Hypericum perforatum extract is an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves, and stem heads of Hypericum perforatum, commonly called St. John’s Wort.
Hypericum perforatum (HYP) extract is one of the most commonly used complementary alternative medicines (CAMs) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression.
Product Name |
Hypericum Perforatum Extract |
Latin Name |
Hypericum Perforatum |
Part Used |
Leaf |
Appearance |
Brown powder |
Specification |
0.3% Hypericin |
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Function |
1. hypericumperforatumextractpreventagainstdepression;
depression; andeasethepainofneuralgias; |
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Storage |
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight |
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Shelf Life |
24 months if sealed and stored properly |
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Sterilization Method |
High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
Certificate of Analysis
Item |
Specification |
Test result |
Hypericin |
0.30% |
0.31%(HPLC) |
Physical Control |
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Appearance |
Brown powder |
Conforms |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Part Used |
Leaf |
Conforms |
Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
Ash |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
Particle size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
Conforms |
Allergens |
None |
Conforms |
Chemical Control |
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Heavy metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Arsenic |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Lead |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Cadmium |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Mercury |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
GMO Status |
GMO Free |
Conforms |
Microbiological Control |
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Total Plate Count |
10,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
Yeast & Mold |
1,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |