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Balloon Flower Extract (Platycodon grandiflorus) – Total Saponins 2–10%

Platycodon grandiflorus · Campanulaceae

Marker compound
Total saponins
Standardisation
2–10% (UV-Vis spectrophotometry)
Assay method
UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Plant part
Root
Origin
Korea, China

Balloon Flower Extract (Platycodon grandiflorus) – Total Saponins 2–10%

Balloon Flower extract is produced from the root of Platycodon grandiflorus (Campanulaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Total saponins. Available grades: 2%, 10%. Typical sourcing: Korea, China. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.

2%10%

Specifications

Botanical name Platycodon grandiflorus
Common names Balloon flower, Jie Geng
Plant family / part Campanulaceae / Root
Marker compound Total saponins
Phytochemical class Terpenoids › Saponins (mixed)
Available grades 2%, 10%
Assay method UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Pharmacopoeia & standards Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Japanese Pharmacopoeia, Korean Pharmacopoeia
Form Standardized Extract
Origin Korea, China
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Formulation focus

  • Respiratory Health

Industries

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Traditional systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Korean traditional

Documentation

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.