What is Gardenia Jasminoides Extract?
Gardenia jasminoides Ellis extract powder is a natural active ingredient concentrate obtained through standardized extraction processes from the dried and mature fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, a plant in the Rubiaceae family. Its main active ingredients include iridoid glycosides, flavonoid derivatives, and organic acids.
In the field of dietary supplements, gardenia extract powder is usually produced in a standardized concentration ratio of 30:1, which means that every 30 kilograms of gardenia raw material is extracted and concentrated into 1 kilogram of finished powder. According to existing industry practices, the recommended dosage range for this raw material is 100-500 milligrams per day, and first-time users are advised to gradually adjust from low doses.
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Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
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Product Name |
Gardenia jasminoides extract |
Botanical Source |
Gardenia Jasminoides |
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CAS No. |
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Plant Part |
Fruit |
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ITEM |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULT |
TEST METHOD |
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Physical Description |
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Appearance |
Brown powder |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Mesh Size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
Conforms |
CP2020 |
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Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Olfactory |
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Chemical Tests |
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Assay |
≥10.0% |
Conforms |
HPLC |
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Loss on drying |
≤5.0% |
3.12% |
CP2020 (65 ℃, 3h) |
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Ash |
≤5.0% |
0.59% |
CP2020 (600℃, 4h) |
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Heavy Metals |
≤10 ppm |
<10 ppm |
CP2020 |
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Pb |
≤2.0 mg/kg |
Conforms |
GB 5009.75 |
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As |
≤1.0 mg/kg |
Conforms |
GB 5009.76 |
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Hg |
≤0.3 mg/kg |
Conforms |
GB 5009.17 |
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HCH |
≤0.2 mg/kg |
Conforms |
GB 5009.19 |
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DDT |
≤0.2 mg/kg |
Conforms |
GB 5009.19 |
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Microbiology Control |
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Aerobic bacterial count |
≤1,000 CFU/g |
<10 CFU/g |
CP2020 |
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Total Yeast & Mould |
≤100 CFU/g |
<10 CFU/g |
CP2020 |
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Escherichia coli |
Negative |
Conforms |
CP2020 |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Conforms |
CP2020 |
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Conclusion |
Conforms to specification |
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What is the Process Flow Diagram?
The standardized production process of gardenia extract powder follows the full chain technical route of "raw material pretreatment → selective extraction → separation and purification → concentration and drying → quality testing". The process parameters of each link have a decisive impact on the retention rate and bioavailability of the active ingredients in the final product. The production process is as follows:
Raw material
Washing
Low-temperature drying
Crushing
Extraction
Separation
Purification
Concentration
Drying
Final product
What is The Mechanism of Action of the Gardenia Extract Powder?
The core value of gardenia extract powder in dietary supplements lies in its diverse biological activities, which achieve systemic health effects by regulating key molecular pathways and signal transduction networks.
- Anti-inflammatory mechanism: Geniposide inhibits the inflammatory cascade through a dual pathway. Firstly, it can block the activation of the NF-κB signalling pathway and reduce gene transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β. Secondly, geniposide indirectly inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome assembly by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant defence axis, thereby reducing caspase-1 activation and IL-18 maturation.
- Antioxidants and Metabolism: Geniposide enhances mitochondrial biosynthesis and enhances intracellular antioxidant capacity by activating the AMPK-PGC-1α pathway.
- Neuroprotection: Geniposide intervenes in neurodegeneration through multi-target intervention. Firstly, inhibiting acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and enhancing cholinergic neurotransmission; Secondly, reducing the aggregation of A β protein and accelerating A β clearance by upregulating the expression of IDE and NEP degrading enzymes; Thirdly, activating the PI3K/Akt pathway promotes neuronal survival and inhibits GSK-3 β-mediated phosphorylation of tau protein.
- Cardiovascular Protection: Geniposide exerts a hypotensive effect by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) (IC50 15.8 μg/mL) and blocking L-type calcium channels. In addition, geniposide improves vascular endothelial function by activating the NOS-NO pathway, inhibits vascular inflammation mediated by NF-κB, and has a preventive effect on atherosclerosis.
Gardenia Extract Powder
The core value of gardenia extract powder in dietary supplements lies in its diverse biological activities.
