[Latin Name] Haematococcus Pluvialis

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications]1% 2% 3% 5%

[Appearance] Dark red Powder

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

Brief Introduction

Astaxanthin is a natural nutritional component, it can be found as a food supplement. The supplement is intended for human, animal, and aquaculture consumption.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid. It belongs to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenes, which are built from five carbon precursors; isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate . Astaxanthin is classified as a xanthophyll (originally derived from a word meaning “yellow leaves” since yellow plant leaf pigments were the first recognized of the xanthophyll family of carotenoids), but currently employed to describe carotenoid compounds that have oxygen-containing moities, hydroxyl or ketone , such as zeaxanthin and canthaxanthin. Indeed, astaxanthin is a metabolite of zeaxanthin and/or canthaxanthin, containing both hydroxyl and ketone functional groups. Like many carotenoids, astaxanthin is a colorful, lipid-soluble pigment. This colour is due to the extended chain of conjugated (alternating double and single) double bonds at the centre of the compound. This chain of conjugated double bonds is also responsible for the antioxidant function of astaxanthin (as well as other carotenoids) as it results in a region of decentralized electrons that can be donated to reduce a reactive oxidizing molecule.

Function:

1.Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and may protect against oxidative damage to body tissues.

2.Astaxanthin can improve the immune response by increasing the number of antibody producing cells.

3.Astaxanthin is a potential candidate to treat neurodegenerative disease such as Alzhimer and Parkinson diease.

4.Astaxanthin dan reduce UVA-light damage to skin such as sunburn, inflammation, ageing and skin cancer.

Application

1.When applied in pharmaceutical field, astaxanthin powder has the good function of antineoplastic;

2.When applied in health food field, astaxanthin powder is used as food additives for pigment and health care;

3.When applied in cosmetic field, astaxanthin powder has the good function of antioxidant and anti-aging;

4.When applied in animal feeds field, astaxanthin powder is used as animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and egg yolks.

Stevia grows best in upland areas in sub-tropical climate. In other places it can be grown as an annual. The plant prefers a lightly textured, well-drained soil to which organic matter has been added. It needs ample water so that the soil is consistently moist, but not wet. In hot, sunny climates it will do best in semi-shade. Propagation is from seed sown in spring, but germination rates can be low-expect half the seeds sown not to germinate. Plant seedlings out once all danger of frost is over. Leaves are best harvested just before flowering. The plants will also grow from cuttings,which are best taken in late winter.The concentration of stevioside in the leaves of Stevia increasing when the plants are grown under long day condition.While, cultivating stevia on a large scale, it can be grown in well-drained red soil and sandy loam soil. The soil should be in the pH range of 6.5-7.5. Saline soils should be avoided to cultivate this plant.

Stevia can be successfully cultivated all around the year all over India expect theareas, which receive snowfall, or temperatures go below 5 degree Celsius in winter.The summer temperatures actually do not affect this plant if the high summer temperatures have already been factored in the cultivation practices.Since seed germination rate is very poor,it is propagated vegetative. Though stem cuttings are used for vegetative tissue culture plants have proven to be the best planting material for Stevia. Tissue culture plants of Stevia are genetically pure, free from pathogens and haveexcellent vigor. The tissue culture plants can be planted throughout the year,expect during peak summer. An ideal planting density is 40,000 plants per acre with spacing of 25×40 cm in a raised bed system. The soil can be enriched with abasal dressing of 25 tons of well rotten farmyard manure/hectare

Soil Type
Stevia requires very good drainage any soil that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia cultivation and should be religiously avoided.Red soil and sandy loam with a 6-7 pH are best for the cultivation of Stevia.

Raised bed preparation
Forming raised beds is the most economical way to grow Stevia. The raised bed should be of 15 cm in height and 60 cm in width. The distance between each plant 23 cm. This would give a plant population of around 40,000 per acre.

Planting Material
There are basically two options for multiplication. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. Tissue culture is the best option but many farmers are tempted to try the stem cutting method for multiplication. As per practical experience, stem cutting is sometimes more expensive to produce than the tissue culture since the success rate of the stem cuttings establishment is very low, it takes minimum of 25 weeks for the stem cutting to develop in proper feeding roots for transplantation (younger stem cuttings transplants have shown more than 50% mortality in first few weeks of transplants in main field).

Harvesting
Another important aspect of harvesting is the timing of harvest. It should be noted that at no point of time plants should be allowed to flower since after flowering the Stevioside percentage goes down rapidly and leaves are rendered unmarketable. Leaves are harvested by plucking in a small quantity, or the entire plant with the side branches is cut leaving 10 to 15 cm from the base.The first harvesting can be done four to five months after planting. Subsequent harvesting can be done every three months, for five consecutive years. The sweetener in the leaf is maximum till the plant flowers. Just before flowering, the plant should be cut completely leaving 10 cm from the ground. The new flush of leaves will sprout from here. The new plant will be ready for harvest again in three months. The plant yields around 3000 kg of dried leaves from an acre of plantation every year. Harvesting should be done as late as possible, since cool autumn temperatures and shorter days tend to intensify the sweetness of the plants as they evolve into a reproductive state.

Unlocking the sweetness in your harvest
Once all leaves have been harvested it’s required to dry them. This can be
accomplished on a net. The drying process is not one that requires excessive heat;more important is good air circulation. On a moderately warm fall day, stevia crop can be quick dried in the full sun in about 12 hours. (Drying times longer than that will lower the stevioside content of the final product.)
Crushing the dried leaves is the final step in releasing stevia’s sweetening power. The
dried leaves are powdered, sieved and the fine powder is stored in containers. This can be done either by hand or, for greater effect, in a coffee grinder or in a special blender for herbs.

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Throw away the pumpkin seeds, it is what most people do.

The medicinal use of pumpkin seeds (pumpkin or, in some regions of Brazil) is common in many people, like the Chinese, whose ancient medicine is one of the wisest and effective.

The seeds contain 44% to 50% oil fraction (rich in fatty acids mono and polyunsaturated), high fiber content (23-27%) compared to other seeds, albumin (protein – 37% to 40%) , cucurbitacin, minerals, especially zinc, magnesium and potassium, B vitamins, salts of folic acid (folate), and other nutrients.

The presence of the substance gives the cucurbitacin pumpkin seed recognized anti-inflammatory properties, especially in diseases of the prostate and the urinary system.

It is still a great dewormer for adults and children.

The roasted and salted pumpkin seed, as usually sold, does not present the same therapeutic value of raw seed.

Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, researches have shown that the oil contained in the pumpkin seeds have beneficial results in the treatment of bladder problems (congestion and calculations) and prostate (hyperplasia).

Other benefits of pumpkin seed:

- To the heart: oil contained in pumpkin seed is comparable to virgin olive oil.

- High pressure: rich in potassium, a mineral that plays an important role in controlling blood pressure.

- Constipation: the concentration of fiber in the pumpkin seed is quite high, which makes the daily consumption of this seed very indicated for the prevention and treatment of constipation.

- Skin, hair and eyes: rich in vitamin E, a recognized antioxidant activity, the daily consumption of this seed may be useful in combating premature aging, not only the skin, as the cells of the whole organism.

It is also rich in vitamin A, which prevents diseases such as macular degeneration.

- Prostate: considered one of the best natural treatments in preventing prostate problems and urinary tract.

Recipe for prostate problems Cook 150 grams of pumpkin seeds whole (fresh and raw, without peel) in 1 liter of filtered water for 20 minutes on low heat. Allow to cool and transfer to a bottle or wide mouth container.

It is not necessary to strain because the seeds remain in the background, and can be thrown away after total cooling. Take one cup of this water three times throughout the day.

- Eliminates worm, due to cucurbitacin. For single dose treatment, it is an indication of 100 to 150 grams (children) and 200 to 250 grams (adults) under fasting conditions.

Now note the pumpkin seed syrup recipe for asthma, cough and bronchitis

INGREDIENTS

60 grams pumpkin / pumpkin seed

2 tablespoons (soup filled) honey

1 cup (tea) of water

20 drops of propolis extract

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Beat all ingredients in a blender. Beat well to leave enough ground seeds.

Take 1 teaspoon (tsp) 5 times a day. It can be eaten by children over 2 years, but the dose should be reduced to half in the age range of 2 to 7 years.

Pumpkin seed flour recipe for cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes and constipation

INGREDIENTS

Pumpkin seeds 1
METHOD OF PREPARATION

Let the seeds soak in water filtered for a few hours. Then dry them with the help of a cloth and bring them to a moderate oven for 10 minutes.

Once this is done, toast the seeds in a frying pan until golden brown (careful not to burn them). Beat the dried seeds in a blender, then sieve to obtain a fine powder.

Store the flour in a jar with a lid on it. The recommended dose is a maximum of 3 tablespoons daily.

It can be added in vitamins, soups, salads and cake recipes:

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