Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is used for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and improving heart function. It is also used for strengthening the immune system, increasing stamina and endurance, increasing resistance to environmental stress (as an "adaptogen"), improving memory, and preventing hair loss.
| Product Name | Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
| Latin Name | Gynostemma pentaphyllum L |
| Item | Specification | Results | Methods |
| Marker compound | Gypenoside 50% | 50.33% | UV |
| Appearance & Color | Brown | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Plant Part Used | Root | Conform | |
| Extract Solvent | Waterðanol | Conform | |
| Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6g/ml | 0.50g/ml | |
| Mesh Size | 80 | 100% | GB5507-85 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.22% | GB5009.3 |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 3.11% | GB5009.4 |
| Solvent Residue | Negative | Conform | GC |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | 3ppm | AAS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.3ppm | 0.11ppm | AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.0ppm | 0.8ppm | AAS(GB5009.12) |
| Cadmium | <1mg/kg | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
| Mercury | ≤0.3ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | <1000 | GB4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | <80 | GB4789.15 |
| E. Coli | ≤40MPN/100g | Not Detected | GB/T4789.3-2003 |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g | Not Detected | GB4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus | Negative in 10g | Not Detected | GB4789.10 |
| 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 Year When Stored properly | ||
| Expiration Date | 3 Year | ||