Common Cnidium Fruit Extract
Latin Name: Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss
Botany: Cnidium monnieri, belonging to the family Umbelliferae, is widely distributed in most provinces in China, mainly in Hebei, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan, etc. Due to different geographical position and ecological environment, some variation occurs in the size, shape & content of coumarin in Cnidium Fruit from different area.
Function:
1) Increased sexual drive and desire;
2) Increased Nitric Oxide and cGMP levels;
3) Increased blood flow to the sexual organs;
4) Increased levels of the hormone responsible for sexual function;
5) Dry dampness and kill worm;
6) Warm the kidney to strengthen energy;
7) Relieve asthma;
8) Antifungus, antivirus.
Introduction:30% Osthole is natural extracted form Common Cnidium. Cnidium seed has been very commonly used in formulations designed to warm the Kidneys and strengthen Yang energy. It’ primarily used for the purpose of overcoming sexual malaise and strengthening sexual potency. The classics repeatedly mention it as an aphrodisiac.Inidium Monnieri (L.) Cuss. Is annual herb, height 30~80cm, the leaf is alternate compound umbel inflorescence. Cremocarp, ellipsoidal, 2-4 mm long, about 2 mm in diameter. Externally grayish-yellow or grayish-brown; with 2 outcurved stylopods at the summit, and sometimes with a fine fruit stalk at the base. Dorsal surface of mericarps with five thin and longitudinal ridges, commissural surface flattened, with two brown and slightly raised longitudinal ribs.
Active Ingredient:
Compounds of coumarin: mainly as osthole, xanthotoxin, isopimpinellin, bergapten, xanthotoxol, etc.
Osthole:
CAS#: 484-12-8
Molecular Formula: C15H16O3
Molecular weight: 244.29
Part used: Fruit (Fresh,100% Natural).
Extract method: SFE-CO2.
Specification: Osthole10%-98%, by HPLC.
Appearance: Fine Yellowish Powder.
Test Method: HPLC.
