Panax Ginseng Extract

(1) Manufacturing data
Botanical name: Panax Ginseng C. A. Meyer
Part of plant used: Roots
Solvent for Extraction: Ethanol/ water 70% (V/V)
Carrier / Excipient: Maltodextrin

(2) Quality data
1) Physical and chemical data
Appearance: Fine Powder
Color: Beige to ochreous
Odor: Characteristic
Solubility: dissolve in Ethanol
Particle Size: Not less than 95% thru 80 mesh
Loss on drying: (2 h at 105℃) NMT 5%
Identification: by TLC, Complies to standard; Method; Corresponding to DAB 10
Quantitative determinations: Not less than 80% Ginsenosides by UV/VIS Spectrophometer
2) Safety Data
Microorganism:
Total plate count: NMT 1,000/mg
Yeast & Mold: NMT 100/mg
E. coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
Other hazardous substance:
Arsenic: NMT 5ppm
Heavy Metal: NMT 10ppm

3) Package/ Storage
Storage: Cool, dry area; in sealed container
Shelf life: 24 months unopened