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Product Name]Marigold P. E. [Latin Name] Tagetes erecta L. [CAS No. ] 127-40-2 [Plant origin and Distribution] Marigold flower belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb and widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan, etc. The marigold we used comes from Yunnan province. Based on the local situation of special soil environment and lighting condition, the local marigold have characteristics like growing fast, long flowering period, high productive capacity and adequate quality. Thus, the steady supply of raw materials, high yield and reduction of cost can be guaranteed. [Part of Used]Flowers [Active Ingredients] Lutein [Specs Available] 5%-90% (HPLC/UV) [Characteristic] Appearance: Reddish orange yellow fine powder Odor: Characteristic Molecular Formula: C40H56O2[Main Function] Lutein is one kind of mixed carotenoid including zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. It is natural colorant, pigment, and antioxidant with stable, safe and reliable effect. Main functions are as follows: (1)Promoting the healthy of eye and skin through reducing the risk of macular degeneration, supporting normal eye functions and protecting the retina by blocking harmful blue light. (2)Eliminating free-radicals, protecting human body from harm, improve immunity, protecting skin from the harmful solar ray. (3)Preventing cardiopathy and cancer. (4)Resisting arteriosclerosis.