Cirsium Japonicum Extract Powder 20:1 1KG/BAG

Cirsium Japonicum Extract Powder 20:1

Botanical name: Cirsium japonicum DC.
Family: Asteraceae
Common names: Japanese Thistle, Korean Thistle
Plant part used: Aerial parts and flower
Origin: Native to East Asia; found in China, Korea and Japan, often in meadows and roadsides.

Cirsium japonicum is a thistle in the daisy family, bearing spiny leaves and reddish purple flower heads. The aerial parts are harvested, dried and processed into a concentrated extract powder for traditional botanical use.

Traditional use and character:
In traditional East Asian practice, this thistle species is prepared as a botanical material and is traditionally used in classic formulations. It is a long established traditional plant valued in heritage preparations.

Key constituents:
Cirsium japonicum contains flavonoids, phenolic acids and other polyphenolic compounds. The genus is also known to sometimes contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids in related wild populations, which are toxic compounds of regulatory concern.

Typical applications:
This 20:1 concentrated extract powder is suited to manufacturers of traditional formulations and botanical material blends. It offers a standardized powdered form of a traditional thistle material.

Specifications:
Extract ratio: 20:1
Appearance: Fine green brown to brown powder
Latin binomial verified: Cirsium japonicum
Pack size: 1KG/BAG

Storage and handling:
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture. Keep sealed in the original packaging until use. Recommended shelf life 24 months under proper storage conditions.

Compliance note:
This product is supplied as a raw material ingredient for qualified manufacturers and formulators. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Plants of the thistle genus may contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids in some wild sourced material; buyers must ensure incoming material is tested for these compounds and must confirm regulatory status, import requirements and applicable restrictions in their intended market before purchase or resale.