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High Quality St. John's Wort Extract Hyperforin Hypericum Perforatum Extract 0.3% Hypericin Powder Supports Stress Relief

St. John's wort may help fight mild to moderate depression and and has fewer side effects than most other antidepressants, such as loss of sex drive. St. John's wort uses also include improving mood in people that occurs during the winter months because of lack of sunlight. There is some evidence that using St. John's wort together with phototherapy works even better as a way to beat the winter blues.

  • Product Name:  St. John's Wort(Hypericum Perforatum) Extract
  • Specifications: 0.3% Hypericin
  • Appearance: Dark brown powder
  • Part Used: Whole plant
  • Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum L
  • Kosher Status: Yes
  • Test Method: HPLC
  • Place of Origin: China

Product specification

St. John’s Wort Extract Technical Data Sheet

Sense Index

Appearance

Dark brown powder

Odor & Taste

Characteristic

Physical-chemical Index

Hypericin (UV)

0.3% Min

Particle Size 

98% pass 80 mesh

Loss on drying

5% Max

Ash  

5% Max

Heavy metals

10ppm Max

Lead

2ppm Max

Arsenic  

2ppm Max

Mercury

0.1ppm Max

Cadmium

1ppm Max

Hygienic Index

Total plate count

1,000cfu/g Max

Mold & yeast

100cfu/g Max

Enterobacteriae

10cfu/g Max

E.Coli

Absent in 10g

Salmonella

Absent in 25g

Statements: Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO

Packaging: 1kg/aluminium foil bag, 25kg/drum (37*37*50cm).

Shelf Life: 24 months stored in original packaging away from the light, and under the optimal temperature 10~25℃. 

Introduction to St. John's Wort Extract

St. John's Wort Extract is a natural active ingredient derived from the aerial parts (flowers, leaves, stems) of Hypericum perforatum, a plant in the Hypericaceae family, typically prepared through alcohol extraction or supercritical fluid extraction. Its core active compounds include hypericin, pseudohypericin, flavonoids, and volatile oils, with hypericin often used as a quality control marker. The plant has a thousand-year history in European traditional medicine for "soothing nerves." Modern extracts are usually standardized to 0.3% hypericin content, appearing as dark red to brownish liquid or powder, and are internationally recognized as natural mood regulators.

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Efficacy of St. John's Wort Extract

The core efficacy of St. John's Wort Extract lies in mood regulation and neuroprotection. Its active components (especially hypericin) alleviate mild to moderate depression and anxiety symptoms by inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help reduce neuroinflammation and oxidative damage. Traditionally used topically to promote wound healing (via antibacterial and antiviral effects), it also improves seasonal affective disorder and sleep disturbances. Studies further suggest potential antiviral effects (e.g., against herpes simplex virus), estrogen metabolism regulation, and relief of menopausal discomfort, though attention must be paid to its photosensitivity and drug interaction risks.

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Application Fields of St. John's Wort Extract

The extract is primarily used in mood-support health products (e.g., capsules or drops for depression and anxiety). In the pharmaceutical field, it is prescribed as a herbal medicine for mild depression in several European countries. The cosmetics industry incorporates it into soothing and reparative skincare products (with mandatory photosensitivity warnings). Topical formulations are used to treat minor burns, eczema, and neurodermatitis. It is also applied in pet calming products. In recent years, its use has expanded to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, menopausal syndrome management, and functional teas, though strict avoidance of concurrent use with anticoagulants, contraceptives, and other medications is required.

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