Policosanol(Polycosanol)

[ Herb Source ] Saccharum officinarium/Dioscorea opposita
[ Specification ] 90% Policosanol
[ Detection method ] GC
[ CAS NO. ] 142583-61-7 
[ Molecular Formula ] CH3-(CH2)n-CH2OH n=24-34
[ Apparence ] White powder
About Policosanol
Policosanol is the generic term used for a mixture of long-chain primary aliphatic saturated alcohols. These alcohols are derived from the waxes of such plants as sugar cane (Saccharum officinarium) and yams (e.g. Dioscorea opposita). They are also found in beeswax.
Policosanol (or polycosanol) is the generic term for a natural extract of plant waxes. It is used as a nutritional supplement intended to lower LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and increase HDL cholesterol ("good" or "healthy" cholesterol) and to help prevent atherosclerosis, though some studies have raised questions about the effectiveness of policosanol.