contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components

Raw material:
Hypericum perforatum - Twigs with flowers

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1]. The extract is standardized by addition of MCT-oil.

Extract:
Brown - turbid, oily liquid at room temperature, with characteristic smell, stabilized with natural Tocopherol.

D/E-Ratio:
6,2 - 9,1 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA): Hypericum (St. John´s Wort) Flower/Twig Perforatum Extract, CAS-No. 84082-80-4, EINECS-No. 282-026-4 and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CAS-No. 73398-61-5, EINECS-No. 277-452-2 and Tocopherol, CAS-No. 59-02-9, EINECS-No. 200-412-2

Ingredients:
9 - 11 % total hyperforins, vegetable oil, resins and waxes, no photosensibilising hypericin.

Application:
In natural remedies and in cosmetic preparations because of the wound healing effect and inhibition of microorganisms [2], in creams and preparations for treatment of impure skin, as additive with preservative properties [3], internally for treating mild depression disorders.
(Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from invitro or animal testing and not be substantiated for humans. They don’t warrant end product properties. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Formulations with this extract are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Naturalness:
The product is 100 % natural and contains apart from MCT-oil and natural Tocopherol no other additives and no technical adjuncts.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of light at least 12 month

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Schempp, M. C., Pelz, K., Wittmer, A., Schöpf, E., Simon J. C., The Lancet, Vol 353, June 19,1999
[3] Lorenz, U.: Diplomarbeit: Beitrag zur Isolierung von Hyperforin aus Johanniskraut im Hinblick auf mögliche Verwendung

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.115.10, 13.02.2009

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