If you’ve been hunting for liquid herbal extracts wholesale, you’ve probably noticed two things: demand is up, and expectations are higher. Brands now ask for clean-label solvents, pharmacopoeial testing, and repeatable potency, not vague “herbal strength.” Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) sits in a sweet spot—time-tested, research-backed, and surprisingly versatile for tinctures, shots, and functional beverages.
Quick context: I visited the source at NO.12, XIJIAN STREET, SHIJIAZHUANG CITY, HEBEI PROVINCE, CHINA—ground zero for steady supply and sensible pricing. The team talks less, shows more: batch records, HPLC runs, and real COAs. It’s not flashy, but it works.
| Spec | Typical Value (≈; real-world may vary) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Root (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.) |
| Actives (HPLC) | Salvianolic acid B ≥20%; Tanshinone IIA ≥1.5% |
| Extraction solvent | Hydro-ethanolic (food-grade); glycerin option |
| Drug:extract ratio | 1:3 to 1:5 |
| Alcohol content | 20–60% v/v (customizable) |
| Appearance | Reddish-brown liquid, characteristic aroma |
| Microbial limits | TPC ≤10³ cfu/g; Yeast/Mold ≤10² cfu/g; Pathogens: ND (USP /) |
| Heavy metals | Pb ≤1.0 ppm, As ≤1.0 ppm, Cd ≤0.5 ppm, Hg ≤0.1 ppm (ICP-MS; USP ) |
| Residual solvents | Meets ICH Q3C |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE drum or 5 kg glass; nitrogen-flushed |
| Shelf life | 24–36 months (unopened, cool/dark) |
| Certs | GMP, ISO 22000/HACCP; Halal/Kosher on request |
Materials: authenticated Danshen roots, moisture checked; Methods: controlled hydro-ethanolic maceration (45–65°C), percolation, concentration under vacuum, membrane clarification, 0.2 μm sterile filtration. QC: HPLC (marker assay), ICP-MS (elements), GC-MS (solvents), pesticide screen (USP ), microbial per USP/EP. Packaging under nitrogen. It sounds dry, but this is what keeps lot-to-lot consistent.
Advantages: fast absorption, tight specs, scalable MOQs, and—many customers say—clean taste for a root extract. I guess palatability matters more than we admit.
| Vendor | Actives (HPLC) | Lead Time | Docs/Certs | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEX Herbal (Salvia Miltiorrhiza) | Salv B ≥20%; Tan IIA ≥1.5% | 7–15 days | COA, MSDS, GMP, ISO 22000, Halal/Kosher | 25 kg |
| Supplier A (EU) | Salv B ≥15% | 3–5 weeks | GMP, HACCP | 10–20 kg |
| Supplier B (US) | Standardized blend | 2–3 weeks | GMP; partial COA | 5 gal |
Options: solvent system (ethanol/glycerin), alcohol %, DER ratio, sweetener-free, low-temperature extraction for sensitive formulas. Recent COA snapshot: Salvianolic acid B 22.3% (HPLC), Tanshinone IIA 1.7%; TPC 300 cfu/g; Pb 0.52 ppm; residues within ICH Q3C. That’s solid for liquid herbal extracts wholesale.
A mid-size beverage brand swapped a powder extract for this liquid and cut precipitation complaints by ≈70% over three months (n=8 lots). Sensory panel (internal) rated a 0.3% inclusion as “clean, slightly earthy.” Not dramatic, but it sells—repeat orders doubled. That echoes what I hear across liquid herbal extracts wholesale buyers: consistency beats hype.
Bottom line: if your roadmap includes functional drinks, tinctures, or cosmeceuticals, this Salvia miltiorrhiza liquid checks the right boxes—methodical QC, stable supply, and the paperwork buyers need. Short Description: a dependable, test-forward extract that behaves on the line. For broader liquid herbal extracts wholesale programs, matching DER and solvent early saves a lot of reformulation pain later.
