black cohosh

1.black cohosh 2.latin name: cimicifuga racemosa 3.Spec.: triterpene glycosides 2.5% by HPLC

4.typical specification of black cohosh extract ---- triterpene glycosides 2.5% by HPLC

ITEM	SPECIFICATION
Description: Appearance Odor Particle size Bulk Density Extract Solvents Solubility in water	Brown yellow fine powder Characteristic 95% pass through 80 mesh sieve 50.0g/100mL~75.0 g/100mL Water and Ethanol Soluble
Tests: Loss on drying(5h at 105°C) Ash(3h at 600°C) Heavy metals –Pb Arsenic (as As2o3) Residual Solvents	<5.0% <5.0% <10ppm <1ppm Eur. Pharm. 2000
Assay: (By HPLC) Triterpene glycosides	>2.5%
Microbial: Total bacterial count Yeast & Mould Enterobacteria Escherichia coli presence Salmonella	Max.1000cfu/g Max.100cfu /g Max.100cfu /g Negative Negative

Package: 25kg/drum, Double plastic-bag inside, aluminum foil bag or fiber drum outside.

Storage: Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from strong, direct light.Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored.

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5.Description:

Black cohosh (known as both Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa), a member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant that is native to North America. Other common names include black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort, rattleroot, rattletop, rattleweed, and macrotys. Insects avoid it, which accounts for some of these common names.

6.Main Functions:(1)Used as remedies for menopause, premenstrual tension and other gynecological problems;(2)May help reduce inflammation associated osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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black cohosh