Cistanche Tubulosa Extract Powder
Product Overview
Cistanche Tubulosa, a desert-dwelling, holoparasitic botanical, belongs to the Cistanche genus. Lacking chlorophyll, this plant thrives by drawing sustenance from the roots of its host plants. Native to the Taklamakan Desert, it holds a longstanding heritage in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine.
Health Benefits
Recent scientific inquiry suggests that Cistanche Tubulosa, especially when combined with Laminaria Japonica extracts, holds promise for promoting scalp and hair health. Its applications primarily encompass bolstering sexual wellness, alleviating constipation, invigorating the immune system, enhancing vitality, and supporting kidney function.
Purity and Potency Specifications
| Analysis Description | Test Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Powder / Extract | Extract Microscopy | Distinctive |
| Loss on drying | Dryer | <5% |
| Ash | Dryer | <5% |
| Bulk Density | Ph. Eur. 2.9. 34 | 0.50-0.68 g/ml |
| Arsenic (As) | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 | < 2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 | < 2 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 | < 2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 | < 0.5 ppm |
Microbiological Profile
| Analysis | Test Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | AOAC 990.12 | < 3,000 cfu/g |
| Total Yeast & Mold | AOAC 997.02 | < 300 cfu/g |
| E. Coli | AOAC 991.14 | < 10 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | AOAC 991.14 | < 10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | ELFA-AOAC | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | AOAC 2003.07 | < 10 cfu/g |
GMO Declaration
We affirm, to the best of our knowledge, that this product is not derived from or manufactured using genetically modified plant materials.
Contaminant & Impurity Assurance
We certify, to the best of our awareness, that this product is free from, and was not produced with, the following substances:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
- Solvents and Residual Solvents
Gluten-Free Verification
We declare, to our best knowledge, that this product is entirely gluten-free and was not formulated with any gluten-containing ingredients.
BSE/TSE Compliance
We hereby confirm, to the best of our information, that this product is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE).
Cruelty-Free Commitment
We assert, to the best of our awareness, that this product has not undergone any animal testing.
Kosher Certification
We confirm this product adheres to certified Kosher standards.
Vegan Certification
We confirm this product adheres to certified Vegan standards.
Allergen Information
| Component Present in the product | Status |
|---|---|
| Peanuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids | No |
| Gluten | No |
| Soybeans (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs | No |
| Fish or their products | No |
| Shellfish or their products | No |
| Celery (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Lupin (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Sulphites (added or > 10 ppm) | No |
For inquiries, please contact Extract Warehouse at [email protected].
