Centella asiatica extract(Asiatic acid),also known as the thunder root, copper coin grass, horseshoe grass, is the umbrella plant Centella asiatica whole grass.The main active components of asiaticoside, hydroxy asiaticoside, cyperus oxalic acid and hydroxy cyperus oxalic acid.Centella asiatica has long been used as a brain tonic, diuretic, adjunct to leprosy, ulcer and skin diseases.Cosmetics are generally made from its dried whole grass.

 

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is a smallherbaceous annual plant of the family Mackinlayaceae or subfamily

Mackinlayoideae of family Apiaceae, and is native to India, Sri Lanka, northern Australia, Indonesia, 

Iran,Malaysia, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, and other parts of Asia. It is used as amedicinal herb in 

Ayurvedic medicine, traditional African medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. Botanical synonyms 

include Hydrocotyle asiatica L. and Trisanthus cochinchinensis (Lour.).

 

Brief Information of Gotu Kola Extract: 

Product Name: Gotu Kola Extract

Latin Name: Centella Asiatica(L.) Urban

Product Specification:

Total Triterpenoid glycosides  10%- 80%

Madecassoside 90%-95%

Asiaticoside(s) 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 90% , 95%HPLC

Madecassic Acid   95%

Asiatic Acid 95% HPLC

Product Type: Green Brown Powder

Part of the Plant Used: Herb(Dried, 100% Natural)

Extract Method: Grain Alcohol/water

 

Active Ingredient: Asiaticoside

CAS No. : 16830-15-2

Molecular Formula : C48H78O19

 

Active Ingredient: Madecassoside

CAS No. : 34540-22-2

Molecular Formula : C48H78O20

 

Function：

1.Gotu Kola Extract has function of hearing heat and detoxicating,

2.Gotu Kola Extract can induce diuresis and reduce edema.

3.Gotu Kola Extract has function of brain refreshing.

4.Gotu Kola Extract has the function of nourishing,  diminish inflammation,  heal wounds or ulcers,  diuresis purge and calming.

5.Gotu Kola Extractcan can also treat leprosy, ulcer.

6.Gotu Kola Extract has wave action to blood purification and immunity.

7.Gotu Kola Extract is a very good Nerve tonic, could improve memory, reduce mental fatigue;

8.Gotu Kola Extract can reduce blood press, treat liver disease.

9.Gotu Kola Extract has function of antibacterial action.

 

Application:

1.Cosmetic Raw material

2.Healthcare Raw material

 

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Specification

ITEAMS	SPECIFICATIONS TEST	METOODS
Aspects	Fine powder hygorscopicity	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Color	Brown to white powder	Visual
Taste	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Mesh Size	Size 95%pass 100 mesh	Sieving
Bulk Density	Density 45_65g/100ml	Density Tester
Loss on Drying	On Drying≤5.0%	5g/105c/2hrs
Ash	<5.0%	2g/525c/3hrs
Identification	Conforms	CP2010&TLC
Heavy Metals	<10ppm	CP2010
Arsenic(As)	<2ppm	GB/T5009.11-1996
Cadmium(Cd)	<1ppm	GB/T5009.15-1996
Mercury(Hg)	<0.3ppm	GB/T5009.17-1996
Lead(Pb)	<2ppm	GB/T5009.12-1996
Solvent Residues	<0.05	CP2010
Total aerobic count	<1000cfu/gram	CP2010
Total Yeast& Mold	<1000cfu/gram	CP2010
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative	CP2010
E.Coli	Negative	CP2010
Salmonella	Negative	CP2010

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