Arctigenin

[ Herb Source ] The fruit of a kind of feverfew-Arctium lappa L.
[ Used Part ]  Root 
[ CAS No. ] 7770-78-7 
[ Molecular Weight ] 372.41
[ Molecular Formula ] C21H24O6 
[ Test Method ] UV HPLC GC
[ Specification ] ≥95%
[ Appearance ] White powder
[ Pharmacological Effects ]
Inhibit the excretion of total protein in urine, improve hypercholesterolemia, strongly inhibit the production of superoxide, anti-platelet aggregation activity, anti-inflammatory effect, in vitro inhibit the growth of human type leukemia cell lines hl-60 and molt-4. Inhibit hiv-1 replication.
[ Application ]
Used for content determination, identification, pharmacological experiment and activity screening.
Function of Arctigenin
1. Promote bowel movements, lower cholesterol, reduce toxins and waste accumulation in the body, prevent and treat functional constipation;
2. Anti-tumor effect, have anticancer activity;
3. Anti-nephritis activity, it has effective treatment of acute nephritis and chronic glomerulonephritis. 
COA of Arctigenin
Assay(HPLC):  98%
Identification:  The thin layer should be presented with the same spots in the corresponding position of the reference.
Loss On Drying:  ≤5.0%
Ash:  ≤5.0%
Total plate count: ＜1000CFU/gm
Yeast & mold:＜100CFU/gm
Salmonella:  Negative
E.coli:  Negative
Staphylococcus:  Negative
About Arctigenin
Arctigenin is found in burdock. Arctigenin is isolated from Cnicus benedictus, Forsythia viridissima, Arctium lappa, Ipomoea cairica and others (CCD). 
Arctigenin is an effective active ingredient of traditional Chinese medicine--Arctium lappa L..
In recent years, it has been proved by scholars that it has a variety of pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, antiviral, anti-tumor activities, as well as certain therapeutic effects on diabetic nephropathy and some neurodegenerative diseases.
The use of arctigenin has been shown to be effective in a mouse model of Japanese encephalitis.
It has been found to act as an agonist of adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1).
[ Storage ]  Keep in a cool & dry place protected from light, keep drum close when not in use.