American Ginseng

What is American Ginseng extract, and what species does it come from?

American Ginseng extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Panax quinquefolius, a plant in the Araliaceae family, native to Eastern North America. The extract is made from the root. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of American Ginseng does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the root of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of American Ginseng are available?

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, fluid extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does American Ginseng originate?

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is native to Eastern North America. Bio-Botanica sources raw American Ginseng against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is American Ginseng extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. American Ginseng is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and Zea-Botanicals®, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is American Ginseng extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized American Ginseng material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is American Ginseng extract suited for?

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for American Ginseng extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with American Ginseng extract?

Every American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is American Ginseng extract sold, and can I get a sample?

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is American Ginseng extract manufactured and tested?

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.