English Name: Black Cohosh PE. Latin Name：Cimicifuga Foetida L. Plant Description: Black cohosh is a member of the buttercup family .It usually grow wild in Sichuan Gansu and Shaanxi province of China.This perennial woodland plant likes the deep shade of moist hillsides. Use part：Root and Rootstalk Specification.: Triterpene Glycosides2.5% HPLC Physical and Chemical Properties: molecular formula：C37H37?O11 molecular weight：674.00 CAS NO: 18642-44-9 Structure: Triterpene Glycosides(C37H37?O11?=674.00) Standard of quality: Item Specification Test Result Assay(Triterpene Glycosides) ≥2.5% 2.52% Description Dark brown powder Conformed Mesh Size 100％pass 80mesh Conformed Ash Content ≤5.0％ Conformed Loss on Drying ≤5.0％ Conformed Heavy Metal ≤10ppm Conformed 　(Pb） ≤2ppm Conformed 　(As） ≤2ppm Conformed Residue of Pesticide Negative Negative Total Plate Count ≤1000cfu/g Conformed Yeast &Mold ≤100cfu/g Conformed E.coil Negative Negative Salmonella Negative Negative 　 Action: Black cohosh has a history of use for rheumatism (arthritis and muscle pain), but has been used more recently to treat hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that can occur during menopause. Black cohosh has also been used for menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome, and to induce labor. Storage：Store in cool &dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat. Shelf life：2 years when properly stored. Packing：Double plastic bag of foodstuff inside, cardboard drum outside, (25kg/drum).