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Plant's Power Inc St. Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Macerated Oil

Plant's Power Inc St. Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Macerated Oil is flowering tops infused in olive oil for a minimum of 28 days. It is red to dark red with a sweet scent and a slight olive oil note.

INCI Name: Hypericum Perforatum Oil

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Properties

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Country of Origin
CAS No.
84082-80-4, 68917-49-7
Constituents
  • Hypericin
  • Hyperforin
  • Features & Benefits

    Product Characteristics

    St. John's Wort Macerated Oil is graded by the amount of hypericin. This can be visually seen by how red the oil is. The darker the better, light red to orangish colored oils have less active constituents

    Product Features
  • Anti-oxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-microbial
  • Applications & Uses

    Uses
  • Therapeutic cosmetic products
  • Very helpful with dermatitis and psoriasis
  • Properties

    Appearance
    Oily liquid
    Odor
    Olive oil
    Taste
    Olive oil
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Specific Gravity (d20/20)0.905 - 0.925--
    Refractive Index (nd20)1.465 - 1.475--
    Peroxide Value51.34meq O₂/kg-
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Hypericin Content0.024mg/mlUV Spectrophotometry
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Countmax. 100 - 1000000ufc/g-
    Yeasts and Mouldsmax. 100 - 1000000ufc/g-

    Storage & Handling

    Storage

    Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.