Herbex Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is also named Lonicera Japonica. Its Chinese name “Jinyinhua” comes from the Compendium of Materia Medica(Bencao Gangmu), describing that the color is white in the beginning and later turns to yellow. The flower bud of Honeysuckle, especially for medical use, contains active component Chlorogenic Acid and has anti-inflammatory effect.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Features and benefits:
Chlorogenic Acid has anti-inflammatory effect in vitro. It can inhibit the activation of inflammatory factors such as TNF-α, IL-6, etc. and influence the metabolism of Arachidonic Acid.
Applications:
Recommended for anti-inflammatory products, soothing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
| Appearance | Yellow to deep yellow transparent liquid |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| pH(25℃) | 3.0-5.0 |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.320-1.370 |
| Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
| Content of Chlorogenic Acid(HPLC) | ≥0.1% |
| Total bacteria | < 100 CFU/ml |
| Yeast and mold | < 10 CFU/ml |
| Hg | < 1 mg/kg |
| As | < 2 mg/kg |
| Pb | < 5 mg/kg |
| Cd | < 5 mg/kg |
Recommended use level: 1.0 - 5.0%.
Shelf life: Two years.