Description
STANDARDISED BOTANICAL ACTIVE
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Whole Herb — 98% Saponins
Gynostemma saponins are sold as a group rather than as a single molecule, so the 98% figure describes total gypenoside content. Buyers comparing two 98% offers should ask for the saponin profile, because the individual gypenoside distribution drives both taste and price.
COA-Backed Specification
| Identity | Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Whole herb (aerial parts) |
| Form and colour | Light yellow to brownish-yellow powder |
| Assay | Total saponins (gypenosides) 98.0% |
| Method | UV |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Ash | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Heavy metals | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Microbiological limits | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Shelf life | Two years when stored properly |
Limits shown are the agreed specification. Result values are issued on the batch-specific certificate of analysis.
Buyer Decision Guide
Ask whether the assay is on total saponins or on a named gypenoside, and which method was used. UV and HPLC figures for the same lot are not directly interchangeable.
- Assay: total saponins 98.0% by UV, with the calculation basis stated on the COA.
- Method note: UV measures total saponins; if your specification is HPLC-based, say so before ordering.
- Marker: gypenosides as a group. No single gypenoside is specified at this grade.
- Appearance: light yellow to brownish-yellow powder. Strong brown tones point to over-heating during drying.
- Solubility: water-soluble, with a pronounced bitterness that carries into the finished product.
- Documentation: COA, specification sheet and SDS issued with each batch.
How This Grade Differs
No gynostemma grade was listed on the site before this page, so this introduces the product directly at 98%. The 4:1 and 10:1 ratio grades common in the market are a different purchase with a different price basis.
Quality and Documentation
Released on a batch certificate covering total saponins, method, moisture, heavy metals and microbiology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is identity confirmed on the COA?
Identity is confirmed against Gynostemma pentaphyllum, with the plant part recorded as Whole herb (aerial parts).
Does the percentage refer to one compound or to a group?
It refers to Total saponins (gypenosides) 98.0%, calculated by UV on the basis stated on the COA.
Which safety parameters are tested every lot?
Moisture per specification, ash per specification, heavy metals and microbiology against the approved specification.
How should the material be stored after arrival?
Two years when stored properly. Keep the pack sealed; moisture uptake is the main risk for this grade.
What links the quotation to the delivered material?
The specification figure (Total saponins (gypenosides) 98.0%) and the batch number on the COA carry through from quotation to certificate.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The regular MOQ is typically 1 kg. An evaluation sample of 10-20 g can usually be arranged before a formal order, subject to stock.
How is the material shipped?
Air and sea freight are both arranged, with the mode chosen against volume, destination and required date. Documents and the HS code are issued with the shipping instructions.
Which documents come with the shipment?
Batch COA, specification sheet, agreed third-party testing where required, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and transport documents. The exact set is confirmed against the product and destination market.
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