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St. John's Wort Extract
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Botanical Name: Hypericum Perforatum
Specification: Hypericin 0.3% UV,Hyperforin 3% UV
Used Part: Whole Grass
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Description:
St. John's wort has been used since ancient times for everything from a "protector against evil spirits" (depression) and for wound healing to its most common present-day use as an antidepressant. St. John's wort (hypericum perforatum) contains many compounds such as hypericin and pseudohypericin along with phloroglucinols which can be extracted and used as an active ingredient in herbal preparations.
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Action:
1. St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin has significant support in the treatment of mild to moderate depression, can also help to control appetite and Promotes weight loss.
2. St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory remedy, and improves tolerance to stress.
3. St. John's wort also contains various flavonoids and proanthocyanidin polymers.
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SPEICIFICATION SHEET
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Hypericin
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0.3% UV
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Appearance
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Black Brown Powder
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Loss on Drying
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< 5.0%
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Heavy Metals
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< 20ppm
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Arsenic(As)
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< 2ppm
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Lead(Pb)
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< 2ppm
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Total Plate Count
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< 1,000cuf/G
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Yeast & Mold
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< 100cuf/G
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E.Coli.
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative
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