Hederagenin is a triterpenoid which is a chemical constituent of the Hedera helix plant. Hederagenin is the aglycone part of numerous saponins found in Hedera helix (common ivy). The most prevalent of these being hederacoside C and alpha-hederin. It is also one of three primary triterpenoids extracted from the Chenopodium quinoa plant categorized by the EPA as a biopesticide. HeadsUp Plant Protectant is made up of approximately equal ratios of the saponin aglycones oleanolic acid, hederagenin, and phytolaccinic acid and is intended for use as a seed treatment on tuber (e.g. potato seed pieces), legume, and cereal seeds or as a pre-plant root dip for roots of transplants, at planting, to prevent fungal growth, bacterial growth, and viral plant diseases.
Hederagenin has been found to have antidepressant-like effects in a rodent models.
Product Specifications
Product Name
Ivy Extract
Latin Name
Hedera Helix L.
CAS No
14216-03-6
Plant Part Used
Leaf
Assay
Hederacoside C ≥ 10.0% by HPLC
Colour
Brown yellow powder with characteristic odor and taste
GMO Status
GMO Free
Packing
In 25kgs fiber drums
Storage
Keep container unopened in cool, dry place. Keep away from strong light.
Shelf Life
24 months from date of production
Functions
Ivy has the treatment of joint pain and lower back pain.
Ivy can effectively resist to carcinogenic substances in the nicotine.
Ivy has the function of promoting blood circulation and detoxification.
Applications
Food & Beverage Ingredients
Healthy Products Ingredients
Nutrition Supplements Ingredients
Pharmaceutical & General Drugs
Health Food & Cosmetic Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is Hederagenin and its natural source?
Hederagenin is a triterpenoid chemical constituent derived from the Hedera helix plant (common ivy). It is the aglycone part of several saponins in the plant, primarily hederacoside C and alpha-hederin, and is also found in the Chenopodium quinoa plant.
QWhat are the main active specifications of this Ivy Extract?
The Ivy Extract is standardized to contain Hederacoside C ≥ 10.0% analyzed by HPLC. It is a brown yellow powder with a characteristic odor and taste, and is certified GMO-Free.
QWhat are the main health functions of Ivy Extract?
Ivy Extract helps treat joint pain and lower back pain, promotes blood circulation and detoxification, and can effectively resist carcinogenic substances found in nicotine.
QHow is this product applied in agricultural or plant protection uses?
As part of saponin aglycones (including oleanolic acid and phytolaccinic acid), it acts as a seed treatment for tuber, legume, and cereal seeds, or as a pre-plant root dip to prevent fungal, bacterial, and viral plant diseases.
QWhat are the storage guidelines and shelf life for Ivy Extract?
The extract should be kept in unopened containers stored in a cool, dry place away from strong light. It has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of production when properly stored.