St. John’s Wort Extract (also known as Hypericum perforatum extract) is a substance derived from the dried flowering tops or aerial parts of the Hypericum perforatum plant. It is obtained through a process involving solvent extraction (using methanol, for example), followed by filtration, crystallization, and purification. The resulting product is a deep brown or brownish-red powder with a bitter taste. Its main active components are hypericin and its derivatives.
Specification of St. John’s Wort Extract:
Attribute
Description
Product Name
St. John’s Wort Extract
Natural Source
Yes
Specification
10:1, Hypericin 0.3% – 0.6%
Appearance
Brown Black Powder
Application
Healthcare supplement
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
1 kg
Private Label
Acceptable (capsules/tablets, Low MOQ etc.)
Shelf Life
2 years
Testing Methods
UV/HPLC
Standards
USP/EP/CP
Effectiveness of St. John’s Wort Extract:
Mood Regulation: Helps treat mild to moderate depression, relieves tension, depression and other mood disorders, improves sleep and restores self-confidence.
Antiviral: The main component of Hypericin can significantly inhibit the replication and reproduction of a variety of DNA and RNA viruses.Antibacterial: It has certain antibacterial activity.
SKIN CARE: Acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin and slow down the aging process; has moisturizing and conditioning effects on the skin.
HAIR CARE: May help improve hair health.
Applications of Hypericum perforatum extract:
Nutraceuticals: Used as a safe neurotrophin to combat depression and regulate mood.
Cosmetics: Used as a skin conditioner, moisturizer, skin protectant, antioxidant, hair conditioner and antimicrobial.
PHARMACEUTICAL: Studied as a potential antiviral and antibacterial agent.
Item
Specification
Result
Hypericin
NLT 0.3%
0.35%
Appearance
Deep brown powder
Conform
Odor
Characteristic
Conform
Mesh Size
100% pass 80 mesh
Conform
Ash Content
NMT 5.0%
2.22%
Loss on drying
NMT 5.0%
2.62%
Heavy metal and microbiological analysis:
Item
Specification
Result
Chemical Control
Lead
NMT 2 ppm
Conform
Cadmium
NMT 1 ppm
Conform
Mercury
NMT 1 ppm
Conform
Arsenic
NMT 2 ppm
Conform
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count
NMT 1,000 cfu/mg
Conform
Yeast & Mold
NMT 25 cfu/mg
Conform
E. Coli.
NMT 40 MPN/100g
Conform
Staphylococcus
Negative
Conform
Conclusion
Product Conforms to Specifications
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You can send us your product specifications and requests, we will manufacture the products according to your requests.
Q4: what’s your MOQ? A: Our MOQ is 1 kg. But usually we accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is 100% paid.
Q5: How about delivery lead time? A: Delivery lead time: About 2-5 days after payment confirmed.(Chinese holiday not included).
Q6: Is there a discount? A: Different quantity has different discount.
We provide OEM/ODM product customisation services, supporting customisation of various dosage forms of supplements, such as: capsules, softgels, powders, gummies, drops and so on.
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