KAVA Extract

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
Kavalactones ≥30% 31.03% HPLC
Chemical Physical Control
Appearance Fine powder Complies Visual
Color Yellow Complies Visual
Odor Characteristic Complies Organoleptic
Taste Characteristic Complies Organoleptic
Identification Positive Complies -----------
Solubility 100% soluble in ethanol Complies -----------
Sieve Analysis 100% pass 80 mesh Complies 80 mesh screen
Loss on Drying ≤5.0% 3.24% 5g/105°C/2hrs
Residue On Ignition ≤5.0% 4.65% 2g/600°C/3hrs
Heavy Metals <10ppm Complies -----------
Arsenic (As) <2ppm Complies -----------
Lead (Pb) <2ppm Complies -----------
Microbiology Control
Total Plate Count <1000cfu/g Complies -----------
Yeast & Mold <100cfu/g Complies -----------
E.Coli Negative Negative -----------
Salmonella Negative Negative -----------
Staphylococcin Negative Negative -----------

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.