DETAILS

Cissus Quadrangularis Extract Powder

It is a standardized plant extract derived from the stems of the traditional medicinal plant Cissus quadrangularis L. (also known as Veldt Grape and Devil's Backbone). It is rich in ketosterones, phytoecdysteroids, flavonoids and vitamin C, etc. As a classic bone-aiding herb in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and African traditional medicine, modern research has confirmed its significant efficacy in bone repair, joint health and metabolic management. It is a popular natural raw material in the fields of sports nutrition, joint health care and weight management.

FUNCTION

Accelerated Bone Healing & Density

Cissus quadrangularis is highly renowned for its ability to stimulate the metabolism and uptake of calcium by osteoblasts, the cells responsible for bone formation. Clinical studies demonstrate that it enhances the production of collagen type II and significantly accelerates the healing rate of bone fractures while preserving skeletal structural integrity in aging demographics.

Joint Pain Relief & Connective Tissue Repair

The extract possesses potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that rival conventional joint-relief compounds without the gastrointestinal side effects. It works by suppressing inflammatory cytokines, effectively reducing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness while actively promoting the regeneration of damaged cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

Lean Muscle Preservation & Recovery

Rich in natural anabolic ketosterones, this botanical powder supports nitrogen retention and protein synthesis within muscular tissues. It helps athletes and fitness enthusiasts preserve lean muscle mass during intense training cycles or caloric deficits, while dramatically shortening post-workout recovery times by reducing muscle tissue inflammation.

Weight Management & Metabolic Support

Research indicates that the extract acts as a natural lipase and amylase inhibitor, effectively reducing the absorption of dietary fats and carbohydrates in the gut. This mechanism, combined with its ability to optimize circulating blood sugar and lipid levels, makes it a highly valuable asset for healthy weight loss and metabolic syndrome management.

Application

Dietary Supplements & Sports Nutrition

This extract is a foundational, premium active ingredient widely formulated into joint-support capsules, bone-density tablets, pre-workout recovery powders, and bodybuilding softgels. Formulators frequently standardize this powder to high percentages of ketosterones, often blending it with glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, or collagen to create high-efficacy, synergistic formulas targeting athletes and the aging health market.

Functional Food & Beverages

Thanks to its excellent water solubility and mild, adaptable flavor profile, this powder integrates seamlessly into ready-to-mix protein shakes, fitness recovery smoothies, wellness shots, and nutritional bars. It allows sports beverage and functional food manufacturers to tap into the booming active-lifestyle market, delivering clean-label joint mobility and lean muscle benefits without relying on synthetic chemical additives.

Cosmetics & Topical Personal Care

In the personal care industry, cissus extract is utilized in soothing muscle rubs, warming joint salves, and restorative body lotions. Its profound anti-inflammatory and tissue-regenerating attributes make it an excellent active component for sports-medicine skincare brands looking to design topical recovery products that calm localized swelling and relieve physical soreness.

COA

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT	METHOD
Content	Ketosterones ≥5.0% (on the dried basis)	5.26%	Gravimetry
Identification	Correspond to standard	Conform	TLC \|\| USP

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Particle Size	NLT 95% Through 80 mesh	99.59%	Analytical sieving \|\| USP
Moisture (by KF)	NMT 5.0%	2.97%	USP Method Ic
Solubility in Water	NLT 80%	Conform	USP
Bulk Density	Between 0.30~0.50g/ml	0.36g/ml	USP Method I
Tapped Density	Between 0.50~0.65g/ml	0.60g/ml	USP Method I

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Pesticide Residue	NMT 5,000ppm	Conform	GC \|\| USP
Heavy Metals(as Pb)	NMT 10ppm	Conform	USP Method II
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	＜1ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Lead (Pb)	NMT 2ppm	＜0.8ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Cadmium (Cd)	NMT 1ppm	＜1ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Mercury (Hg)	NMT 1ppm	＜0.1ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Plate Count	NMT 10,000cfu/g	620cfu/g	USP
Total Yeast & Mold	NMT 1,000cfu/g	20cfu/g	USP
E. Coli	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP
Salmonella	Not Detected in(g) 25	Not Detected	USP
Staphylococcus	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP