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Kava Extract (Piper methysticum) – Methysticin 5–15%
Piper methysticum
Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets
Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.
- Marker compound
- Methysticin
- Standardisation
- 5–15% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Root
- Origin
- Vanuatu, Fiji
Kava Extract (Piper methysticum) – Methysticin 5–15%
Kava extract is produced from the root of Piper methysticum (Piperaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Methysticin. Available grades: 5%, 15%. Typical sourcing: Vanuatu, Fiji. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
5%15%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Piper methysticum |
| Common names | Kava |
| Plant family / part | Piperaceae / Root |
| Marker compound | Methysticin |
| Phytochemical class | Polyphenols › Kavalactones (styryl-pyrones) |
| Available grades | 5%, 15% |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | USP, EMA herbal monograph, WHO monograph |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Vanuatu, Fiji |
| 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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