consuming kava extract produces a feeling of mild euphoria, and is known for its relaxation and anti-convulsant effects. In Western culture, it is commonly prescribed by herbalists and alternative medicine practitioners for all types of anxiety disorders.
| Product name: | Kava Extract |
| Latin Name | Piper methysticum L. |
| Appearance: | Brown-Yellow Fine Powder |
| Product Specification: | Kavalactones 30% 70% Ratio 10:1 |
| CAS No: | 9000-38-8 |
| Part used: | Root |
| Test Method: | HPLC |
Function:
1.Kava extract has the function of anti-cancer, kava extract appears to kill prostate cancer cells in culture. 2.Kava extract can be used for weight loss, kava extract can promote weight loss by reducing the accumulation of fat and other health foods. 3.Kava extract is an ideal dietary supplement. Kava extract can be used as food coloring agents. 4.Kava extract has strong anti-diabetes effects. 5.Kava extarct is usefull for anti-oxidation;
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Application:
2. Mainly used in removing tension and stress and easing muscular tone. Kava P.E. are often consumed through preparing kava as an herbal tea, prepared by straining a mixture of water and shredded, pounded, dried root and/or stump. 3. Also be chewed as part of this preparation method. The enzymes in the saliva will affect the final product.
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| Item | Specification | Results | Methods |
| Assay | Kavalactones 30% | Conform | HPLC |
| Appearance & Color | Brown Powder | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Plant Part Used | root | Conform | |
| Extract Solvent | Water & Ethanol | Conform | |
| Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6g/ml | 0.50g/ml | |
| Mesh Size | 80 | 100% | GB5507-85 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.15% | GB5009.3 |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 3.04% | GB5009.4 |
| Solvent Residue | Negative | Conform | GC(2005 C) |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | 3ppm | AAS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0ppm | 0.15ppm | AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3ppm | 2ppm | AAS(GB5009.12) |
| Cadmium | <1mg/kg | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
| Mercury | ≤0.3ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤5000cfu/g | conform | GB4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤300cfu/g | conform | GB4789.15 |
| E. Coli | ≤40MPN/100g | Not Detected | GB/T4789.3-2003 |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g | Not Detected | GB4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus | Negative in 10g | Not Detected | GB4789.1 |
| Packing and Storage | 25kg/drum Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, Outside: Neutral cardboard barrel & Leave in the shady and cool dry place | ||
| Shelf Life | 3 Year When Stored properly | ||
| Expiration Date | 3 Year | ||
