Synonym: Asiatic Plantain Seed powders
Latin name: Plantago asistica L.
Botanical Source: Semen Plantaginis .
Plantain seeds come from either the Asiatic plantain or the depressed plantain, a perennial herb native to eastern Asia. It grows in the woods and lowlands of China, Japan and Korea, and can reach a height of between 12 and 18 inches. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade, and requires moist soil.
The seeds contain a variety of nutrients, including vitamins A and B, iron, choline, adenine, and mucilage, which acts as a laxative. They are gathered in the summer and autumn when ripe, then fried, either alone or with salt water or brine.
Part Used:Seed,100% Natural
Appearance: Light brownish fine Powder
Particle size: 100% through 80 Mesh
Solubility: Soluble in water
Odour & Taste: Characteristic
Active Ingredient: Plantenolic acid
CAS#：90082-86-3
Test Method: TLC
Microbiological Control :
Total Plate Count: 5000cfu/g MAX(130cfu/g)
Yeast & Mold: 100cfu/g MAX(47cfu/g)
E.Coli: Negative
Staphylococcus: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
