What is Cabbage Extract 20:1?
Cabbage Extract 20:1 is a standardized botanical extract (20:1) obtained from the Hunan huakang plant. It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Seed, Leaf
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Cabbage Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Cabbage Extract 20:1 used for? Cabbage, with its content of glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, vitamins C and K, and polyphenols, is a standardized botanical raw material used in dietary supplements for stomach/digestive health and antioxidant support. With its standardized 20:1 content, cabbage leaf extract powder/capsule, concentrate, liquid extract, and other formulations provide a consistent source of ingredients.
Benefits and Main Uses of Cabbage Extract 20:1
- Stomach and digestive health (traditional): Traditionally, cabbage juice has been used for stomach pain, excess stomach acid, and stomach-intestinal ulcers.
- Antioxidant / cell protection: Glucosinolates convert to indoles and isothiocyanates during digestion, exhibiting antioxidant and cell-protective activity.
- Nutritional support: The leaf is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, beta-carotene, and minerals.
- Inflammation and joints (traditional/local): Cabbage leaf compresses have traditionally been used externally for joint pain and swelling.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Glucosinolates in the leaf convert into biologically active indoles and isothiocyanates during chewing and digestion; these compounds exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cell proliferation-regulating effects.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Hunan huakang is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Seed, Leaf.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Cabbage Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official botanical monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat any disease.