Description

Plantain, Plantago Major, Ext. is a standardized botanical extract derived from the leaves of the *Plantago major* plant, a perennial herb with a long history of traditional use. This extract is valued for its concentrated bioactive compounds, offering a consistent and reliable ingredient for advanced formulations. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, where natural, plant-based actives are in high demand.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used in capsules, tablets, and tinctures for its traditional wellness-supporting properties.
• Topical Skin Care Formulations: Incorporated into creams, ointments, and serums for its soothing and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material for the isolation and purification of specific phytochemicals for drug development.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Added to health-focused drinks and food products as a natural functional ingredient.
• Cosmecuticals: A key active in anti-aging and restorative cosmetic products due to its antioxidant potential.
• Herbal Preparations: Standardized extract used in modern herbal medicine for consistent potency and efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plantain, Plantago Major, Ext.
CAS No.	84929-43-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Plantago major extract; Greater plantain extract; Broadleaf plantain extract; Plantain leaf extract; Plantago major leaf extract; Plantaginis majoris folii extractum; Plantago major L. extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Plantain, Plantago Major, Ext. is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail specifications for key markers, including assay by HPLC. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP, ISO, and relevant pharmacopoeial guidelines for botanical ingredients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine brown to greenish-brown powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies with standard
Assay (Marker Compounds)	Standardized; Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 10.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.