Sustainably Sourced &
Quality-assured
Pelargonium Sidoides Raw Material.
Introducing Pelargonium sidiodes™
Our flagship herb, Pelargonium sidoides, is a plant that has significant commercial and healing potential in the world of natural cold and flu phytomedicines.
Our sustainably sourced raw material of Pelargonium sidoides is a perfect ingredient in cold and flu products for natural pharmaceutical and health product manufacturers.
Proven Benefits
Reduce cold duration and severity of the common cold. Extensively researched for safety and efficacy. Boosts the immune system, fights viruses and bacteria, and aids respiratory conditions like bronchitis and sinusitis.
Traditional Herbal Medicine
Approved in Europe as a trusted alternative to elderberry and echinacea.
Sustainability & Quality
Carefully sourced for environmental responsibility without compromising effectiveness. FairWild and Organic certified are available too!
Pelargonium sidoides roots are wild-harvested within a fully traceable, FairWild and Organic certified and bio-prospecting compliant network, offering full transparency in our supply chain and further processed in an FSSC22000 certified facility.
European Pharmacopoeia standards: Pelargonium raw materials are produced according to the EU Pharmacopoeia monograph on Pelargonium roots.
Active Ingredient: Pelargonium raw materials are tested for total tannins (not less than 2%) and for umckalin (not less than 70ppm)
Quality Assured: Pelargonium raw materials are quality assured in our FSSC22000 certified facility.
Bio-Prospecting compliant: Pelargonium raw materials are harvested, processed and sold under one of only two pelargonium bio-prospecting licenses issued in South Africa.
Fair Trade: Our roots are certified by FairWild foundation to ensure ecological sustainability and fair trade in wild harvested plants.
Global Exports: Afrigetics exports to all corners of the world and is an award-winning South African exporter recognised by the government of the Western Cape.
Dried Pelargonium sidoides Whole Pieces
Product Description
Dark brown to reddish pieces of shredded whole Pelargonium root, cut and sifted according to customer specification.
Active Ingredient
Not less than 100ppm umckalin
More than 2% total tannins
Sterilization
Steam sterilization (*optional)
Packaging Description
Inner Packaging – 2 PVC plastic liner (food grade)
Outer Packaging – White polypropylene agricultural weaved bag
Pack Size
15kg Raw Material
Dried Pelargonium sidoides Milled Powder
Product Description
Dark brown to reddish powder made from dried whole Pelargonium root with a particle size <10% retained on a 425 micron sieve.
Active Ingredient
Not less than 100ppm umckalin
Not less than 2% total tannins
Sterilization
Steam sterilization (*optional)
Packaging Description
Inner Packaging – 2 PVC plastic liner (food grade)
Outer Packaging – White polypropylene agricultural weaved bag
Pack Size
20kg Raw Material
THE AFRIGETICS PELARGONIUM BROCHURE
THIS BROCHURE COVERS:
- Historical Significance: A summary of the rich heritage of Pelargonium as a trusted remedy for colds and flu.
- Pharmacological Insights: A comprehensive technical review of Pelargonium’s medicinal properties.
- EMA Guidelines: Summary of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) guidelines for Pelargonium medicines.
- Research Papers and Monographs: Links to key research papers and authoritative monographs on Pelargonium sidoides.
- Afrigetics Product Offering: A summary of the Pelargonium sidoides products offered by Afrigetics Botanicals.
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World Class Exports
Afrigetics Botanicals is export-ready. Since June 2008 we have successfully delivered over 1850 consignments by air, sea and courier to North Americas, South Americas, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East
