Scientific Integrity
We verify botanical identity, standardize active marker yields, and eliminate impurities to deliver clinical-grade formulations with total transparency.
Every single batch of botanical raw materials and finished formulations undergoes systematic validation at our ISO/GMP laboratory hubs.
High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography verifies exact plant genus and species.
Traditional visual identification is insufficient to detect species dilution or substitution. We utilize HPTLC fingerprinting to map the unique phytochemical signature of each plant against verified reference standards (USP/AHP), ensuring absolute authenticity before any crop is processed.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography quantifies active phytochemical marker levels.
Consistent clinical potency requires standardized active compound percentages. We run quantitative HPLC or UPLC-MS assays on every batch. For example, our KSM-66® Ashwagandha is verified to contain ≥ 5% withanolides, and our Turmeric is standardized to 95% total Curcuminoids.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry monitors safety limits in parts-per-billion.
We screen for impurities to ensure clean, regulatory-compliant supply lines. ICP-MS checks for toxic heavy metals (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic). High-resolution Gas and Liquid Chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS & LC-MS/MS) screens for over 450 agricultural pesticide residues, solvent residues, and USP microbiological pathogens.
All wholesale batches are shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming the following testing standards:
| Testing Parameter | Methodology | Wholesale Acceptance Limit | Safety Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) | ICP-MS | Lead < 0.5 ppm, Cadmium < 0.2 ppm | USP < 561 Compliant |
| Pesticide Residues | GC-MS/MS / LC-MS/MS | Non-Detectable (ND) | EPA / EU Regulatory limits |
| Microbiological Count | USP / AOAC | Yeast/Mold < 100 CFU/g, E.coli/Salmonella Neg | USP < 2021 Safe Limits |
| Phytochemical Markers | HPLC / UPLC-MS | Batch-specific (e.g., Withanolides ≥ 5%) | Clinical Efficacy Guarantee |
| Solvent Residues | Headspace GC-MS | Non-Detectable (ND) for Hexane/Methanol | Clean Label, CO2/Water only |
Are you a brand formulator or quality assurance manager seeking raw ingredient specifications, material safety datasheets (SDS), or HPTLC chromatogram profiles? Contact our scientific affairs office.
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