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Ephedra Extract (Ephedra sinica) – Total Alkaloids 0.8–8%

Ephedra sinica · Ephedraceae

Regulated ingredient — check your market before you buy

Pharmaceutical active / prescription-only in many markets

Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.

Marker compound
Total alkaloids
Standardisation
0.8–8% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Aerial Parts
Origin
China, Pakistan

Ephedra Extract (Ephedra sinica) – Total Alkaloids 0.8–8%

Ephedra extract is produced from the aerial parts of Ephedra sinica (Ephedraceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Total alkaloids. Available grades: 0.8%, 8%. Typical sourcing: China, Pakistan. For B2B formulation in pharmaceutical.

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Specifications

Botanical name Ephedra sinica
Common names Ephedra, Ma Huang
Plant family / part Ephedraceae / Aerial parts
Marker compound Total alkaloids
Phytochemical class Alkaloids › Alkaloids (mixed)
Available grades 0.8%, 8%
Assay method HPLC
Pharmacopoeia & standards USP, Ph. Eur. (EP), Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Japanese Pharmacopoeia
Form Standardized Extract
Origin China, Pakistan
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

  • Pharmaceutical active / prescription-only in many markets

Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.

Industries

Pharmaceutical

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.