Hypericum Perforatum Extract Powder
Description
Hypericum Perforatum Extract Powder – Premium St. John's Wort Extract for Mood Support and Anti-Inflammatory Solutions
Xi'an Le-Nutra Ingredients Inc specializes in producing pharmaceutical-grade Hypericum Perforatum Extract Powder with standardized hypericin content of 0.3% and 0.5% verified by HPLC testing. Backed by our 60,000㎡ GMP-certified production facility and 3,000-ton annual capacity, we deliver consistent quality through dual water-alcohol low-temperature extraction and membrane purification technology. Our 14+ years of botanical extraction expertise ensures batch-to-batch content fluctuation controlled within ±0.05%, meeting strict FDA, ISO, and Kosher compliance for global nutraceutical and cosmetic manufacturers.
What Makes Our St. John's Wort Extract Stand Out?
The product serves as a concentrated botanical solution addressing multiple formulation challenges. Unlike whole herb powders, our extraction process concentrates bioactive compounds including hypericin, hyperforin, and flavonoids by 20-40 times while removing unnecessary plant fiber and tannins.
The dark reddish-brown fine powder demonstrates superior solubility in ethanol-based systems. This makes it ideal for tinctures, soft gels, and topical preparations where rapid absorption is critical.
Our advanced extraction methodology preserves thermosensitive compounds through controlled temperature processing. Each production batch undergoes rigorous quality verification to ensure the active hypericin content remains stable throughout the 24-month shelf life when properly stored.

Technical Specifications and Quality Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Hypericum Perforatum Extract |
| CAS Number | 548-04-9 |
| Botanical Source | Dried aerial parts of Hypericum Perforatum |
| Active Ingredient | Hypericin |
| Appearance | Dark reddish brown fine powder |
| Hypericin Content | 0.3% / 0.5% (HPLC tested) |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in hot water |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Total Ash | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy Metals | Pb <0.5 ppm, As <1.0 ppm, Cd <1.0 ppm, Hg <0.1 ppm |
| Microbial Standards | TPC ≤ 250 CFU/g; Yeast & Mold negative; E.coli & Salmonella negative |
| Shelf Life | 24 months in sealed, dark, cool storage |
Core Functional Benefits for Product Development
Mood Regulation and Mental Wellness: Naturally occurring chemicals, hypericin and hyperforin, regulate neurotransmitter function, making this extract a vital part of mood balance supplements addressing mild mental strain and poor mood status.
Sleep Cycle Support: Your formulas can help with mild sleeplessness related to anxiety. The extract's relaxing qualities help to stabilise sleep patterns without the sedative side effects that are frequent with synthetic alternatives.
Natural Antimicrobial Defense: The extract delivers inherent antibacterial and antiviral activity. It makes it suitable for immune support products and preservation systems in natural cosmetics.
Anti-Inflammatory Effect: The powder helps to limit inflammatory mediators and minimise skin redness and irritation. This is valued by cosmetic formulators for calming creams, after-sun care and sensitive skin treatments.
Antioxidant Protection: The flavonoids help scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress on cell structures. This supports internal health supplements and anti-aging skincare products.

Diverse Industry Applications
Hypericum Perforatum Extract Powder can be easily included in different product categories in different manufacturing conditions.
Nutraceutical Supplements: Produce Mood balancing pills, stress relief tablets and sleep support blends. The standardised Hypericin content enables for accurate dosing and predictable therapeutic results.
Functional Foods and Beverages: Use in health shots, herbal teas and fortified snacks. The extract is bioactive and stable when properly encapsulated in low pH media and heat-processed foods.
Cosmetic Raw Materials: Make anti-inflammatory serums, skin soothing lotions and wound healing ointments. The lipophilic chemicals in the extract can effectively penetrate the stratum corneum and deliver actives to deeper skin layers.
Veterinary Products: Pet supplement manufacturers utilize the extract for anxiety relief and skin condition management. It is naturally derived to fit with clean-label pet care trends.

Production Excellence and Quality Assurance
Our integrated manufacturing system helps keep your supply chain reliable and compliant. The 60,000㎡ facility has 6 multipurpose production lines with different extraction technologies for different plant materials.
We also have a safety supply of more than 30 days on important products, resulting in a 98% on-time delivery percentage worldwide. We provide full set of documents for your orders such as COA, TDS, MSDS, MOA certificates that meet FDA requirements.
Our skilled R&D team is working on ongoing process optimisation. Each batch is tested for purity, potency & contamination levels with the help of advanced analytical tools. This removes the quality variation issues that can arise with multi-supplier sourcing.
The traceability system relies on raw material source and end product testing. You'll get batch-specific paperwork to support your regulatory filings and quality audits.

Customization Services for Your Brand
We are a one-stop OEM/ODM service provider, not only a supplier of powders. Our formula creation, specification adjustment and private labelling services help turn your product idea into a reality.
Do you want a certain concentration of hypericin? Our R&D team can adjust the extraction settings to obtain the specified active levels. Unique particle sizes for specialised encapsulation? We adapt the milling methods to this.
Packaging versatility covers options from bulk 25kg fibre drums to smaller retail ready containers. Our design team assists in creating labels that meet regional regulatory requirements and improve brand attractiveness.
Storage and Stability Guidelines
Proper treatment ensures that the extract remains bioactive through its shelf life. Store in sealed containers in cool, dry, dark warehouses below 25 C. Hypericin degrades on strong light exposure with a large loss of therapeutic effectiveness.
The greatest stability issue is moisture uptake. Use desiccants in storage rooms, and reduce the frequency of opening containers. The extract is stable at 100% strength for 24 months under ideal circumstances, with hypericin level varying less than ±0.05%.
Close containers tightly after use. For long term applications, you might want to investigate hoover sealing or nitrogen flushing to extend stability beyond the typical periods.
FAQ
Q: What applications work best for the product?
A: The extract is particularly good for mood balance oral supplements, sleep aid capsules, antiviral health foods and anti-inflammatory soothing skincare formulas. Its dual solubility profile enables it to be adapted to both oil-based and water-based systems when correctly prepared.
Q: How do you guarantee batch to batch content uniformity?
A: We apply dual water-alcohol low-temperature extraction paired with membrane purification technology. The concentration of hypericin varies within ±0.05% and the product is HPLC tested prior to shipping each batch. The accuracy removes the formulation irregularities that interfere with production schedules.
Q: What are the critical storage rules?
A: The powder should be well packaged and stored in cold, dark, dry warehouses. Strong light destroys hypericin and its efficacy is much reduced. Under normal storage circumstances the product has a shelf life of 24 months without substantial loss of efficacy.

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Ready to enhance your product line with premium Hypericum Perforatum Extract Powder? Contact our team at enquiry@lenutra.com for samples, technical specifications, or custom formulation consultations.
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