Icariin is a flavonol glycoside, a type of flavonoid. It is the 8-prenyl derivative of kaempferol 3,7-O-glucoside. The compound is derived from several species of plants belonging to the genus Epimedium, Berberidaceae, which are commonly known as Horny Goat Weed or Yin Yang Huo. Extracts from these plants are reputed to produce aphrodisiac effects and are commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine to enhance erectile function, as well as for several other indications.
Product Description
Product Name | Icariin extract |
Active Ingredients | Icariin |
Test Method | HPLC |
CAS NO. | 489-32-7 |
Molecular Formula | C33H40O15 |
Molecular Weight | 676.65 |
Purity | 10%-98% |
Appearance | Brown to White Powder |
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ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION |
Appearance | Brown powder |
Odor | Characteristic |
Assay(Icariin, By HPLC) | 10%,20%,50%,98% |
Sieve analysis | 95% pass 80 mesh |
Loss on Drying | ≤5% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤5% |
Heavy Metal | <10ppm |
As | <2ppm |
Residual Solvents | Eur.Pharm. |
Microbiology | |
Total Plate Count | <1000cfu/g |
Yeast & Mold | <100cfu/g |
E.Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Function
1. Epimedium Extract Enhance sexual functions.
2. Epimedium Extract Benefit kidneys and remove rheumatisms.
3. Epimedium Extract Prevent Osteoporosis.
4. Epimedium Extract Prevent menopause and high blood pressure.
5. Epimedium Extract Strengthen immunity ability.
6. Epimedium Extract Increase coronal pulse flowing.
Application
1. Applied in the food field.
It has become a new raw material used in the food and beverage industry.
2. Applied in the health product field.
It can improve the immune system function of humans.
3. Applied in the pharmaceutical field.
It has the function of anti-cancer, anti-aging, anti-virus, and anti-inflammatory.
