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Bitter Leaf Extract (Vernonia amygdalina) – Sesquiterpene Lactones 1–5%
Vernonia amygdalina
Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets
Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.
- Marker compound
- Sesquiterpene lactones
- Standardisation
- 1–5% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Origin
- Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda
Bitter Leaf Extract (Vernonia amygdalina) – Sesquiterpene Lactones 1–5%
Bitter Leaf extract is produced from the leaf of Vernonia amygdalina (Asteraceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Sesquiterpene lactones. Available grades: 1%, 5%. Typical sourcing: Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
1%5%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Vernonia amygdalina |
| Common names | Bitter leaf |
| Plant family / part | Asteraceae / Leaf |
| Marker compound | Sesquiterpene lactones |
| Phytochemical class | Terpenoids › Sesquiterpenes & sesquiterpene lactones |
| Available grades | 1%, 5% |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda |
| 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 |
Regulatory status
- Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets
Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
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.
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