Hypericum perforatum extract

Hypericum perforatum extract (CAS 84082-80-4), derived from St. John's Wort, is a botanical extract standardized for active marker compounds including hypericin and hyperforin.

Where is Hypericum perforatum extract used?

• Dietary supplements: active botanical in capsule, tablet and softgel formats, with standardized hypericin content as quality benchmark
• Personal care: topical creams, serums and balms for antioxidant protection and skin-soothing
• Functional food and nutraceutical beverages: herbal teas, tinctures and liquid supplements
• Cosmetic manufacturers use it in after-sun and sensitive-skin lines.

Good to know: Standard commercial grades are defined by hypericin content, typically 0.3% to 0.5%; some suppliers offer hyperforin-standardized variants. Grades conforming to Ph. Eur. monograph specifications are available for pharmaceutical procurement.

Commercial specifications

• Hypericin content typically 0.3% to 0.5%
• Hyperforin-standardized variants available
• Ph. Eur. monograph grades for pharmaceutical procurement