Schizandra

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

Schizandra extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Schisandra, a plant in the Schisandraceae family, native to Northern China, the Russian Far East, and Korea. The extract is made from the berry. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Schizandra does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the berry of Schizandra (Schisandra). 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 Schizandra are available?

Schizandra (Schisandra) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, butylene glycol extract, and fluid extract. 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 Schizandra originate?

Schizandra (Schisandra) is native to Northern China, the Russian Far East, and Korea. Bio-Botanica sources raw Schizandra against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Schizandra extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Schizandra is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract and butylene glycol extract, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Schizandra extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Schizandra (Schisandra) 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 Schizandra material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Schizandra extract suited for?

Schizandra (Schisandra) 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 Schizandra 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 Schizandra (Schisandra) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Schizandra extract?

Every Schizandra (Schisandra) 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 Schizandra extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Schizandra (Schisandra) 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 Schizandra extract manufactured and tested?

Schizandra (Schisandra) 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.