Description
COA-BACKED BOTANICAL INGREDIENT
Artemisia annua Whole Herb Extract
Artemisia annua herb extract is supplied as a dried 10:1 preparation of the whole herb for B2B formulation and further processing. This grade is a botanical ratio preparation and is not a purified artemisinin product; buyers requiring the isolated compound should specify it separately. It is a botanical raw material and is not a finished consumer product.
COA-Backed Specification
| Botanical identity | Artemisia annua |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Whole herb |
| Form and colour | Fine greenish-brown powder |
| Assay | Extract ratio 10:1 by TLC |
| Method | TLC |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | <=5.0%; result 4.60% |
| Ash | <=5.0%; result 2.40% |
| Heavy metals | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Microbiological limits | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Representative batch | LXHH260428 |
| Manufacture date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Shelf life | Two years when stored properly |
Representative values do not replace the current shipment COA.
Buyer Decision Guide
Confirm on the certificate of analysis that this is a ratio preparation and not an artemisinin-standardised material, since the two are released on entirely different analytical bases. Agree the ratio, the delivered particle size and the packing before approval.
- Confirmed on the certificate of analysis as a ratio preparation, not artemisinin-standardised
- Ratio basis and analytical method stated
- Particle size and packing agreed at quotation
- Samples available for evaluation against the buyer’s own process
- Documentation: COA, specification sheet and safety data sheet
- Regulatory status, permitted uses and labelling are the buyer’s responsibility for the destination market
How This Grade Differs
Artemisia annua is offered as whole-herb ratio extracts and as artemisinin-standardised or purified products. This grade is a 10:1 botanical preparation released on a ratio basis. It is not interchangeable with an artemisinin-standardised extract or with the isolated compound.
For a substitution review, compare botanical identity, plant part, assay target, analytical method, physical form and the current offered-batch COA.
Application Areas
- Hard capsules and two-piece capsule filling
- Dry blends and premix manufacturing
- Traditional formula powders
- Further extraction and fractionation by the buyer
Packaging and Delivery
- Evaluation sample typically 10-20 g, subject to stock
- Regular MOQ typically 1 kg
- 1 kg foil bag or 25 kg fibre drum with inner food-grade liner
- Custom packing and private-label options subject to confirmation
- Typical lead time 7-15 working days after deposit
Quality and Documentation
Representative batch LXHH260428 supports the specification table above. Use the cited record for preliminary comparison and request the offered-lot COA for final technical approval. Batch COA, specification sheet, agreed third-party testing and export documents are available for buyer verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specification defines Artemisia annua Herb Extract?
For Artemisia annua Herb Extract: Extract ratio 10:1 by TLC, tested by TLC.
Which identity details must remain consistent?
For Artemisia annua Herb Extract: match Artemisia annua and plant part Whole herb across the quotation, specification and offered-batch COA. The offered grade is Extract ratio 10:1 by TLC.
How is batch-specific approval completed?
For Artemisia annua Herb Extract: the page cites representative batch LXHH260428. Final approval requires the current lot’s identity, specification results and relevant dates.
What forms part of the technical review?
For Artemisia annua Herb Extract: do not assess Extract ratio 10:1 by TLC in isolation; particle size, moisture or drying data and market-relevant safety limits can also affect acceptance.
Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
LongBio is Shaanxi Longsheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a direct manufacturer of botanical extracts and functional ingredients integrating R&D, production and export support. Factory review can be arranged by video or an on-site visit.
Can I request the current batch COA before ordering?
Yes. Request the applicable current or representative COA and compare product identity, method, limits and results before approving a purchase order.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The regular MOQ is typically 1 kg. An evaluation sample of 10-20 g can usually be arranged before a formal order, subject to stock.
Do you support custom specifications or packing?
Alternative assay targets, particle size, packing and private-label requirements can be reviewed case by case, subject to production feasibility and a revised written specification.
Request COA, Sample or Quotation
Send your target specification, application, order quantity, destination country and required test limits.
