Epimedium Extract Powder | Icariin 10%, 20%, 98% HPLC
Green Life Herb supplies standardized Epimedium Extract Powder for nutraceutical brands, dietary supplement manufacturers, functional food developers, contract manufacturers, and ingredient importers worldwide.
Derived from the leaves of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim., this botanical ingredient is standardized to Icariin at 10%, 20%, or 98% by HPLC. We help buyers select an appropriate grade based on formulation format, target active level, cost structure, documentation needs, and market requirements.
Request a quotation, technical specification, sample, COA, or HPLC chromatogram for your project at sales16@gl-herb.com.
Active Compound: Icariin
Icariin is a prenylated flavonol glycoside naturally found in Epimedium species. It is the key analytical marker for this product and the basis for the 10%, 20%, and 98% HPLC specifications.
Epimedium contains multiple flavonoid compounds. Therefore, the selected Icariin level materially affects ingredient concentration, formulation approach, sensory profile, and cost-in-use. A 10% or 20% grade may be appropriate for botanical blends, while 98% Icariin is generally considered for projects that require a concentrated, clearly standardized active input.
Available Icariin Specifications
Green Life Herb offers three primary Icariin grades to support different product concepts and formulation requirements.
| Grade | Typical Buyer Need | Formulation Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Icariin 10% HPLC | Broad-spectrum botanical formulas and value-oriented supplement blends | Suitable where Epimedium is one component in a multi-ingredient formula. |
| Icariin 20% HPLC | Mid-strength standardized formulas | Balances active-compound concentration and formulation cost. |
| Icariin 98% HPLC | High-purity active ingredient projects and precise-dose formulations | Suitable where a concentrated Icariin input and lower inclusion volume are required. |
Why Source Epimedium Extract from Green Life Herb
A successful botanical ingredient program requires more than an assay result. Buyers need a supplier that can support technical evaluation, batch consistency, documentation review, packaging requirements, and ongoing supply planning.
Green Life Herb supports global B2B customers with:
- Icariin-standardized grades at 10%, 20%, and 98% HPLC
- Samples for formulation and quality evaluation
- Batch-specific COA and HPLC chromatogram availability
- Technical documents including specification sheet, TDS, MSDS, and testing information upon request
- Customized specifications, particle size, packaging, and project-oriented solutions where feasible
- OEM and private-label support for qualified projects
- Documentation support for buyer qualification and supplier review
- Commercial coordination for international ingredient procurement
Product Quality and Batch Consistency
Icariin is the principal marker compound used to standardize this Epimedium extract. HPLC assay testing is used to verify the specified Icariin content for the selected grade.
Quality evaluation can be supported with documentation covering relevant parameters such as:
- Botanical and product identification
- Icariin assay by HPLC
- Appearance and physical characteristics
- Moisture and ash
- Heavy metals
- Microbiological limits
- Pesticide residues, where required
- Residual solvents, where applicable
- Batch COA
- HPLC chromatogram
- TDS and MSDS
Scientific and Formulation guide for Epimedium Extract
Epimedium has a long history of traditional use, and Icariin has been investigated in laboratory, animal, and limited human research settings. This research provides useful formulation context, but it should not be treated as substantiation for disease-treatment claims or as proof of efficacy for every Epimedium ingredient or finished product.
A 24-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated a multi-component Epimedium-derived phytoestrogen flavonoid formula containing Icariin, daidzein, and genistein in postmenopausal women. Because the study evaluated a combination formula rather than this single raw material alone, it should be interpreted carefully for finished-product development. View the PubMed record
Reviews of Icariin describe potential biological mechanisms and substantial preclinical research interest. They also note the need for higher-quality and larger clinical studies before therapeutic conclusions can be made. View a review on Icariin and male reproduction and a review of Icariin research limitations.
For any finished product, the brand owner remains responsible for ingredient suitability, safety assessment, local regulatory compliance, permitted claims, dosage determination, and label review.
Application Areas
Epimedium Extract Powder may be considered for:
- Dietary supplement capsules and tablets
- Men’s vitality and healthy-aging formula concepts
- Women’s wellness and bone-health formula concepts
- Botanical blend powders
- Functional food and nutrition formats, subject to local regulatory review
- Customized multi-ingredient formulations
- Research and product-development projects requiring standardized Icariin input
Application suitability depends on the selected grade, local regulations, dosage form, intended claims, and finished-product stability requirements. Green Life Herb can provide preliminary specification guidance and sample support for qualified formulation projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between 10%, 20%, and 98% Icariin?
The main difference is the concentration of Icariin measured by HPLC. The 10% and 20% grades are commonly considered for standardized botanical blends, while 98% Icariin is intended for projects requiring a high-purity active ingredient and more precise active-input control.
Q: How should I select the right Epimedium Extract specification?
Selection should be based on your target Icariin dose, dosage form, blend complexity, target cost, market regulations, and label positioning. Send us your formulation brief, and we can recommend a starting grade for evaluation.
Q: Can you provide an HPLC chromatogram?
Yes. HPLC chromatogram availability can be confirmed during sample request, quotation, or batch qualification.
Q: Do you provide COA, TDS, and MSDS?
Yes. Product specification, COA, TDS, MSDS, and relevant testing information can be provided upon request for buyer evaluation.
Q: Do you offer samples?
Samples are available for qualified formulation, quality-control, and purchasing evaluation.
Q: Can Green Life Herb support OEM or private-label projects?
Yes. We can support qualified OEM and private-label projects involving ingredient selection, formula coordination, packaging, documentation, and production planning.
Request a Sample, COA, or Quotation
Tell us your required Icariin specification, application, target market, packaging preference, and estimated quantity through the bottom inquiry form. Green Life Herb will help you evaluate the appropriate Epimedium Extract grade and prepare the relevant technical information for your sourcing process.
