St. John's Wort Extract cas.: 118-34-3

Name: St. John's Wort Extract

Botanical Source: St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum in latin) is native to and relatively widespread in the temperate climes of Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It was also introduced to other temperate climes. It prefers sunny locations on dry, limy or primary rocky soils and is found on fallow land, the edges of meadows and forests, walls, and paths up to an altitude of 1500 metres.

Active Ingredient: 0.3% Hypericins Test By UV/ HPLC

Appearance: Black Brown Fine Powder

Molecular Formula: C30H16O8

Molecular Mass: 504.44

CAS No.: 118-34-3

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: 24Months when properly stored.

Packing: 25/kg paper drum and double plastic food bags inside

Main Functions: St. John's Wort Extract is a secure nerval nutrilite. It has always been used for mild to moderate depression. Scientific studies suggest that it acts to increase the activity and prolong the action of the neurotransmitters serotonin and noradrenaline, in a similar manner to standard antidepressants, but with fewer reported side effects.