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| Certification: | BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP |
| Assay Method: | HPLC, UV |
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Alfalfa formerly known as purple alfalfa, also known as alfalfa, (Pinyin: Mu Xu), Latin name: Medicago sativa, rosaceae, legumes, alfalfa perennial herbs, thick roots, deep into the soil, developed root neck. Stems erect, caespitose to prostrate, four-prismatic, glabrous or slightly pilose, luxuriant foliage. It is cultivated or semi-wild all over the country. In fields, roadsides, open fields, grasslands, river banks and valleys. It is widely cultivated for forage and pasture in Eurasia and countries all over the world.
It is actually a member of the pea family, a legume. It is an important crop for cattle and other animals, because of its high protein content, much higher than what is found in most grasses. People do not typically eat alfalfa grass, because the high fiber content. However, a young tender alfalfa sprout is a favorite health food.
The mature plant resembles clover, with clusters of small purple flowers, but it typically grows much taller than clover grass will grow. The alfalfa sprout is harvested long before the plant reaches maturity, which accounts for the relative high price of the food, when compared to other vegetables.
| Product Name | Alfalfa Extract |
| Latin Name | Medicago sativa L |
| Part Used | Whole Plant |
| Appearance | Yellow Brown Fine Powder |
| Active Ingredient | Alfalfa Saponin |
| Specification | Alfalfa Saponins 5%,20%,50% |
| Extract Ratio | 5:1,10:1 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H18N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 242.32 |
1. Alfalfa Extract, as an estrogen replacement, may help anti-Breast cancer, increase breast milk and reduce pre-menstrual syndrome, and may help relieve the symptoms of menopause, due to its coumestrol content, a phytoestrogen, which are compounds produced by plants that mimick the biological activity of estrogens and act like the hormone in the human body.
2. Alfalfa Extract may be beneficial for preventing some of the damage from diabetes and blood sugar levels, because of its Antioxidant and Phyto-nutrient content.
3. Alfalfa Extract may treat anemia by helping build iron levels in blood due to its iron content.
4. Alfalfa Extract may treat bladder disorders.
5. Alfalfa Extract may lower unhealthy cholesterol leves.
6. Alfalfa Extract may help prevent prostate problems.
7. Alfalfa Extract may help prevent arthritis problems.
8. Alfalfa Extract contains natural fluoride that may help rebuild tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel.
9. Alfalfa Extract is a good infection fighter and may help cleanse the body of toxins.
10. Alfalfa Extract is an excellent tonic for the whole body.
1. Alfalfa saponin is the only natural substance that can replace statins;
2. Alfalfa saponins are being used to develop various health products by many health products enterprises at home and abroad.
3. Applied in the food field;
4. Applied in the field of cosmetics.
| Physical Control | |||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
| Color | Brown Powder | Complies | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Particle Size 95 | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
| Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 4.34% | CPh |
| Ash | 5%Max | 3.75% | CPh |
| Part of Plant Used | Whole herb | Complies | / |
| Solvent Used | Water & Ethanol | Complies | |
| Excipient | 5%-10% Maltodextrin | Complies | |
| Chemical Control | |||
| Heavy metals | NMT 5 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
| Solvent Residual | Meet E.P Standard | Conforms | Ph.Eur |
| Pesticides Residues | Meet USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 10ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
| Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT 50ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
| Microbiological Control | |||
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| Yeast & Mold | 1000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| S. aureus | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | USP |
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| 2. How to test the product quality before placing orders? |
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| 3. What's your MOQ? |
| Usually the MOW is 25KG for bulk, sample is 1kg |
| 4. Can you give me a discount? |
| Yes, Price is determined by quantity, larger quantity with lower price, |
| 5. What payment method do you support? |
| We accept payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T) and Western Union, PayPal. |
| 6. How long is the lead time? |
| Usually the order will be delivered within 5 working days after order confirmed, expect for OEM products, |
| 7. How do you treat quality complain? |
| - First, we will check the production record and test the reserved sample to figure out the problems and offer an optimal solution for you, - If problem is caused by us, we will send you a new batch of goods according to our return policy or refund to you, If problem is caused by the third party, we will apply for insurance claim to guarantee the interests of both of sides, |
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