Terminalia chebula extract

Terminalia chebula extract (CAS 90131-48-9), derived from the dried fruit of the haritaki tree, is a concentrated botanical ingredient.

Where is Terminalia chebula extract used?

• Nutraceutical and dietary supplement production: incorporated into capsules and tablets
• Functional food: antioxidant support
• Personal care: anti-aging creams, serums, and scalp treatments where oxidative stress protection is a primary objective
• Pharmaceutical: botanical active for herbal preparations and standardized plant-based products
• Food producers apply it as a natural antioxidant to extend shelf stability.

Good to know: Standardized for polyphenol and tannin content, it functions as a natural antioxidant and stabilizing agent in finished formulations. Material is commonly standardized to defined polyphenol or tannin percentages.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized for polyphenol and tannin content
• Standard grades include food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications
• Meets FCC and USP standards where applicable