Product Description
Product Name: Lemon balm extract (Melissa extract)
Latin Name: Melissa officinalis L.
Plant Source: Stem and Leaf
Specification: 5:1; 10:1; 20:1;1%-10% Flavones; 1%-10% Rosmarinic acid
Appearance: Yellow brown powder
Test Method: TLC; UV;HPLC
Description:
Lemon Balm Extract Powder (Melissa) is commonly used in Europe as a tea, liquid extract, and topical preparation. Ancient Greek sand Romans used melissa in surgical dressings for wounds and in preparations to treat venomous or infectious bites and stings such as with dogs and scorpions. Today, melissa's primary use involves the treatment of cold sores and teething. It is also commonly used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Function:
1.Mild sedative, stress (anxiety) reduction and appetite improvment.
2.Modulate for mood and cognitive enhancement as well as sleep aid.
3.Pain relief, including menstrual cramps, headache and toothache.
4.Antioxidant and antitumor activity.
5.Antimicrobial, antiviral activity against a variety of viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV-1.
Application:
1.in foods and beverages, is widely used for flavoring.
2. in health care product field, is used for promoting sleep and improving appetite.
3.in pharmaceutical field, is frequently used as mild sedative agent to regulate mood and significantly increase calmness and alertness
COA:
| Marker Compound |
10:1 |
Conform |
TLC |
| Appearance & Color |
Yellow Brown powder |
Conform |
GB5492-85 |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conform |
GB5492-85 |
| Plant Part Used |
Stem and Leaf |
Conform |
|
| Extract Solvent |
Water |
Conform |
|
| Bulk Density |
0.4-0.6g/ml |
0.50-0.60g/ml |
|
| Mesh Size |
80 |
100% |
GB5507-85 |
| Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
3.45% |
GB5009.3 |
| Ash Content |
≤5.0% |
1.51% |
GB5009.4 |
| Solvent Residue |
Negative |
Conform |
GC-MS |
| Heavy Metals |
| Total Heavy Metals |
≤10ppm |
<3.0ppm |
AAS |
| Arsenic (As) |
≤1.0ppm |
<0.1ppm |
AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
| Lead (Pb) |
≤1.0ppm |
<0.5ppm |
AAS(GB5009.12) |
| Cadmium |
<1.0ppm |
Not Detected |
AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
| Mercury |
≤0.1ppm |
Not Detected |
AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
| Microbiology |
| Total Plate Count |
≤1000cfu/g |
<100 |
GB4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold |
≤25cfu/g |
<10 |
GB4789.15 |
| Total Coliform |
≤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 Years When Stored properly |
| Expiration Date |
3 Years |
Services:
1. Any inquiries will be replied within 12 hours.
2. Dedication to quality, supply & service.
3. Strictly on selecting raw materials.
4. OEM/ODM Available.
5. Reasonable & competitive price, fast lead time.
6. Sample is available for your evaluation & Formulation development.
7. Faster delivery:Sample order in stock and 3-7 days for bulk production.
8. We have strong cooperation with DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS. Or you also can choose your own shipping forwarder.
Advantage:
1.More than 10 years experiences, Leading plant extract industry in China;
2.Own GAP planting bases & GMP factory;
3.Top quality, Competitive price, Best service;
4.Highly motivated and dedicated staff with only one goal "to achieve excellence";
5.Supplied more then 500 kinds of standard herbal extracts and 900 kinds of botanical extracts.
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