A Caralluma extract and a method of making thereof which can be standardizedand reproducible, and which prevents the glycosides from decomposition, whichcan reduce the undesirable non-glycoside components. In the first Carallumaextract, the resinous material does not exceed 0.5% by weight, and, in thesecond Caralluma extract, the resinous material does not exceed 1.0% byweight. The first extract is produced by optionally pretreatment of plantmaterials, optional crushing and/or grinding, extraction, and concentration.The filtration step and the resin removal step may be performed optionally.The second extract is produced by contacting the first Caralluma extract withexcipients, drying, powdering, sifting and blending. The Caralluma extracts ofthe present invention can be used for medical purposes and as food iladditives.
