Cnidium Monnieri P.E. Osthole
A pro-erectile herb from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cnidium monnieri and its main bioactive known as osthole appear to have mechanisms similar to Vgra in penile tissue and the hippocampus; the influence of cnidium monnieri on testosterone and cognition remains unexplored. The plant itself is referred to as Cnidium Monnieri, whereas the vertical root aspect is referred to as Rhizome Cnidii. The fruits tend to be used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the seeds are referred to as She chuang zi and has the Japanese name of Jashoshi.
Cnidium seed contains several compounds including coumarins osthol or osthole, xanthotoxol, imperatorin, bergapten, monoterpene polyols, glucides and hepatoprotective sesquiterpenes. Osthole has been found in studies to have anti tumor activity and to be helpful in strengthening bones.
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Specification: 20%~40% Osthole; 60%, 80%, 98% Osthole
Botanical Name: Cnidium monnieri(L.)Cuss.
Characters: Powder
Color: Yellow brown to off white powder
Odour: Characteristic
Mesh: 80
Loss on drying % : ≤5.0%
Cnidium Monnieri contains:
Coumarin compounds such as Osthole (18.85-20.12mg/g dehydrated fruit) and Imperatorin (0.79-1.02mg/g dehydrated fruit) as well as Xanthotoxin (Methoxsalen). Isopimpinellin, and Bergapten have also been identified Hydrated berries of Cnidii have concentrations around 1.67-2.88% osthole.
Tetramethylpyrazine
Furanocoumarins similar to Imperatorin, such as Cnidilin
Sequiterpenes such as Torilin, Torilolone, and 1-hydroxytorilin
Chromones such as Umtatin, cindimol, and karentin
Daucosterol
Terpenoids such as Alpha-Pinene, Camphene, and Limonene
Recommend dosage:
Since there is no information on Osthole consumption in isolation, the best lead currently is the dose of Cnidium fruits or seeds used in Traditional Medicine; which is 6-15g of either fruit or seed
Storage and shelf life:
Storage: 1kg foil bag, 25kg/drum ,double plastic bags for inner packing and carton drum for outer packing
Stored conditions: Cool&dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from strong light and heat
Shelf time: 3 years when stored properly