What is St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin?
St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin is a natural botanical extract derived from the aerial parts of Hypericum perforatum. St. John's Wort has been employed since ancient times to support mental well-being, demonstrating notable efficacy particularly in alleviating mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and mood fluctuations. Its primary active component, Hypericin, has been extensively incorporated into dietary supplements and functional health products due to its regulatory effects on the nervous system, establishing it as a crucial botanical active ingredient within the mental health sector.
APPCHEM's St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin concentrates on isolating and concentrating Hypericin as the core active ingredient. Through advanced solvent extraction, separation, purification, and standardisation techniques, APPCHEM employs precision extraction to ensure each batch of St. John's Wort meets stringent Hypericin content standards. This maximises efficacy while guaranteeing purity, stability, and batch consistency for professional applications.
St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin is typically supplied in powder form, offering excellent formulation compatibility and processing adaptability. It is suitable for various dietary supplement dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, and granules. As a key ingredient in the field of emotional health, St. John's Wort Extract is widely used in formulations targeting antidepressant effects, stress reduction, and mood regulation. St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin, its core active component, may be synergistically combined with other natural botanical extracts (such as ginseng, lavender, and chamomile) to aid in improving mood, alleviating anxiety, and enhancing overall psychological well-being.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
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General Information |
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Name |
St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin |
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Item |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Dark Brown or Tan Powder |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
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Taste |
Characteristic |
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Particle Size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
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Physical |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
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Sulphated Ash |
≤5.0% |
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Chemical |
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Pb |
≤3mg/kg |
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As |
≤1mg/kg |
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Hg |
≤0.1mg/kg |
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Cd |
≤1mg/kg |
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Microbial |
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Total microbacterial count |
≤1000cfu/g |
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Yeast & Mold |
≤100cfu/g |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
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Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
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Enterobacteriaceaes |
Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conforms to specification |
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Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep in tightly sealed containers, preferably full. |
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Shelf Life: |
24 months when properly stored. |
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Status: |
Non-irradiation; Non-GMO; No Carrier; Halal & Kosher certified. |
What is the Process Flow Diagram?
XI'AN APP-CHEM BIO (TECH) CO., LTD. (APPCHEM) provides St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin utilising a mature, reproducible industrial plant extraction process, comprising the following principal steps:
- Washing
- Filtering
- Removing impurities
- Drying: to prevent high-temperature damage to thermosensitive active ingredients, especially volatile oils.
- Crushing: (such as 80 mesh) to increase the contact area with the solvent and improve extraction efficiency.
- Extraction
- Solid-liquid separation
- Purification
- Concentrate
- Drying
- Smashing
- Packaging
- Finished product
Is St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin Effective?
The efficacy of St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin in the field of emotional support has been substantiated by extensive preclinical and clinical research.



