Brief Introduction

Synonyms: Plumbago indica also named Plumbago rosea or Scarlet leadwort, Bibihao(white flower plumbago, Plumbago zeylanica), Bibiliang(red flower plumbago, Plumbago indica)
Plumbagin
Chemical Name: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-naphthalene-1, 4-Dione, 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
Molecular Formula: C11H8O3
Mol. Wt.:188.18
Molecular Structure:

 
Plumbago is a genus of 10-20 species of flowering plants in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the world. Common names include plumbago and leadwort. Plumbago indica, also known as Plumbago rosea or Scarlet leadwort,and Plumbago zeylanica, also know as White leadwort. Plumbago indica has red or pink flowers and Plumbago zeylanica has white ones, which appear in the late summer.
The Plumbagin used in dietary supplements is derived mainly from the roots of Plumbago indica L. and Plumbago zeylanica L., and also from their stems and leaves.

Benefits

• Anti-cancer
• Erectile Enhancement
• Anti-bacteria

Mechanism

Not available.

Safety

Warning: The raw roots have toxins that require careful processing to remove. You are strongly advised not to experiment with the raw roots yourself.

Dosage

Consult physicians for different condition specifics.

GNI’s Plumbago Root Extract Features and Benefits:

Plumbago Root Extract is one of GNI's important products, with many advantages as list in the following, produced as our patent-pending process and know-how technology from Plumbago seeds.
• Produced with pure water only
• High purity: over 3% plumbagin by HPLC.
• NO solvent - residual free
• Pesticide-free
• High anti-bacteria, and longer shelf life