Premium-grade plant extracts developed with advanced isolation technologies and rigorous quality validation.
Icariin is the primary active flavonol glycoside isolated from the genus Epimedium (commonly referred to as Horny Goat Weed). As a premium raw material, Icariin has gained significant global traction across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries due to its diverse physiological benefits, including phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibition, osteoprotective properties, and cardiovascular support.
The global trade of bulk Epimedium extract is witnessing a shift towards high-purity specifications (98% HPLC purity) for targeted pharmaceutical research, and standardized low-to-mid ranges (10%, 20%, 40%, 50%) for dietary supplements. As major exporters, Chinese manufacturers dominate the primary cultivation and extraction pipeline, sourcing wild and cultivated raw botanicals across the Qinling and Hanjiang River regions to produce consistent batches with minimal residual solvents.
Providing vertically integrated, scientifically validated plant extracts for food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications.
Andy Biotech is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium-quality, scientifically-validated plant extracts for the food, beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Founded on a commitment to purity, potency, and innovation, we bridge the gap between nature’s potential and your product development goals.
Our core strength lies in our vertically integrated process, which gives us complete control from seed to extract. We partner with a network of certified organic and sustainably managed farms to ensure the integrity of every raw material. Our state-of-the-art extraction facilities employ advanced technologies, including supercritical solvent and water-based methods, to preserve the full spectrum of bioactive compounds without compromising on environmental responsibility.
With an extraction facility engineered for compliance with WHO-GMP, NSF, and ISO criteria, Andy Biotech handles raw botanical processing under class 100,000 cleanroom regulations. We maximize structural active recovery rates using modern physical filtration, chromatography, and spray drying pathways.
Exceeding international regulatory criteria to guarantee zero-risk botanical raw materials.
Quality and safety are non-negotiable. Every batch undergoes rigorous testing in our in-house laboratories, equipped with HPLC, GC-MS, and other advanced analytical instruments. We guarantee compliance with stringent international standards, including ISO, NSF, cGMP, and related certifications. Our commitment to transparency means you receive comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for every product, ensuring traceability and peace of mind.
It’s one thing to just meet the regulations when providing ingredients, but when an ingredient supplier exceeds those standards and imposes even higher ones in its products that is a sign of a company who cares. Andy Biotech takes extra steps to ensure that our independent third-party laboratory-tested ingredients you want meet our standards as well as your own.
Our extensive portfolio features a wide range of standardized extract, ratio extract, and custom blends tailored to specific formulations. Whether you need Echinacea for immune support, Turmeric with high curcuminoid content, or innovative botanical blends for skincare, our technical team works closely with you to deliver exactly what your product requires. Andy Biotech provide high quality Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Lycopene Tomato Extract, Lutein Marigold Extract, Aloe Vera Gel Freeze Dried powder Aloe Vera Extract and other natural ingredients to food, health and nutraceutical industries.
A step-by-step review of our industrial extraction processes and quality milestones.
Sourced from high-altitude regions in the Qinling Mountains. Raw leaves are harvested during the late summer when Icariin concentration peaks inside the foliage.
Ground leaves undergo multi-stage reflux extraction using custom ratios of water and ethanol, isolating active glycosides without structural degradation.
The crude liquid passes through adsorption columns to select active compounds, concentrating the Icariin fractions from 10% to over 98% purity based on client target requirements.
Low-temperature spray or vacuum drying preserves chemical stability. The powder is milled to 80-100 mesh for optimal dissolution and compressibility in downstream operations.
How global buyers implement standardized Icariins across commercial formulations.
Icariin serves as a natural PDE5 inhibitor and nitric oxide pathway agonist, supporting circulation and hormonal wellness in premium performance blends.
Clinical pathways indicate that Icariin promotes osteoblast proliferation while downregulating osteoclasts, positioning it as a target ingredient for post-menopausal bone support formulations.
Used in anti-aging cosmetic lines for its high antioxidant capacity, reducing UV-induced oxidative stress on skin fibroblasts and sustaining collagen density.
Connecting traditional botanical knowledge with modern, standardized biotechnology.
Andy was born in a small village close to Hanjiang River in Hanzhong Shaanxi province, China. Thirty years ago, when she was still a little child, she caught a cold, but the medical services were not available unless the family crossed over high mountains to find a hospital. Thus, Andy's grandfather first used Echinacea leaves soaked in water for her treatment, then he dug Echinacea root and shredded into pulp and squeezed the liquid for Andy to drink one spoon every two hours. Andy recovered after this treatment.
As a child, Andy watched his grandfather harness the healing power of plants in his humble garden. His ancient herbal remedies were not just treatments; they were magic. That early wonder blossomed into a profound passion for plant extracts and a deep respect for nature’s wisdom. From that time on, little Andy swore that he would help to spread all herbs all over the world to give benefit to more people.
This personal journey is the heart of Andy Biotech. It’s why Andy Biotech are dedicated to researching and delivering the purest, most effective botanical solutions for modern wellness. Andy’s lifelong vow is to honor that tradition by innovating for a healthier future, empowering lives through the timeless power of plants.
Technical answers for supply chain managers, formulation chemists, and global procurement departments.
We standardize our Epimedium extracts using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with UV detection. This allows us to quantify the exact percentage of active Icariin and related flavonoids (such as epimedin A, B, and C) to guarantee consistent efficacy and avoid adulteration.
Yes, our raw materials undergo Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) screening to verify compliance with FDA, USP <2232>, and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) maximum residue limits for Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury.
Our standard bulk packaging is 25 kg fiber drums with double food-grade polyethylene inner bags. The MOQ for standard concentrations (e.g., 10%, 20% HPLC) is typically 25 kg (1 drum), though custom formulation runs and high-purity isolations (e.g., 98% HPLC) can be negotiated at smaller scale for research and pilot trials.
Pure Icariin is poorly soluble in cold water. For functional beverage producers, we process Epimedium extracts using specific carrier agents or molecular encapsulation methods (such as beta-cyclodextrin complexes) to yield a 100% water-soluble powder without modifying the compound's core bio-activity.
Documented validation showing our adherence to global botanical extraction safety rules.
Premium raw botanical powders processed at our vertically integrated China extraction facilities.
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