+ Product List Version: July 2012 *as per AAMPS monographs. More than 40% of licensed drugs are originally of plant origin. - WHO More than 80% of of the world s population depend on medicinal plants for their primary healthcare - AAMPS
Global Vision Afrigetics Botanicals is a specialist export company focused on African botanicals and freeze-dried botanical extracts that are packaged for the global nutraceutical industry. Our flagship bulk product for 2012 is Pelargonium sidodies for which we are a licensed Bioprospecting Act collaborator, licensed seller of protected species (CapeNature) and the holders of a valid benefit sharing agreement. Our values are based on sustainability, innovation and natural living. Our future focus is on exports and developing mutually beneficial export partners in foreign regions. Contact us for more info: sales@afrigetics.com Twitter: @afrigetics Our vision is to grow our extracts and raw materials sales by improved on-site manufacturing using quality control systems implementation (HACCP), and manufactured according to WHO (1998) and the African Herbal Pharmacopoeial standards (AfrHP).. 2
Herb Extracts Our freeze-dried extracts imbue our values: Quality, Consistency, Innovation. Plant Name Function Form/Actives Bulbine natalensis Strong testosterone stimulant. 5:1 (water) ultrasonic extract. Griffonia seed Serotonin precursor (anxiety, ADHD, weight loss). >12.5% 5-HTP 5:1 (water) ultrasonic extract Irvingia gabonensis Weight loss, Leptin resistance >10% Total Proteins 5:1 (water) ultrasonic extract Pelargonium sidoides Cold and flu remedy. >Umckalin 300ppm, 6:1 (water) ultrasonic extract Sceletium tortuosum Anti-depressant, natural sleeping aid, anti-anxiety (SSRI). P. E freeze-dried. >Total Alkaloids > 0.5% As per African Herbal Pharmacopoeia Sutherlandia frutescens Adaptogenic, Antiviral, Immune booster. P. E freeze-dried. 5:1 (water) ultrasonic extract. Our extracts are produced using ultrasonic extraction, an alcohol and solvent-free process that ruptures the cell wall and renders high amounts of active ingredients available for preservation. We use freeze-drying to preservee our extracts which adds shelf life, improves potency and maintains the biologically active elements of the plant material in a near-perfect state. All extracts are substantiated with 3rd party lab results and accompanied with detailed CoA s as per WHO (1998) standards and the African Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AfrHP). 3
Raw Materials Our quality bulk botanicals are sustainably sourced with care for the environment and its inhabitants. Plant Name Common name Form Aloe ferox Cape Aloe/ Bitter Aloe Milled leaf powder, gel, bitter crystals. Aloe arborescense Aloe Arborescence Leaf Powder Milled leaf powder. Andansonia digitata Baobab Fruit powder. Aspalathus linearis Rooibos Various tea cuts Bulbine natalensis Bulbine Milled stem powder. Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Milled leaf powder. Centella asiatica Pennywort Milled leaf powder. Cissus Quadrangularis Cissus Milled stem powder. Cyclopia intermedia Honeybush Various tea cuts. Eriosema kraussianum Bangalala Milled tuber powder Harpargophytum procumbens Devil's Claw Milled tuber powder, slices Hoodia gordonii Hoodia Milled stem powder, slices Lobostemon fruticosus Lobostemon Milled leaf and flowers Mondia whitei White Ginger Milled tuber powder. 4
Nerium oleander Rose laurel To specification. Pelargonium sidoides Umckaloabo Milled tuber powder, dried tuber Sceletium tortuosum Kanna Milled powder. Sclerocarya birrea Marula Kernels. Shinus molle Pink Peppercorn Dried berries. Shinus terebinthifolius Brazilian Peppercorn. Dried berries. Sutherlandia fructescens Cancer Bush Dried leaf powder. Our bulk herbs are steam sterilized (on request) and then processed at low temperatures to ensure good color and careful preservation of active ingredients. They are milled and sieved according to your specification, then packed in 20kg double-lined, sealed agricultural bags with options for palletization and shrink-wrapping for export by sea/air. All goods are accompanied with standard QC documents. Please email all enquiries to sales@afrigetics.com Samples sent free of charge by postal service (registered) Extracts are kept in stock, but large orders take 14-21 days to process. Bulk herbs are seasonal. Client Testimonials: I have known Steve Hurt at Afrigetics Botanicals for about six years. When I am thinking of ingredients native to South Africa, the first name that comes to my mind is Mr. Steve Hurt. As an owner of Afrigetics Botanicals, Steve has led his team and company into a a global business providing unique and premium ingredients that go beyond his clients expectations. His honesty, work ethic, and excellent customer service have proved his company itself as a reliable global ingredient supplier. If you are looking for a hassle-free and really-care-about-you supplier, I would strongly recommend Afrigetics Botanicals as your ingredient supplier. Donald Luo, MBA, Managing Director, ORITE Ingredient Ltd. Canada It has been our great pleasure to have been associated with Afrigetics Botanicals over the past four or five years. BIO-SIL added several Afrigetics products to its own product range, with excellent growth in the market, clearly demonstrating customer trust and satisfaction. (This despite the fact that we do not advertise, so we can conclude that word-of-mouth concerning these products, is good.) Steve Hurt has proven to be a scrupulously ethical and genuine person who is extremely knowledgeable about and experienced with the Afrigetics products. We would have no hesitation is recommending this South African company and can be contacted for any further information. Yvonne Cook, Owner, BIO-SIL SA cc 5