Botanical Source: St. John’s Wort

 

Description: deep brown fine powder

 

Specification: Hypericins 0.3%,0.5%

 

Test Method: UV& HPLC

 

Brief Introduction:

St. John’s Wort is now receiving much attention and is highly esteemed for its anti-depressive and sedative properties. It is an effective remedy for the nervous system,
relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits. St. John’s Wort has acquired an excellent reputation for use in cases of anxiety, deperssion, and unrest.
It is thought that this might be brought about by the plant’s ability to enhance the effect of neurotransmitters in the brain. As a tissue restorative for nerves,
St. John’s Wort is indicated for stroke patients, for mild neuroses, sleepwalkers, and accident victims.

 

Specifications:

ITEMS	STANDARD
Product type	st.john's wort extract
Assay	0.3% Hypericin
Appearance	Dark brown or brown fine powder
Paiticle size	100% Pass 80 mesh
Bulk Density	45-55g/100mL
Oder	Characteristic
Taste	Sweet, salty
Loss on drying	MAX. 5.0%
Total ash	MAX. 2.0 %
Heavy metals	MAX. 10 ppm
As	<2ppm
Total Plate Count	<1,000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	<100cfu/g
Staphylococci	Negative
E.Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Pesticides	Negative

Functions:
1. Prevent against depression.
2. Prevent against bacterial infections.
3. Treatment of pre-menstrual syndrome.
4. Promote sleep.
Applications:
1. Pharmaceutical stuff.
2. Functional food and food additive.

 

Packing: 25kg/drum, Packing in paper-drums and two sealed plastic-bags inside.

Storage: Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, direct light and heat.

Expired date: Re-test after two years from the manufacturing date.