Specifications

1.Latin Name:Serenoa repens
2.25%-45% Fatty acids (Powder)(Tested by GC)
85%-95% Fatty acids (Oil)
3.ISO9001/Halal/Kosher/GMP

Introduction:

Saw palmetto extract is an extract of the fruit of Serenoa repens. It is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols. It has been used in traditional, eclectic, and alternative medicine for a variety of indications, most notably benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Benefits&Functions:

1. Relieve many symptoms of BPH including difficult urination, excessive urination (frequent urge to urinate), nocturia (frequent urination at night), residual urine (incomplete emptying of the bladder)
2. Improve BPH by counteracting inflammation, muscle spasms, and edema (swelling) of the prostate

Specification of Saw Palmetto Extract (Powder):

Botanical Source:	Serenoa repens
Part used:	Fruit
Specification:	25%-45% Fatty acids (Powder)(Tested by GC)
Item	SPECIFICATION
Description:
Appearance	White fine powder
Flavor & Odor	Characteristic
Particle size	100% pass 80 mesh
Physical:
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Bulk density	40-60g/100ml
Sulphated Ash	≤5.0%
GMO	Free
General Status	Non-irradiated
Chemical:
Pb	≤3mg/kg
As	≤1mg/kg
Hg	≤0.1mg/kg
Cd	≤1mg/kg
Assay:
Fatty acids	≥20%
Microbial:
Total microbacterial count	≤1000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤100cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Enterobacteriaceaes	Negative

Specification of Saw Palmetto Extract (Oil):

Botanical Source:	Serenoa repens
Part used:	Fruit
Specification:	85%-95% Fatty acids (Oil)(Tested by GC)
Item	SPECIFICATION
Description:
Appearance	Light Golden Oil
Odor	Characteristic
Tasted	Characteristic
Physical:
Specific Gravity (25°C)	0.922g/cm3
Moisture	Complies
Heavy Metal	Complies
Chemical:
Acid Value	0.40mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	1.37meq/kg
Iodine Value	50
Saponification Value	201
As	≤1mg/kg
Assay:
Fatty acids	≥85%    (Tested by GC)
Microbial:
Total Plate Count	≤3000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤100cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative