If you work in nutraceuticals or indie skincare, you’ve probably bumped into Paeonia Extract at some point—usually praised for its soothing profile and that quietly famous marker compound, paeoniflorin. I’ve seen it cycle from niche TCM staple to mainstream actives lists, and, to be honest, it’s having a moment again. Supply is more predictable now, specs are cleaner, and brands are asking for tighter standardization. Origin here is clear too: NO.12, XIJIAN STREET, SHIJIAZHUANG CITY, HEBEI PROVINCE, CHINA.
Two currents stand out: 1) standardization toward ≥10% paeoniflorin by HPLC; 2) clean solvent demands (water/ethanol). Cosmetic labs lean into skin comfort claims; supplement brands favor women’s wellness blends. I guess what surprised me this year is how many customers say they now expect EU pesticide compliance as table stakes, not a bonus. Sensible.
| Botanical source | Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (Radix Paeoniae Alba) |
| Plant part | Root (peeled, dried) |
| Marker / assay | Paeoniflorin ≥10% HPLC (custom: 20–30% on request) |
| Solvent system | Water + food-grade ethanol |
| Appearance | Light brown to off-white powder (≈ depends on crop) |
| Particle size | 80–120 mesh |
| Loss on drying | ≤5% (105°C) |
| Heavy metals | Pb ≤2 ppm; As ≤1 ppm; Cd ≤1 ppm; Hg ≤0.1 ppm (ICP-MS) |
| Microbial | TAMC ≤1,000 CFU/g; TYMC ≤100 CFU/g; E. coli/Salm. absent |
| Pesticides | Complies EU 396/2005 multi-residue |
| Residual solvents | USP <467>: Class 1 ND; ethanol ≤5,000 ppm |
| Shelf life / pack | 24 months; 25 kg fiber drum (double PE), 1 kg foil for samples |
Typical batch snapshot (example): paeoniflorin 12.3% (HPLC), moisture 3.5%, Pb 0.8 ppm, total aerobic count 410 CFU/g. It seems stable, but always verify your own QC.
Customer feedback? Many customers say skin feel is “calmer by week two.” Not clinical, but consistent.
| Vendor | Origin | Assay (paeoniflorin) | Certifications | MOQ | Lead time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEX Herbal Medicine | Hebei, China | ≥10% (typical 12–15%) | ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP | 1 kg | ≈7–10 days | Custom 20–30%; clean solvent |
| EU Trader | EU/China | 5–10% | FSSC 22000 | 5 kg | 2–3 weeks | Strong cosmetic focus |
| US Nutraceutical | US (import) | 10% standardized | cGMP, NSF | 25 kg | 1–2 weeks ex-warehouse | Faster logistics, higher price |
Options include 10–30% Paeonia Extract, 60–120 mesh milling, ethanol-only or water-only process (where required), and maltodextrin-free lots. Usual pack is 25 kg fiber drum; samples ship in 1 kg foil. Lead times are sane unless harvest swings—book early in Q3, I’d say.
Built to align with ChP Radix Paeoniae Alba monograph, USP Herbal Medicines Compendium methods for marker assays, ISO 22000 food safety systems, and cosmetic GMP (ISO 22716) where applicable. Always align your label claims with destination-market rules.
