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Purple Gromwell Extract (Lithospermum erythrorhizon / Arnebia euchroma) – Shikonin 1–98%
Lithospermum erythrorhizon / Arnebia euchroma
- Marker compound
- Shikonin
- Standardisation
- 1–98% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Root
- Origin
- China, Japan
Purple Gromwell Extract (Lithospermum erythrorhizon / Arnebia euchroma) – Shikonin 1–98%
Purple Gromwell extract is produced from the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon / Arnebia euchroma (Boraginaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Shikonin. Available grades: 1%, 5%, 20%, 98%. Typical sourcing: China, Japan. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements, cosmetics & personal care, food & beverage, pharmaceutical.
1%5%20%98%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Lithospermum erythrorhizon / Arnebia euchroma |
| Common names | Purple gromwell, Zi Cao |
| Plant family / part | Boraginaceae / Root |
| Marker compound | Shikonin |
| Phytochemical class | Quinones › Naphthoquinones & benzoquinones |
| Available grades | 1%, 5%, 20%, 98% |
| Made-to-order grades | 5%, 20% (produced on request; confirm lead time) |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Japanese Pharmacopoeia |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | China, Japan |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg; 98% grade: Sample (1 g), 50 g, 250 g, 1 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Skin & Hair Care
- Natural Colours
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical
Traditional systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kampo (Japanese)
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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