- Regulation of Neurotransmitter Systems
St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin is most widely recognised for its capacity to regulate key neurotransmitters within the central nervous system. Research indicates that St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin non-selectively inhibits the reuptake of monoamine neurotransmitters-including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine-by presynaptic neurons. This action elevates the concentration of these 'feel-good neurotransmitters' within the synaptic cleft, thereby enhancing neural signal transmission, improving mood states, and alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Regulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin has been demonstrated to modulate HPA axis function. One study suggests hypericin may indirectly influence HPA axis activity by inhibiting monocyte production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), thereby regulating secretion of the stress hormone cortisol. By normalising an overactive HPA axis, St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin helps the body better cope with stress, reducing feelings of tension and anxiety.
- Other Emerging Mechanisms of Action
Research indicates St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin may influence specific neuronal signalling pathways. For instance, an animal study found that hypericin potentially ameliorates depressive-like behaviour in mice by modulating the CN-NFAT calcium signalling pathway. This suggests its effects may extend to cellular signal transduction, influencing neuronal plasticity and function.
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects: Neuroinflammation and oxidative stress are recognised as potential pathophysiological mechanisms in depression. St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, capable of scavenging free radicals and mitigating oxidative damage to neurons. This may constitute an additional mechanism underpinning its mood-enhancing and neuroprotective effects.
What Are the Applications of St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin?
Our standardised St. John's Wort extract (hypericin) raw material possesses excellent physical properties and biological activity, making it widely applicable in the development of various dietary supplements. It perfectly aligns with its market positioning for emotional well-being.
1. Primary Application Areas
- Mood and Mental Wellbeing:
Product Positioning: Daily mood maintenance, seasonal low mood support, psychological resilience enhancer.
Target Audience: White-collar professionals facing significant work-life pressures, women experiencing pronounced mood fluctuations, and middle-aged/elderly individuals seeking natural emotional support solutions.
- Stress Management and Relaxation:
Product Positioning: Natural stress reliever, relaxation and calming formulation.
Synergistic Ingredients: Can be combined with adaptogenic herbs or amino acids such as Ashwagandha, Rhodiola rosea, and L-theanine to develop composite stress-relief products.
- Sleep Support:
Product Positioning: Promotes restful sleep, alleviates difficulty falling asleep, and reduces nighttime awakenings.
Synergistic Ingredients: Can be blended with classic sleep-enhancing ingredients such as Valerian root, Passionflower, and Melatonin to provide a more comprehensive sleep solution.
2. End-Product Formats
Our raw material is a fine powder with excellent flowability and processability, suitable for multiple mainstream dietary supplement formats: Hard Capsules
- Tablets
- Softgels
- Liquid Extracts/Tinctures
- Powder Blends
Factory Strength
Bon Natural Life(Nasdaq: BON)
The Company is headquartered in Xi'an High-tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, with an independent R&D centre and testing laboratories. Its Dali and Tongchuan production sites cover a total area of nearly 20,000 square meters, and it operates through the marketing networks in and out of China.
DALI FACTORY
Covering 30 acres and a building area of 11000 m²
Having a plant extract workshop, a precision drying and packaging workshop, and a spice refining workshop
TONGCHUAN FACTORY
Covering 20 acres, with a construction area of 6900 m²
Having 3 clean workshops, 2 formula product production lines, and 1 special food production line under construction

2006
Since
17,900 m²
Building area
90M
Order received
30+
Patents
Certificates

Security statement:
Our company guarantees that the goods sent are safe, non-flammable, and non-explosive, and consistent with the declaration. Under normal transportation conditions, all losses caused by the products sent by our company shall be borne by our company.
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Shipping and Packaging
Long-term cooperative logistics companies include international logistics companies such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.

The regular bulk packaging of the product is a 25kg plastic bag and a cardboard drum. The sample is packaged in an inner aluminium foil bag and an outer plastic bag, supporting customised packaging solutions.

Exhibition Photos
XI'AN APP-CHEM BIO (TECH) CO., LTD. (APPCHEM) regularly participates in international raw material exhibitions such as CPHI, SSW, and In Cosmetics Asia, and establishes long-term cooperative relationships with global customers.

FAQ
Q1. How is the purity of this product verified?
A1: We employ authoritative analytical methods such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV) to ensure content.
Q2. What is the minimum order quantity for St.John's Wort Extract Hypericin?
A2: Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) varies by product and specific requirements, and is typically negotiable. Please get in touch with us for detailed information.
Q3. What is the delivery timeframe for the product?
A3: Delivery times vary depending on the order volume and product type. Generally, we arrange production and dispatch promptly upon order confirmation.
Q4. Does APPCHEM offer customisation services?
A4: Yes, we provide customisation services including packaging, labelling, and adjusting product specifications to meet specific client requirements.
Q5. How does APPCHEM ensure product quality and stability?
A5: We maintain a rigorous quality control system. All products undergo third-party testing, with detailed COA (Certificate of Analysis) and stability data provided.
Reference
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