Shikonin Powder
Plant Source: Lithospermum officinale
CAS No: 517-89-5
Appearance: Purple powder
Test Method: HPLC/UV
Sample: Free sample available
Certifications: GMP, ISO9001:2016, ISO22000:2006, HACCP, KOSHER and HALAL
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Product Introduction
What is Shikonin Powder?
Shikonin powder is a natural naphthoquinone compound extracted from the roots of Boraginaceae plants. It is commonly used in the clinic to treat ulcers and dermatitis. It has significant and extensive anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-tumor activities and is widely used in medicine, cosmetics and food.
Kintaihealth® has more than 10 years of experience in the production and sales of shikonin. If you are interested in shikonin, please contact us.
Shikonin Powder Details
Specifications of Shikonin Powder
| Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
| Assay(Shikonin) | ≥30% | 31.24% | UV |
| Physical & Chemical Control | |||
| Appearance | Purple powder | Complies | Visual |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | CP2010 |
| Identification | (+) | Positive | TLC |
| Loss on drying | ≤5% | 3.79% | CP2010 |
| Ash | ≤5% | 2.41% | CP2010 |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10 ppm | Complies | CP2010 |
| As | ≤2 ppm | Complies | GB/T 5009.11-2003 |
| Pb | ≤3 ppm | Complies | GB/T 5009.12-2003 |
| Hg | ≤2 ppm | Complies | GB/T 5009.15-2003 |
| Cd | ≤2 ppm | Complies | GB/T 5009.17-2003 |
| Microbiological | |||
| Total plate count | ≤10,000 cfu/g | Complies | AOAC990.12,16th |
| Yeast & mould | ≤1000 cfu/g | Complies | AOAC996.08, 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies | AOAC990.12 |
| E. Coli | Negative | Complies | AOAC2001.05 |
Benefits of Shikonin Powder
Anti-inflammatory effect:
Inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators by macrophages, regulates the NF-κB signaling pathway, and significantly reduces inflammatory responses.
Antibacterial and antiviral:
Shikonin powder has an inhibitory effect on bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, as well as influenza virus and herpes virus, and is traditionally used to treat infectious skin diseases.
Antioxidant and anti-aging:
Scavenges free radicals, reduces oxidative stress damage, and delays skin aging, and is often used in anti-aging cosmetics.
Anti-tumor effect:
Induces apoptosis of various tumor cells, inhibits proliferation and metastasis, and the mechanism involves cell cycle arrest and activation of apoptosis pathways.
Applications of Shikonin Powder
Medical field:
Topical preparations: Treat eczema, dermatitis, burns, ulcers, etc., and promote wound healing.
Oral preparations: Traditionally used to clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and activate blood circulation, but many European and American countries restrict its oral and long-term topical use due to safety disputes.
Cosmetic field:
Anti-inflammatory and anti-acne: Add to lotions and creams to relieve sensitive skin, redness, swelling and itching, and fade acne marks and spots and scars.
Natural pigments: Its deep red pigment can be used in natural hair dyes or lipsticks.
OEM and ODM Services
Kintaihealth® is a professional shikonin powder manufacturer and supplier. We offer OEM and ODM administrations to take care of the particular necessities and prerequisites of our clients. Our group of specialists can foster modified items and offer coordinated support arrangements.
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