Anti-inflammatory mechanism
Block the activation of the NF-κB signalling pathway and reduce gene transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines
Antioxidants and Metabolism
Enhances mitochondrial biosynthesis and enhances intracellular antioxidant capacity
Neuroprotection
Inhibiting acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and enhancing cholinergic neurotransmission
Cardiovascular Protection
Inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and blocking L-type calcium channels
What Are the Applications of Gardenia Jasminoides Extract?
Gardenia extract powder has demonstrated diversified application value in the fields of dietary supplements, functional foods, pharmaceutical intermediates, and cosmetics due to its broad-spectrum biological activity and good process adaptability.
In the field of dietary supplements, gardenia extract powder is usually used in single or compound form for liver protection, uric acid reduction, sleep improvement, and emotion regulation products. Based on existing industry practices, the recommended daily dose for a 30:1 standardized extract is 100-500 milligrams, which can be filled into Plant Capsules No. 0 (250 milligrams per capsule) or compressed into tablets (300 milligrams per tablet, with microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate added as excipients).
Besides, the compound of Gardenia extract, Pueraria flavonoids, and Hovenia dulcis extract was used to develop a tablet candy with sobering and liver-protecting functions. In a mouse model, it can increase the alcohol metabolism rate by 35.2%.
In the field of functional beverages, gardenia not only provides a natural yellow colour (colour value E=100-200), but its water-soluble extract (5% added amount) can give the product antioxidant claims. Stability data during the shelf life show that under pH 3.5-4.5 conditions, the retention rate of geniposide still reaches 92.3% after 6 months.
In addition, the extract of Gardenia jasminoides combined with gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) and theanine can be used to develop solid beverages that improve sleep. The recommended daily intake is 2 grams per bag, containing 200 milligrams of Gardenia jasminoides extract.
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FAQ
Q: What are the main active ingredients of gardenia extract powder? What is the range of its content?
A: The characteristic active ingredient of gardenia extract powder is geniposide. According to the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopeia, the content in the medicinal material should not be less than 1.8%. The content of geniposide in standardized extract powders is usually adjustable between 25% and 98%, with food-grade products typically ranging from 25% to 50%, and pharmaceutical-grade products reaching over 80%.
Q: What is the recommended dosage for this product in dietary supplements? Is there a security limit?
A: Currently, there is no globally unified regulatory agency recommending dosages. Industry practice shows that the commonly used dosage of 30:1 concentrated extract is 100-500 milligrams per day. The 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopeia stipulates that the clinical dosage of Gardenia jasminoides is 6-10 grams per day, and based on this, the extract dosage is approximately 200-333 milligrams. Considering individual differences and long-term use, the actual application limit should be much lower than this value. People with liver and kidney dysfunction, pregnant and lactating women, should avoid using it.
Q: What is the stability of gardenia extract powder?
A: Geniposide has good stability in solid powder, but is easily affected by light, heat, and humidity. The accelerated test (40 ℃/75% RH) showed that the degradation rate of unencapsulated geniposide powder was about 8-12% after 6 months. After embedding with maltodextrin or β-cyclodextrin, the degradation rate can be reduced to within 5%.
Q: What are the special requirements for storage conditions?
A: Sealed packaging, temperature 15-25 ℃, relative humidity ≤ 60%, stored away from light. Long-term storage is recommended to be refrigerated (2-8 ℃), and the shelf life can be extended to 36 months. Cryopreservation (-20 ℃) can preserve activity to the greatest extent possible, but repeated freeze-thaw cycles should be avoided. During transportation, high temperatures (>35 ℃) and direct sunlight should be prevented, and the temperature inside the container should be controlled below 30 ℃.
Reference
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[3]Jun Wu, Jiangtao Zhang et al. "Extraction optimization by using response surface methodology and purification of yellow pigment from Gardenia jasminoides var. radicans Makikno." Food Science & Nutrition (2020). [2020-12-04]
[4]N. Thuy, Pham Huynh Nhu et al. "Extraction Optimization of Crocin from Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides Ellis)Fruits Using Response Surface Methodology and Quality Evaluation of Foam-Mat Dried Powder." Horticulturae (2022). [2022-12-15]

