What is shikonin?
Shikonin is a natural ingredient extracted from the traditional herb comfrey and is rich in beneficial ingredients such as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. These ingredients give it unique functional properties. Shikonin is widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutraceutical industries for its therapeutic and cosmetic effects. It has also been used to improve skin health and promote healing.
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| name | Shikonin |
| Exterior | red to purple powder |
| Attributes | herbal extracts, natural pigments |
| purity | Varies depending on the product formulation |
| Product ingredients | Shikonin, alkannin, terpenoids |
| source | Extracted from the roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (gromwell) |
| use | Natural pigment, cosmetics, traditional medicine, herbal remedies |
| Test Methods | High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), UV-visible spectroscopy |
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Source of shikonin
Shikonin is mainly derived from lithospermum grown in different regions around the world. Comfrey, scientific name Lithospermum erythrorhizon, is an herb widely cultivated in many countries. These areas include China, South Korea, etc. The climate and soil conditions in these areas are suitable for the growth of lithospermum, ensuring the high quality of Shikonin. Currently, the main source of raw materials for Shikonin manufacturers is China, using natural and organic cultivation methods to ensure the purity and efficiency of the product.
The production process of shikonin
Selection of raw materials: High-quality comfrey is selected to ensure freshness and no pollution.
Extraction process: Shikonin is obtained by extracting the roots of comfrey.
Refining: The extract is refined to improve the purity and quality of Shikonin.
Packaging: Pack Shikonin to ensure its stability during transportation and storage.
Quality testing: Strict quality control is carried out, including testing of active ingredient content, microorganisms, etc. to ensure product safety and reliability.
Finished product: Shikonin after completing all steps is ready for sale or further processing.
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Product Specifications
| Project | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Sensory characteristics | Dark purple powder with typical Lithospermum aroma |
| Active ingredients | Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances |
| Solubility | Good in water and oil |
| Microbiological limits | Meet food safety standards |
| Heavy metal content | Comply with international food safety standards |
| Active ingredient content | Meet required standards |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100 CFU/g |
Features
Anti-inflammatory effect: Shikonin has significant anti-inflammatory activity and helps reduce skin inflammation.
Promotes healing: Helps speed up the healing process of skin wounds.
Antioxidant Properties: Rich in antioxidants, which help slow down the cellular aging process.
Antibacterial effect: Exhibits antibacterial activity against certain bacteria.
Skin Protection: Helps improve skin texture and color and improves overall skin health.
Detailed explanation of functional features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Anti-inflammatory effect | Reduce skin inflammation, suitable for sensitive and damaged skin |
| Promote healing | Accelerate the healing process of skin wounds |
| Antioxidant properties | Rich in antioxidants, helps slow down cell aging |
| Antibacterial effect | Exhibits antibacterial activity against certain bacteria |
| Skin Protection | Improve skin texture and color and improve overall skin health |
Benefits of Shikonin
Skin Health: Effectively reduces skin inflammation and promotes wound healing, suitable for sensitive and damaged skin.
Anti-Aging: Its antioxidant properties help slow down the skin aging process and keep the skin youthful.
Antibacterial: Antibacterial against certain types of bacteria, helping to maintain skin health.
Versatile Application: Suitable for a variety of skin care products, from daily skin care products to professional treatments.
Natural ingredients: As a natural extract, it is more popular among consumers and is in line with today's natural and organic beauty trends.
Application areas
Pharmaceutical field: used to treat skin inflammation and accelerate wound healing, effectively improving skin problems.
Cosmetic field: Shikonin is widely used in skin care products such as creams, essences and masks due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Nutraceutical field: used as food additives or nutraceutical ingredients to promote skin health and general well-being.
Contact information
As a dedicated supplier and exporter of Shikonin, our products are certified with major international standards including CNAS, Kosher, ISO 9001, Ecocert, HMA and GMP to ensure that they comply with the highest quality benchmarks. Our facilities are Global Good Manufacturing Practice certified, guaranteeing superior quality in every batch.
Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, exporter, importer, distributor, wholesaler or retailer, we can help you find the perfect Shikonin for your product needs.
Product names in different countries
China:紫草素
India: शतपुष्परएक्सट्रैक्ट (Shatapushpa Extract)
US/English: Purple Gromwell Extract
Germany: Steinbrech-Extrakt
Italy: Estratto di Lithospermum
Japan: Marisa
France: Extrait de lithosperme
UK: Purple Gromwell Extract
Russia: Экстракт камнеломки
Canada: Purple Gromwell Extract
