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Epimedium Extract Powder
Factory Price Epimedium Extract Icariin Powder
As the professional Lemon Balm Extract Powder suppliers, KINTAI is your best choice. We mainly provide Epimedium Extract with concentrations of 98%. If you require other specifications, please feel free to contact us for customization.
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What is Epimedium Extract
Epimedium Extract is derived Epimedium extract powder is a popular aphrodisiac supplement and herbal sexual performance enhancer. It has a long history of traditional use in China for the alleviation of erectile dysfunction and for improving libido and fertility. Also known as Horny Goat Weed, this supplement supposedly got its name after a farmer noticed that his flock of goats were particularly aroused after eating flowers of a specific type. These Epimedium flowers contain icariin, which is a natural compound that increases blood flow to sexual organs and promotes sex drive. Icariin has been found to increase Nitric Oxide synthesis as well as inhibiting the activity of the PDE-5 enzyme.
Extraction Source Advantages
1.Safe and natural olive leaves
Lemon Balm Leaf are naturally safe, derived from their natural growing environment with no pesticide residues. The extraction process protects the active ingredients throughout, avoiding damage from acids, alkalis, high temperatures, sunlight and chemical solvents, thus maximizing the retention of the natural state and safety of the active substances.
2.Excellent bioavailability
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract powder possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and strong antioxidant properties. It can not only promote the reaction to kill bacteria in the early stage of inflammation, but also inhibit inflammation and promote cell proliferation in the later stage. It has strong structural stability, high bioavailability and a long duration of action.
Specifications Of Kintainutri® Epimedium Extract Powder
| Item | Specification | Results | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | Icariin ≥98.0% | 98.2% | HPLC |
| Physical and chemical properties | |||
| Appearance | Light Yellow Powder | Conforms | Visual |
| Odor | Slight, Specific | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol | ||
| Particle Size | ≥100% Through 80 Mesh | Conforms | Ch.P.C.Rule47 |
| Ash | ≤0.5% | 0.2% | Ch.P.C.Rule2302 |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 0.36% | Ch.P.C.Rule52 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10.0 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead(Pb) | ≤2 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤2 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Residual Solvents | |||
| -Ethanol | ≤5000 ppm | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
| Microbiological Quality (Total viable aerobic count) | |||
| Total Plate Count,cfu/g | ≤1000 CFU/g | Conforms | Ch.P.C.Rule80 |
| Moulds & Yeast Count,cfu/g | ≤100CFU/g | Conforms | Ch.P.C.Rule80 |
| Escherichia Coli | Negative | Negative | Ch.P.C.Rule80 |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | Ch.P.C.Rule80 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Negative | Ch.P.C.Rule80 |
| Conclusion | Confirm to Specification and Standards. | ||
Epimedium Extract Benefits
1.Enhance Immune Function
Epimedium Extract can effectively activate immune cells and strengthen the body's disease resistance; at the same time, they help maintain normal adrenal cortex function, building a more solid immune defense line.
2.Strengthen Bones and Preventing & Treating Osteoporosis
Icariin can stimulate the activity of osteoblasts and promote bone metabolism; it effectively inhibits bone resorption, exhibiting good effects in preventing and improving osteoporosis.
3.Protect Cardiovascular Health
It can dilate blood vessels, reduce cerebrovascular resistance, and improve coronary blood flow; meanwhile, it has comprehensive protective effects including lowering blood pressure, regulating blood lipids (such as reducing cholesterol and triglycerides), and resisting atherosclerosis.
4.Support Male Health and Vitality
Traditionally, it is used to tonify the kidney and enhance virility, improving soreness of the waist and knees caused by kidney qi deficiency; modern studies have confirmed that its core component, icariin, can play a positive auxiliary role in male sexual function by means of improving blood flow and other ways.
5.Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial
Epimedium Extract contained in it possess excellent anti-inflammatory properties, helping to alleviate inflammatory responses; at the same time, it has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus) and exhibits certain antitussive, expectorant, and anti-asthmatic effects.
Epimedium Extract Powder Applications
1.Health Products
Epimedium extract is often added to health products such as capsules, tablets, and powders. Its main functions are to relieve physical fatigue, enhance immunity, and improve bone density.
2.Pharmaceutical Industry
Epimedium extract can be used as a raw material for Chinese patent medicines, and is applied in the R&D of products related to regulating endocrine function, improving joint health, delaying aging, and protecting cardiovascular health.
3.Cosmetics Industry
With its excellent antioxidant properties, Epimedium extract can effectively neutralize free radicals and delay skin aging. It is commonly used in products such as serums, face creams, and face masks, and serves as a high-quality active ingredient for formulating products with anti-aging, brightening, and moisturizing effects.
4.Food and Functional Beverages
Epimedium extract can be added in small amounts to health-care foods (such as nutritional meal replacements and healthy snacks) and functional beverages. It helps assist in improving physical strength and enhancing vitality, and is capable of replenishing physical strength for athletic populations and alleviating exercise-induced fatigue.
5.Feed Industry
When Epimedium extract is added in appropriate amounts to livestock and aquatic feed, its active ingredients can be used to enhance the immunity of farmed animals, reduce the risk of animal diseases, and improve the breeding survival rate; meanwhile, it can also reduce the use of chemical additives in feed.
Epimedium Extract Side Effects
1. Gastrointestinal Discomfort
Excessive intake of Epimedium extract may cause mild gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, abdominal distension, or diarrhea, which are more likely to occur especially when taken on an empty stomach or in individuals with weak gastrointestinal function. Under the normal recommended dosage, the incidence of such symptoms is relatively low; if discomfort occurs, the use can be suspended for observation.
2. Cardiovascular Effects
Some individuals, especially those with existing blood pressure issues or taking antihypertensive drugs, may experience slight fluctuations in blood pressure (e.g., low blood pressure) or palpitations after use. It is recommended that such populations consult a doctor before use to avoid potential interactions with related medications.
3. Allergic Reactions
A small number of people with allergic constitutions may be allergic to icariin or other components in the extract, manifesting as symptoms like skin rashes and itching. Once signs of allergy appear, the use must be immediately discontinued; seek medical attention if necessary to prevent symptoms from worsening.
4. Risks for Special Populations
5. Drug Interaction Risks
4. Risks for Special Populations
Pregnant women, lactating women, and children are not recommended to use Epimedium extract. Unadvised use may pose unknown impacts on the health of fetuses, infants, or children, so they must strictly follow professional guidance.
5. Drug Interaction Risks
If you are taking anticoagulants, hypoglycemic drugs, or prescription drugs for chronic disease treatment, concurrent use of Epimedium extract may affect the efficacy of these medications and increase the risk of adverse reactions. You must inform doctors of your own medication status before use to avoid potential health risks.
Choose Kintainutri® Icariin Powder Core Advantages
1. Premium Quality Assurance
We rely on our own in-house GMP-certified factory and strictly adhere to standardized production processes. Ranging from the rigorous selection of high-quality raw materials, the adoption of advanced extraction technology to ensure Icariin Powder content meets or exceeds 98%, to the strict inspection of finished products, we implement full-chain quality control. This fundamentally eliminates quality risks at the source and ensures our product quality remains consistently leading in the industry.
2. High Cost-Effectiveness & Free Sample Support
Leveraging large-scale production and a sophisticated supply chain system, we are able to offer highly competitive market prices, helping customers reduce costs and enhance profit margins. Furthermore, we provide free samples for customers to conduct quality testing and trial use, allowing clients to fully verify the product's applicability before formal cooperation, thus alleviating concerns about cooperation.
3. Customized Solutions
Based on customers' product requirements (such as active ingredient content and application scenarios), we provide customized testing services and professional application solutions, which accurately align with customers' production needs. Meanwhile, we offer comprehensive certification support, including quality inspection reports, customs declaration documents, and more, to meet the import and export compliance requirements of different countries and regions, ensuring smooth customs clearance.
4. Prompt Shipping
KINTAI has established an efficient inventory management and logistics coordination system. We commit to arranging shipment promptly after order confirmation and strictly adhering to the agreed delivery schedules, so as to support the smooth progress of customers' production plans. Our professional team will provide you with exclusive services, offering seamless support from initial consultation to order execution and after-sales guarantee, and we are dedicated to ensuring you achieve a satisfactory experience at every stage of cooperation.
Should you be interested in our Icariin Powder, please contact us now to get free samples and detailed technical guidance!
