Dogbane Leaf Extract(Folium Apocyni Veneti Extract)

[ Latin Name ]  Apocynum venetum L.
[ Synonyms ] Apocynum Venetum Leaf Extract; Apocynum Extract;Folium Apocyni Veneti Extract
[ Specification ]  10:1
[ Test Method ] TLC
[ Used Part ] Leaf
[ Active Ingredients] Rutin, Catechin
[ Appearance] Brown powder
[ Functions ]
To subdue hyperactivity of the liver and soothe the nerves, to remove heat, and to induce diuresis.
[ Indication ]
Dizziness, palpitation and insomnia due to hyperactivity of the liver; edema with oliguria;hyperten-sion; neurasthenia; nephritic edema.
COA of Dogbane Leaf Extract(Folium Apocyni Veneti Extract)
[Items]
Assay:  10:1
Loss on drying:   ≤5%
Heavy Metal: ＜10ppm 
Lead:  ＜2ppm 
Arsenic:  ＜2ppm 
Residual Solvents:   Eur.Pharm
Total Plate Count: ＜1000cfu/g
Yeast ＆ Mold:  ＜100cfu/g
Mesh:  100mesh 
Loss Plate:  ≤5%
About Dogbane Leaf Extract(Folium Apocyni Veneti Extract)
Dogbane Leaf is the dried leaf of Apocynum venetum L. (Fam. Apocynaceae). The drug is collected in summer,removed from foreign matter, and dried.
Dogbane Leaf extract is a  extract of dry leaf from the Apocynum venetum L.. Apocynum is also known as Jiji Ma, Hemp. It is sweet, bitter and cool, and has the effect of calming the liver and nerves. Commonly used for the treatment of liver yang dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, edema and oliguria, hypertension, neurasthenia and nephritis edema.Apocynum venetum extract is used as antidepressant.
[ Storage ]  Stored in dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
[ Shelf Life ] Two years when stored properly