Product Name: St. John’s Wort Extract
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum L.
Used Part: Aerial part
Appearance: Dark brown to black powder
Shelf Life: 2 years
Active Ingredient:
- 0.3% Hypericin UV
- 0.3% Hypericin HPLC
Product Overview
St. John’s Wort Extract 0.3% Hypericin is a standardized botanical extract derived from Hypericum perforatum L., known as St. John’s Wort.
The extract is standardized to 0.3% Hypericin, providing a consistent level of this characteristic compound from batch to batch. It is available as a fine powder and can be used as a botanical ingredient in a range of food supplement formulations.
Technical Data Sheet
| Item | Specification |
| Hypericin | ≥0.3% |
| Appearance | Dark brown to black powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Tasted | Characteristic |
| Partical size | 95% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
| Lead | ≤3ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤2ppm |
| Mercury | ≤0.1ppm |
| Cadmium | ≤1ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10,000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mould | ≤1,000cfu/g |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Benefits
St. John’s Wort Extract (Hypericum perforatum) standardized to 0.3% hypericin is a botanical ingredient widely used in herbal and dietary supplement formulations.
- Standardized botanical extract – Contains 0.3% hypericin for consistent formulation and quality control.
- Botanical ingredient for wellness formulations – Suitable for products designed around everyday emotional and mental well-being.
- Herbal tradition – St. John’s Wort has a long history of traditional herbal use.
- Formulation flexibility – Can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, and other dietary supplement formats.
Applications
St. John’s Wort Extract 0.3% Hypericin can be used as an ingredient in:
- Dietary supplements
- Herbal supplements
- Botanical formulations
- Capsules and tablets
- Multi-herb wellness formulas
- Botanical ingredient blends
Packaging & Storage
- Packaging: 25kg/drum (double food-grade PE bag inside, fiber drum outside)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-sealed place, away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Shelf Life: 24 months
