Bupleurum falcatum extract

Bupleurum falcatum extract (CAS 89958-12-3), also known by its traditional Chinese medicine designation Chai Hu extract, is a standardized botanical extract derived from the root of the sickle-leaf hare's ear plant.

It is used across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications for its antioxidant activity and bioactive saikosaponin content. In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, it is incorporated into capsules and tablets.

The extract is frequently used in herbal blends targeting immune and hepatic support product lines. Cosmetic formulators use it in anti-aging and skin-conditioning products, where its antioxidant properties support stability.

It maintains an active positioning in premium skincare lines. In functional food and dietary supplement manufacturing, it serves as a botanical flavoring and bioactive ingredient in standardized herbal preparations.

It also appears in traditional medicine product lines across Asian markets, where Chai Hu is a recognized and commercially significant ingredient name. The extract is supplied as a dry powder or as a liquid extract.

Dry forms are the most common for supplement and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Standardized grades specifying saikosaponin content are available for regulated pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Both food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications are offered depending on the intended end market. These products meet rigorous quality benchmarks to ensure consistency across various industrial manufacturing batches.