Cyanotis Arachnoidea Extract (Beta Ecdysterone)

Beta Ecdysterone（C22H44O7）

Specifications:

HPLC method ≥50%, 95%; UV method ≥ 80%, 90%, 95%

Properties: 

white, off-white, light yellow and light brown crystalline powder with different purity.

Source: 

Ecdysone is an active substance that is extracted from a plant from the family Angiospermaceae-Pearl Dewgrass.

Herb Summary

Cyanotis Arachnoidea C. B. Clarke is a plant which is found in southern China, such as in Sichuan Province. The extract of this plant is used in cosmetic products, hypoglycemic product, food supplement for sports, culture of shrimp, crab and silkworm. This plant is rich in ecdysteroids.

Main Component

Beta-ecdysone (another name: Ecdysterone, 20-Hydroxyecdysone)

Properties

In different purity, the product is light yellow to white crystalline powder, odorless, with hygroscopicity, the color of product will be changed gradually under strong light or heat.

Effects

1. Hypoglycemic effects. It is able to suppress hepatic glucose formation and thus lower blood sugar levels.

2. Protein synthesis. It is able to induce protein synthesis in animal organs such as the liver or skeletal muscle by increased mRNA translation efficiency.

3. Skin repair and growth. It is able to promote keratinocyte differentiation and accelerate small wounds and burns when externally applied.

Safety and Toxicology

Benefits show at doses around 10mg/kg bodyweight whereas established toxicity in mammals (rodents) is 6400mg/kg bodyweight when injected and >9000mg/kg bodyweight when consumed orally.

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