Semen Plantaginis Extract

Synonym: Asiatic Plantain Seed powders

Latin Name: Plantago asiatica L.

CAS#: 84929-43-1

Botany: Plantain seeds come from either the Asiatic plantain or the depressed plantain, a perennial herb native to eastern Asia. It grows in the woods and lowlands of China, Japan and Korea, and can reach a height of between 12 and 18 inches. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade, and requires moist soil.

The seeds contain a variety of nutrients, including vitamins A and B, iron, choline, adenine, and mucilage, which acts as a laxative. They are gathered in the summer and autumn when ripe, then fried, either alone or with salt water or brine.

Part Used: Seed.

Appearance: Fine brownish Powder

Solubility: Soluble in water

Active Ingredient: Plantenolic acid

Specification: 5:1,10:1

Test Method: TLC

Function:
In traditional Chinese medicine, plantain seeds are associated with the Kidney, Liver and Lung meridians, and have sweet and cold properties. Their main functions are to promote the metabolism of water, to stop diarrhea, to clear heat in the liver, and to clear the lung and resolve phlegm. Among the conditions plantain seeds are used to treat are painful urination, frequent urination, edema, distention in the abdomen, blurred vision, cataracts, and coughs.

Package: 25kg/Fiber drum. LDPE bag inside, or at customer's requirements

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from direct strong light.

Shelf Life: 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions.