Complaint
Product Name: St. John's Wort Extract
Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum L.
Specification: Hypercins 0.3%
Test Method: UV
Part of used: Herb & Flower
Appearance: Brown fine powder
TECHNICAL DATE SHEET
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Product Name: | St. John's Wort Extract | |
| Botanic Name: | Hypericum perforatum L. | |
| Part of plant | Herb & flower | |
| Solvent extraction | Water & ethanol | |
| Country of Origin: | China | |
| Excipent | 10% maltodextrin | |
| ANALYSIS ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
| Appearance | Fine powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown fine powder | Visual |
| Odour & Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Identical to R.S. sample | HPTLC |
| Hypercins | NLT 0.3% | UV |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% through 80 mesh | USP39 <786> |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% | Eur.Ph.9.0 [2.5.12] |
| Total Ash | ≤ 5.0% | Eur.Ph.9.0 [2.4.16] |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg -Reg.EC629/2008 | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Heavy metal | ≤ 10.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.4.8> |
| Solvents Residue | Conform Eur.ph. 9.0 <5,4 > and EC European Directive 2009/32 | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.4.24> |
| Pesticides Residues | Conform Regulations(EC) No.396/2005 including annexes and successive updates Reg.2008/839/CE | Gas Chromatography |
| Aerobic bacteria(TAMC) | ≤1000 cfu/g | USP39 <61> |
| Yeast/Moulds(TAMC) | ≤100 cfu/g | USP39 <61> |
| Escherichia coli: | Absent in 1g | USP39 <62> |
| Salmonella spp: | Absent in 25g | USP39 <62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus: | Absent in 1g | |
| Listeria Monocytogenens | Absent in 25g | |
| Aflatoxins B1 | ≤ 5 ppb -Reg.EC 1881/2006 | USP39 <62> |
| Aflatoxins ∑ B1, B2, G1, G2 | ≤ 10 ppb -Reg.EC 1881/2006 | USP39 <62> |
| Packing | Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside N.W. 25 kgs I.D.35xH51cm. | |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, light, oxygen. | |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging | |
1, St. John's Wort extract hypericin can enhance the effect of neurotransmitters in the brain.
2, St. John's Wort extract hypericin has the function of anti-depressive and sedative properties.
3, St. John's Wort extract hypericin can improve capillary circulation and increases cardiac circulation.
4, St. John's Wort extract hypericin is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory remedy, also can improve
tolerance to stress.
5, St. John's Wort extract hypericin is effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits.
6, As a tissue restorative for nerves,St. John's Wort extract hypericin is indicated for stroke patients,for mild neuroses, sleepwalkers, and accident victims.
7, St. John's Wort extract hypericin has significant support in the treatment of mild to moderate depression,
8.Helping to control appetite and promote weight loss.
