| Certification: | BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP |
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| Assay Method: | HPLC-MS, HPLC |
| Application: | Food, Health Care Products |
| State: | Powder |
| Extract Source: | Lemon Power |
| Shelf Life: | 2 Years |
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Lemon balm ,melissa (melissa officinalis), balm,common balm,or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint familyLamiaceae and native to south-central Europe, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewhere.
It grows to a maximum height of 70-150 cm (28-59 in). The leaves have a mild lemon scent similar to mint. During summer, small whiteflowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm (genus Monarda), although the white flowers attract bees, hence the genus Melissa (Greek for "honey bee").
The leaves are used as an herb, in teas, and also as a flavouring. The plant is used to attract bees for honey production. It is grown as an ornamental plant and for its oil (to use in perfumery). The tea of melissa, the essential oil, and the extract are used in traditional and alternative medicine, including aromatherapy. The plant has been cultivated at least since the 16th century, but reliable medical research is still working to establish the safety and effects of melissa.
Function
1. Lemon balm has calming effects so they take it for anxiety, sleepproblems, and restlessness.
2. Lemon balm is also used for Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an autoimmune disease involving thethyroid (Graves' disease),swollen airways, rapid heartbeat due to nervousness, high blood pressure, sores, tumors, and insect bites.
Application
1. Applied in foods and beverages, lemon balm leaves extract is widely used for flavoring.
2. Applied in health care product field, lemon balm leaves extract is used for promoting sleep and improving appetite.
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, lemon balm leaves extract is frequently used as mild sedative agent to regulate mood and significantly increase calmness and alertness.
4. Applied in cosmetics field, it is widely added into the cosmetics with the function of delaying aging and compacting skin, thus make skin much smooth and delicate
| Item | Specification | Result | Method |
| Basic Product Information | |||
| Identification | Correspond to standard | Conform | TLC || USP<201> |
| Genus and Species | Citrus Limon (L.) Burm. F | Conforms | / |
| Part of the Plant | Peel | Conforms | / |
| Country of Origin | China | Conforms | / |
| Extract Ratio | 2:1 | Conforms | / |
| Organoleptic Data | |||
| Appearance | Fine powder | Conforms | Visual |
| Color | Brown | Conforms | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Drying Method | Heat&Steam || NON-IRR | Conforms | |
| Physical Characteristics | |||
| Particle Size | NLT 95%Through 80 mesh | Complies | Analytical sieving || USP <786> |
| Loss on Drying | ≤10.0% | 3.86% | USP <731> |
| Total Ash | ≤10.0% | 5.26% | USP <561> |
| Pesticide Residue | Meet the requirements | Complies | GC || USP <561> |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total Heavy Metal(as Pb) | ≤10ppm | Complies | USP <231> Method II |
| Pb | ≤5ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| As | ≤3ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Cd | ≤1ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Hg | ≤1ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤100,000cfu/g | Complies | USP<61> |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Complies | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Not Detected in(g) 10 | Negative | USP<61> |
| Salmonella | Not Detected in(g) 25 | Negative | USP<61> |
| Staphylococcus | Not Detected in(g) 10 | Negative | USP<61> |
| Conclusion: | The results comply with specification. | ||
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