What is Verbenae Extract?
Verbenae Extract is a standardized herbal extract. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part Used: Plant
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E.Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Verbenae Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Verbenae Extract used for? Common Verbena (Verbena officinalis) is a standardized herbal raw material traditionally used in dietary supplements for respiratory tract/sinus, nervous system, and anti-inflammatory support due to its content of iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, and phenylpropanoids. It provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as dried herb (tea), extract, capsules, tinctures, and combination syrups.
Benefits and Main Uses of Verbenae Extract
- Respiratory Tract and Sinus Support: Common Verbena is an ingredient in the herbal Sinupret (BNO-101) formulation used for sinusitis treatment; it supports mucus elimination with secretolytic and anti-inflammatory properties (evidence from combination products, limited evidence).
- Anti-inflammatory Effect: Experimental studies have shown that common verbena extract reduces edema and lowers levels of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β (preclinical evidence).
- Nervous System and Relaxation: Used in traditional folk medicine for stress, anxiety, insomnia, and headaches; sedative and anxiolytic effects have been observed in rodent studies (traditional use).
- Immune Support: Some studies suggest that its components can enhance the activity of natural killer (NK) cells (preclinical, limited evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Iridoid glycosides and phenylpropanoid esters exhibit anti-inflammatory and secretolytic effects; it is also suggested that they contribute to sedative effects by strengthening the GABAergic system.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Verbenae Extract is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Plant.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Verbenae Extract.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.