Elderberry P.E.

( Sambucus williamsii Hance)

Botanical Source

It is defoliation shrub or small arbor. Its height is 5 to 8 meters. It grows up in the forests of a mountainside or shrubs along the roads. It distributes in the provinces of DongBei, HuaBei, HuaDong, HuaZhong, XiNan and ShannXi, GanSu etc.

Part used

Fruit

Active Ingredient

Proanthocyanidins 5%-70%，Anthocyanidins 5%-25% ,

Anthocyanin 5%-25%,Extract Ratio:5:1,10:1,25:1 , 50:1.Pigment

Quality standard

Item

Standard requriements

Appearance

Violet or Violet fine powder

Particle Size

80 Mesh

Ingredient

Proanthocyanidins  5%-70%

Anthocyanidins    5%-25% ,

Anthocyanin      5%-25%

Extract Ratio:5:1,10:1,25:1 , 50:1.

Pigment

Sulphated Ash

5% Max

Heavy metal

10ppm Max

Total Plate Count

1000CFU/gm Max

Yeast&Mold

100CFU/gm Max

Salmonella

Negative  

Specification

Proanthocyanidins　5%---70% (UV)

Anthocyanidins　5%---50% (UV)

Anthocyanin　5%---25% (HPLC)

Extract Ratio:5:1,10:1,25:1 , 50:1.

Pigment

Pharmacological Function

Dispelling wind-evil, removing dampness by diuresis, promoting blood circulation, relieving the pain. It is used for rheumatic arthralgia and myalgia, soreness of waist, dropsy, urticaria, postpartum anemic fainting, injury due to falling, bone fracture, wound hemorrhage.

Package

Double plastic-bag inside, aluminum foil bag paper or fiber drum outside. N.W:25kg/drum

Storage

Store in cool and dry place and avoid light and heat.