Pelargonium sidoides extract
What is Pelargonium sidoides extract?
Pelargonium sidoides extract (CAS 1175005-95-4), also marketed as African Geranium Extract, is a standardized botanical ingredient derived from the roots of a South African medicinal plant.
Where is Pelargonium sidoides extract used?
- Dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals: respiratory and immune health support
- Nutraceuticals: capsules, tablets and liquid supplements for upper respiratory wellness
- OTC preparations: syrups and drops for bronchial and throat conditions
- Functional food and beverage lines: botanical antioxidant activity
- Flavored supplement formats and herbal preparations: flavoring profile
- Standardized grades are characterized by defined polyphenol or umckalin content.
Good to know: Both food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications are available depending on the intended application and regulatory market. Manufactured to meet USP and Ph. Eur. requirements where applicable.
Commercial specifications
- Standardized grades with defined polyphenol or umckalin content
- Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications
- Each batch tested to confirm purity and potency
Other Names (Synonyms)
Pelargonium sidoides, ext.|African Geranium Extract