Pure Horny Goat Weed Extract, botanically known as Epimedium (specifically Epimedium sagittatum or Epimedium brevicornum), is a cornerstone of botanical wellness applications worldwide. The principal active phytochemical constituent driving its metabolic efficacy is Icariin (C33H40O15), a flavonol glycoside. As an expert B2B supplier, UniCare standardizes this extract from 10% to 98% pure Icariin via HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) verification.
From a pharmacology perspective, Icariin acts naturally to support vascular elasticity, restore nitric oxide production pathways, and optimize hormonal balance metrics without synthetic side effects. For global brands formulating dietary supplements, utilizing a standardized extract validated by chromatographic profiling guarantees batch-to-batch consistency and therapeutic reproducibility.
Additionally, the extraction processes are optimized to identify secondary bio-actives such as Epimedin A, B, and C. These co-factors synergize with Icariin, providing a complex chemical fingerprint that defines authentic, premium-grade Epimedium extract.
UniCare is a professional supplier of natural active ingredients. Our products are widely used in various fields such as dietary supplement, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We focus on product development and quality stability, and insist on growing together with our customers around the world.
UniCare has deep cooperation with several excellent Chinese manufacturers who have complete quality management system certifications, including but not limited to GMP, EU-GMP, CEP, ISO9001, ISO22000, and HACCP. Each factory has independent testing capabilities and is equipped with advanced and efficient testing equipment to ensure the high quality and long-term stability of each batch of products.
UniCare attaches great importance to the hardware conditions of production equipment and operates the largest and most advanced extraction factory setups in China. The entire production line in UniCare is controlled by a modern, intelligent, automatic control system.
Until now, UniCare has built up two GMP workshops containing six multi-functional extraction lines. Among these is the only production line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract of acetone process in the whole of China. Here are several other production lines including fermentation production lines and Chinese medicine pieces. A total of 30,000 tons of various Chinese medicine plant raw materials can be processed each year.
All processes strictly align with China GMP and EU-GMP regulatory benchmarks.
Certified status for Ginkgo Biloba extract, showcasing rigorous purification capabilities.
Automated PLC feedback loops monitor thermal profiles and flow rates across columns.
Countercurrent continuous industrial extraction ensures high yield and zero residue accumulation.
The only facility in mainland China handling acetone fractionation under EU-GMP parameters.
Six specialized 20-ton fermentation bioreactors for enzyme-modified plant products.
By securing direct botanical planting contracts and utilizing high-efficiency extraction pipelines, UniCare insulates global clients from seasonal pricing volatility and raw material supply shocks.
United New Life has established a leading and complete quality control system, strictly ensuring high-standard parameters in accordance with international protocols. Using advanced testing instruments, we monitor every step of the supply chain—from raw seed selection to the final drum serialization.
| Analytical Parameter Category | Specific Testing Scope & Target Compounds |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay testing, peak purity validation, raw material species fingerprinting (HPLC, HPTLC, UV-Vis) |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals profiling (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Copper), organochlorine pesticide residues, residual solvent fractions |
| Microbe Analysis | Total plate count, yeast & mold limits, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus |
| Raw Material Control | Geographical identification, non-GMO status validation, allergen screening, moisture and ash control limits |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Compliance verification against FDA, EFSA, CFDA, and local international monographs |
| Stability Test | Accelerated shelf-life profiling, humidity degradation curves, oxidation threshold verification |
| Others | pH value, particle size distribution (mesh validation), bulk/tapped density, optical rotation, sulfur dioxide residue |
Our central laboratory spans custom layout testing workspaces and is qualified by CNAS. Highly specialized technicians utilize top-tier analytical equipment to generate accurate Certificates of Analysis (COA):
| Instrument Model / Brand | Operational Quantity | Primary Industrial Utility |
|---|---|---|
| UHPLC Agilent 1290 | 2 Units | Ultra-high-pressure chromatography for ultra-fast active biomarker confirmation (Icariin, Ginkgolic Acids) |
| HPLC Agilent 1260 | 4 Units | High performance liquid chromatography for standard assay testing and purity validation protocols |
| HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT | 2 Units | Multi-channel liquid chromatography for routine raw ingredient active verification |
| ELSD Shimadzu 2000ES | 2 Units | Evaporative light scattering detection for compounds lacking chromophores (sugars, lipids, saponins) |
| Shimadzu GC-2010 | 1 Unit | Gas chromatography for monitoring organic volatile impurities and solvent residues |
| Shimadzu AA-7000 | 1 Unit | Atomic absorption spectrophotometry for precise heavy metal detection limits |
UniCare invests 10% of our annual net profit in research and development. In addition to optimizing and developing the existing natural plant extraction processes, we have also established a professional R&D department for natural fermentation products. By increasing investment in natural fermentation products, we aim to break through traditional processes and innovate within the industry.
UniCare maintains deep cooperation with the Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of fermentation, jointly developing and transforming new raw materials for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and natural health products into mass-produced applications.
In order to control raw materials more efficiently and with higher quality, a raw material procurement system has been established, extending procurement to each piece of agricultural land to ensure batch traceability. The storage of raw materials is operated according to an advanced quality management system, strictly controlling the content of active ingredients, moisture, ash, heavy metals, and pesticide residues.
To ensure the high quality of key products, UniCare cooperates with growers to establish dedicated ginkgo leaf planting bases, epimedium planting bases, phellodendron planting bases, and olive leaf planting bases. Some of these bases are managed in strict accordance with the GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practice) model. Additionally, we collaborate with plant research companies to cultivate high-yield seedlings through selective hybridization and gene optimization, helping to continuously manage unit costs for end-users.
In Western markets (US, UK, Germany), Icariin is widely formulated into male energy matrices, pre-workout booster formulations, and vitality capsules. Standardized 10% to 20% HPLC grades are typically integrated with other extracts such as Tongkat Ali, Maca, and Ginseng for synergistic effects.
In Asia and North America, water-soluble Epimedium extract powders are increasingly used in instant botanical tea blends, performance coffee shots, and wellness tonics. The extraction processes ensure minimal bitterness, good solubility, and stability under pasteurization conditions.
Importing botanical extracts requires compliance with complex regulatory frameworks. UniCare provides complete documentation support, including FDA DMF filings, Kosher and Halal validation, Allergen sheets, and USDA organic certifications, helping to facilitate custom clearances at EU and US borders.
