KAVA Extract
Botanical Source: Piper methysticum Extracting
Latin name : Piper methyticum L
Appearance:Light Yellow Fine powder
Used Part: Root
Specification: 30% -70%kavalactones by HPLC
Molecular Formula: C15H14O5
Molecular Weight: 274.269
CAS NO.: 84696-40-2
Quality contral
Analysis Item |
Specification |
Result |
Method |
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Kavalactones |
≥30% |
31.03% |
HPLC |
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Chemical Physical Control |
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Appearance |
Fine powder |
Complies |
Visual |
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Color |
Yellow |
Complies |
Visual |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
Organoleptic |
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Taste |
Characteristic |
Complies |
Organoleptic |
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Identification |
Positive |
Complies |
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Solubility |
100% soluble in ethanol |
Complies |
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Sieve Analysis |
100% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
80 mesh screen |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
3.24% |
5g/105°C/2hrs |
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Residue On Ignition |
≤5.0% |
4.65% |
2g/600°C/3hrs |
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Heavy Metals |
<10ppm |
Complies |
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Arsenic (As) |
<2ppm |
Complies |
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Lead (Pb) |
<2ppm |
Complies |
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Microbiology Control |
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Total Plate Count |
<1000cfu/g |
Complies |
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Yeast & Mold |
<100cfu/g |
Complies |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
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Staphylococcin |
Negative |
Negative |
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Storage
Store in cool & dry place between 15°C-25°C. Do not freeze.
Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life
2 years when properly stored. Material are fresh not older than 3 months at the time of shipment with max shelf life period.
Function
1. Effects of kavalactones include mild sedation, a slight numbing of the gums and mouth, and vivid dreams.
2. Kava has been reported to improve cognitive performance and promote a cheerful mood.
3. Kava has similar effects to benzodiazepine medications, including muscle relaxant, anaesthetic, anticonvulsive and anxiolytic effects.