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Black Cumin Seed Extract Introduction:
Black cumin seed has been cultivated and used as a spice in India and middle east countries. Black Cumin Seed Extract have medical usage and are believed to stimulate lactation and used for menstrual and postpartum problems. Black seed oil has key natural chemical: thymoquinone (TQ), which may have the function of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-cancer properties. With 84% of unsaturated fatty acids, the black seed oil becomes one of the most highly recommended nutritional supplements for preventing disease and delaying aging. Numbers of studies have been conducted that the black cumin seeds may have pharmacological potential.
Application:
1. Anti-inflammatory; anti-bacterial and anti-tumor
2. Detoxifying and eliminating swelling
3. Improving liver function, enhancing immunity
4. Nourishing hair follicles, strengthening hair roots, restoring nail toughness and luster
5. Lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels
6. Treating rheumatism
| Product Name | Black Cumin Seed Extract | Batch Number | BCE-210309 | ||||
| Botanical Source | Nigella sativa L. | Batch Quantity | 600kgs | ||||
| Plant Part Used | Seed,100% Natural | Country of Origin | China | ||||
| Type of Products | Standard Extract | Active Ingredient Markers | Thymoquinone | ||||
| Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used | ||||
| Appearance | Fine Brown powder | Conforms | Visual test | ||||
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test | ||||
| Bulk Density | 40-55g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B | ||||
| Particle Size | 98% through 80 mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 | ||||
| Assay | NLT 5% Thymoquinone | 5.21% | GC | ||||
| Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 3.55% | USP | ||||
| Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 3.03% | USP | ||||
| Extract Solvents | Ethanol & Purified Water | Conforms | / | ||||
| Solvent Residues | NMT 0.05% | Conforms | Gas Chromatography | ||||
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 0.51ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
| Mercury (Hg) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
| Pesticides Residues | Meeting USP requirement | Conforms | Gas Chromatography | ||||
| Sterilization Method | High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds | ||||||
| Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count < 10,000cfu/g | Conforms | AOAC | ||||
| Total Yeast & Mold < 1,000cfu/g | Conforms | AOAC | |||||
| E. Coli to be absent | Absent | AOAC | |||||
| Staphylococcus to be absent | Absent | AOAC | |||||
| Salmonella to be absent | Absent | AOAC | |||||
| Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. | ||||||
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. | |||||||
| Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. | ||||||
