St. John’s Wort Extract – 0.3% Hypericin by HPLC
St. John’s Wort Extract is derived from the flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum, traditionally used to support mood balance and mild relaxation. Mechotech’s extract is standardized to 0.3% Hypericin by HPLC to ensure consistent activity levels in nutraceutical, herbal, and wellness formulations.
Extraction Process
- Flowering tops are carefully harvested at peak bloom and gently dried.
- Dried material is milled to a fine, uniform powder.
- Hydroalcoholic extraction isolates hypericin and related naphthodianthrones.
- Filtration removes residual plant fibers and particles.
- Purification to enrich hypericin concentration.
- Standardized to 0.3% Hypericin confirmed by rigorous HPLC analysis.
- Final product offered as spray-dried or freeze-dried fine powder.
Applications
- Mood-support and emotional wellness supplements
- Stress-relief and calm-support formulations
- Herbal capsules, tablets, tinctures, and teas
- Complementary blends with adaptogenic herbs
- Functional beverages and wellness shots (where permitted)
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
- Plant Part Used: Flowering tops
- Active Marker: 0.3% Hypericin (by HPLC)
- Appearance: Light yellow to tan fine powder
- Testing Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Solubility: Dispersible in hydroalcoholic or glycerin-based vehicles
- Suggested Use: 300–900 mg extract per daily dose (consult formulator)*
Mechotech's St. John’s Wort Extract (0.3% Hypericin) serves as a high-quality,
standardized herbal base
for mood, wellness, and calming product formulations.
*Please ensure dosage
and claims comply
with local/national regulatory guidelines and consult a qualified formulator or
health professional for final product design.
