Abstract:
Saffron Extract / Saffron Crocus Extract
Botanical Source: Crocus sativus L.
Part Used: Flower; Dried, 100% Natural
Main Ingredient: Crocin; Safranal.
Specification: Crocin 95%; Safranal 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.34%
4:1,10:1, 20:1
Safranal is an organic compound isolated from saffron, the spice consisting of the stigmas of crocus flowers. It is the constituent primarily responsible for the aroma of saffron. It is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediacy of picrocrocin. Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant shown to act as an agonist at GABAA receptors. Safranal also exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity. It has also been shown to have antidepressant properties.
Better mood,antidepressant effects have been demonstrated;
Help to slow down retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. It also protects the eye from direct effect of bright light;
Treating many painful conditions such as kidney pain, stomach pain and menstrual pain;
Weight loss by reducing feelings of hunger and compulsion to eat between meals;
Enhance and improve memory;
Anti-tumour & Antimutagen: Due to the carotenoid & crocetin, it helps in treating and preventing certain skin cancer, sarcoma and liver cancer;
Anti-inflammatory: saffron can control inflammation in the body and speed up the healing of burns and cuts.
It was used to increase libido and erectile dysfunction by improving the blood flow to the pelvic region.
Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC |
Appearance | Fine orange to orange red powder | Conforms | Visual test |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density | 40-55g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size | 95% through 80 Mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol & water partially | Conforms | Visual |
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Assay | NLT Safranal 0.3% | 0.34% | UV |
Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 2.37% | 5g / 105C /5hrs |
Ash Content | NMT 0.50% | 0.35% | 2g / 525C / 5hrs |
Extract Solvents | Alcohol & Water | Conforms | / |
Solvent Residues | NMT 0.05% | Conforms | USP-GC |
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Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 3ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Copper (Cu) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
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666 | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
DDT | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Acephate | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
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Parathion-ethyl | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
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