Gentian root extract 98% Gentiopicroside, cGMP, ISO Factory

High Quality Gentian root extract Gentiopicroside

Gentian(Gentiana scabra) root extract Gentiopicroside(Gentiopicrin) manufacturer KINTAI - A herbal extract factory in China with cGMP ISO HACCP qualifications.

We supply the high-quality cosmetic grade Gentiopicroside extract from plant Gentian, with high purity to 98% test by HPLC.

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Product Description

What is Gentian root extract Gentiopicroside?

Gentiopicroside(Gentiopicrin) extract, from the Gentiana/gentian plant and is one of its active ingredients. The Gentiopicrin mainly exists in the roots and stems of gentian. Traditional Chinese medicine records that the herb gentian is beneficial to the gallbladder and stomach, and has anti-inflammatory and blood pressure balance effects.

In 1905, Herrissey obtained Gentiopicroside by sterilization. Gentian root extract has many skin benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-allergic, anti-viral, anti-itching, and wound healing effects. Especially the high-purity 98% Gentiopicroside, widely used in the cosmetics industry. It also has pharmacological effects such as pain relief, liver protection, stomach nourishing, and antidepressant. Which can be used to treat related diseases.

Source plant Gentiana acaulis

Gentiana belongs to the Gentianaceae family. It's main active ingredient is gentiopicroside. It also contains flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, alkaloids, phenylethanol glycosides, benzophenone, and anthraquinones compounds.

Appearance: Gentian is a renascent herb. The stems are 15-50cm tall and purple or yellow-green. Leaves are often ovate. The flower corolla is funnel-shaped, 11-18 mm long, blue or blue-purple, with the blue-purple spots.

Medicinal parts: Roots and stems.

Distribution area: Gentian plant generally grows in most provinces of China like Shaanxi - the place our factory is located. It is also growing in the Russia, North Korea, and Japan. Under the shady bushes on the hillside at an altitude of 1800-4400m.

Property of Gentiopicroside

Product name: Gentian root extract Gentiopicroside
Other English Name: Gentiopicrin
Specification: 3%, 5%, 10%, 98% Gentiopicroside
Extract Source: Root of Gentian, Gentiana acaulis plant
CAS No: 20831-76-9
Chemical formula: C16H20O9
Molecular weight: 356.325
Color: White powder
Solubility: Gentiopicroside soluble in water, and ethanol.
Storage: Store gentiana scabra root extract powder in a dry, cool place, avoid the light.

Specification of Gentian root extract Gentiopicroside

Product Name	Source	CAS No
Gentiopicroside	Root of Gentiana acaulis plant	20831-76-9
Analysis Items	Specification	Test method
Assay of Gentiopicroside	98%	HPLC
Physical and chemical properties
Appearance	White powder	Visual
Odour	Unique	Organoleptic
Particle Size	≥99% Through 80 mesh	Ch.P.C.Rule47
Ash	≤5.0%	Ch.P.C.Rule2302
Loss on drying	≤5.0%	Ch.P.C.Rule52
Heavy Metals of Gentiopicrin powder	≤10.0ppm	Atomic Absorption
Cadmium(Cd)	≤0.5ppm	Atomic Absorption
Mercury(Hg)	≤0.1ppm	Atomic Absorption
Arsenic(As)	≤1.0ppm	Atomic Absorption
Lead(Pb)	≤0.5ppm	Atomic Absorption
Residual Solvents
– Ethanol	≤1000 PPM	Gas Chromatography
Microbiological Quality (Total viable aerobic count) of Gentian root extract powder
Total Plate Count,cfu/g	≤1000 CFU/g	Ch.P.C.Rule80
Mold and yeast Count,cfu/g	≤ 100 CFU/g	Ch.P.C.Rule80
E. coli	Absent	Ch.P.C.Rule80
Salmonella	Absent	Ch.P.C.Rule80
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	Ch.P.C.Rule80
*Storage Condition: Store in tightly closed plastic bag and keep in a cool dry place. Keep always from strong direct light.
*KINTAI Promise All Products: Non-Irradiated / Non-ETO/ Treat by Heat Only / Non-GMO

Function and Application

Main functions of Gentian root extract powder

1. Skincare

The gentian root extract 98% Gentiopicroside has a common usage in cosmetics. It has the effects of anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-viral, and anti-itching, it also can promote wound healing. In skin care, it is mainly used to treat dermatitis, eczema, and skin diseases such as seborrheic dermatitis. and if you are interested you can read more in our blog.

2. Anti-allergy

Gentian root extract Gentiopicroside has anti-allergic properties and treats allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, and skin allergies.

3. Antiviral

Gentian extract Gentiopicroside has applications in antiviral treatment such as treating viral colds, herpes zoster, and other diseases.

4. Anti-inflammatory

The main component of gentian root extract is gentiopicroside, which has strong anti-inflammatory effects and can alleviate allergic asthma, arthritis, and gastritis. In addition, it can relieve inflammatory symptoms such as pain and swelling. It inhibit the infiltration and aggregation of white blood cells, thereby reducing the occurrence of tissue damage and inflammatory reactions.

5. Stomach benefit

The gentiopicrin extract from gentian root can eliminate sensitive bacteria in the stomach, and regulate gastric acid secretion. It can keep the gastric acid volume stable, prevent damage to the stomach lining, therefore prevent gastritis and gastric ulcer. It can also adjust gastric juice secretion in two directions, when the digestive ability of the stomach is weakened, Gentiopicroside extract will increase gastric acid content, thereby promoting digestion and appetite.

6. Gallbladder benefit

Gentian root extract Gentiopicroside has a significant gallbladder benefit effect. Its injection can significantly increase bile flow. As the study result shows, Gentiopicrin can increase bile secretion in rats and promote gallbladder contraction in dogs.

7. Anti-depressant

Natural gentian root extract has certain effects on reducing symptoms of depression, such as low mood, loss of interest, slow thinking, and decreased concentration. The occurrence of depression is mainly related to abnormal cortisol levels and damage to the function of the central nervous system. Studies have found that gentiopicroside helps reverse the damage caused by cortisol to the body.

8. Liver protection

Gentiopicroside can promote the regeneration and repair of liver cells and improve liver function. It can not only improve the imbalance of lipid metabolism caused by long-term alcohol abuse, but also reduce fat deposition in liver. It has a certain cure effect on liver diseases such as fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.