Clinically Researched Standardized Kesum Extract

Introduction

Kesum (Persicaria minor @ Polygonum minus) is an indigenous plant of Malaysia and South East Asia, also known as ‘Smart Weed’ Traditionally used to flavour soups and dishes, it is also consumed as a salad or ‘ulam’ for anti-aging (‘awet muda’),aiding digestion, alleviating dandruff and post-partum tonic.

 

Quantum IQ

Quantum IQ™ is a patented, standardized water-extract which functions as an all-around anti-aging ingredient. The raw material is sourced from Malaysian Kesum plant that is readily available all year round.

 

Standardization

Standardization is a process where the beneficial compounds in the extract are quantified and controlled for consistency. BioKesum™ is standardized to the markers Quarcetin 3-glucoronide >0.4% and Quercitrin >0.1%, associated to cognitive benefits.

Extract Description

Extract Specifications

NMT: Not more than, NLT: Not less than

Quantum IQ is ready to market as an ingredient for:

Quality Assurance and Control

HP Ingredients emphasizes quality control from sourcing to final packing. Incoming raw material is sourced from selected suppliers for optimum consistency, and the material itself tested for heavy metals, pesticides, aflatoxins and microbial levels. All subsequent stages of extraction, processing and manufacturing are monitored continuously based on international reference standards and validated test methods.

Patented Standardized Kesum ‘Smart Weed’ Extract

History of Use:  Established use in traditional and culinary practices of Malaysia and South East Asian countries.

 

Evidence:  High antioxidant capacity of Quantum IQ™ further supported with pre-clinical & clinical studies

 

Source:  Available all year round – cultivated with fast turnover

 

Patented:  Cognition/Memory (PCT/MY2013/000033)

References

References:

1. Maizura, M., Aminah, A. and Wan Aida, W. M. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of kesum (Polygonum minus), ginger (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract. International Food Research Journal 18: 529-534 (2011).
2. George A, Ng CP, O’Callaghan M, Jensen GS, Wong HJ. In vitro and ex-vivo cellular antioxidant protection and cognitive enhancing effects of an extract of Polygonum minus Huds (Lineminus™) demonstrated in a Barnes Maze animal model for memory and learning. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 May 19;14:161. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-161.
3. Study 1: Shahar S, Aziz AF, Ismail SNA, et al. The effect of Polygonum minus extract on cognitive and psychosocial parameters according to mood status among middle-aged women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2015;10:1505-1520. doi:10.2147/CIA.S86411.
4. Study 2: Jay K Udani, “Effects of SuperUlam on Supporting Concentration and Mood: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study,” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2013, Article ID 238454, 10 pages, 2013. doi:10.1155/2013/238454