Oregano Extract
Latin Name: Origanum vulgare
Specification: 10:1
Appearance: Brown powder
Mesh size: 80 Mesh
Grade: Food & Medical
Test Method: TLC
MOQ: 1KG
What is Oregano?
Oregano extract is an herb with olive-green leaves and purple flowers. It grows 1-3 feet tall and is closely related to mint, thyme, marjoram, basil, sage, and lavender.
IdoBioly known as Origanum vulgare, oregano is a flowering plant from the same family as mint. It’s often used as an herb to flavor food.
Oregano extract contains compounds called phenols, terpenes, and terpenoids. They have powerful antioxidant properties and are responsible for its fragrance.
Carvacrol. The most abundant phenol in oregano, it has been shown to stop the growth of several different types of bacteria.
Thymol. This natural antifungal can also support the immune system and protect against toxins.
Rosmarinic acid. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against damage caused by free radicals.
COA
ITERMS | SPECIFICATION | METHOD |
Identification | Positive | TLC |
Appearance | Brown Powder | Visual |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic, light | Organoleptic test |
Loss on drying (5g) | NMT 5% | USP34-NF29<731> |
Ash (2g) | NMT 5% | USP34-NF29<281> |
Total heavy metals | NMT 10.0ppm | USP34-NF29<231> |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2.0ppm | ICP-MS |
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1.0ppm | ICP-MS |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 1.0ppm | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | NMT 0.3ppm | ICP-MS |
Solvent residues | USP & EP | USP34-NF29<467> |
Pesticides Residues | ||
666 | NMT 0.2ppm | GB/T5009.19-1996 |
DDT | NMT 0.2ppm | GB/T5009.19-1996 |
Total heavy metals | NMT 10.0ppm | USP34-NF29<231> |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2.0ppm | ICP-MS |
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1.0ppm | ICP-MS |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 1.0ppm | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | NMT 0.3ppm | ICP-MS |
Microbiological | ||
Total Plate Count | 1000cfu/g Max. | GB 4789.2 |
Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max | GB 4789.15 |
E.Coli | Negative | GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus | Negative | GB 29921 |
Benefits:
1. Natural antibiotic: Oregano extract and the carvacrol it contains may help fight bacteria.
2. May help lower cholesterol
3. Powerful antioxidant
4. Could help treat yeast infections
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