Bilberry Extract
Botanical Source: Vaccinium myrtillus L.
Part Used: Fruit
Specification: Anthocyanidins 1%-25%, Proanthocyanidins 15%-25%, Anthocyanins 18%
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Identification by Chemical |
Appears red in Citris Acid buffer solution (pH3) |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Identification by UV |
In Citric Acid buffer solution (pH3),absorption maximum peak appears between 500-540nm. |
Conforms |
CP2005 |
Appearance |
Fine Dark Violet Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density |
40-50g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size |
NLT 99% pass through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
Good soluble in water |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Assay |
NLT 25% Anthocyanidins |
25.15% |
UV-VIS |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.22% |
USP |
Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
3.35% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Water & ethanol |
Conforms |
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Excipients |
None |
Conforms |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Features:
Bilberry leaf extract is extracted from the leaf of Vaccinium myrtillus, which contains flavonoids. It can improve circulation in people with diabetes and help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
KINGHERBS can offer ratio extract 5: 1, 10: 1 and standard extract 10% flavones by UV. Bilberry leaves might decrease blood sugar, and diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Monitor your blood sugar closely, pay attention to the dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Main Functions:
Lowering or controlling the blood sugar and cholesterol levels;
A treatment for mild inflammation of the mucous membranes of mouth and throat;
A treatment for diarrhea, enteritis, urethritis, cystitis and virosis rheum epidemic, with its antiphlogistic and bactericidal action.
Whether you think that the bilberry leaf herb can improve your health or not, bilberry fruit is a delicious and nutritious addition to any diet.