Salidroside (Rhodiola rosea Extract) – Premium Herbal Extract for Supplements, Cosmetics & Functional Foods
1. Product Overview
Salidroside is a naturally occurring bioactive compound extracted from Rhodiola rosea, a well-known adaptogenic herb traditionally used to support energy, stress balance, cognitive performance, and immune resilience.
As a herbal extract supplier and botanical extract manufacturer based in China, we provide high-purity Salidroside suitable for dietary supplements, cosmetics, functional beverages, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Our Salidroside is produced in a GMP-certified plant extract factory, ensuring consistent quality, traceability, and verified safety standards.
2. Botanical Source
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Latin Name: Rhodiola rosea L.
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Plant Part Used: Root
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Extraction Method: Water–ethanol extraction
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Active Marker: Salidroside
3. Key Benefits & Scientific Functions
3.1 Health Benefits

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Stress Modulation & Adaptogenic Support
Helps the body adapt to physical and emotional stress by regulating cortisol pathways. -
Energy & Anti-Fatigue Effects
Supports ATP production and reduces the feeling of tiredness during long working hours or training. -
Cognitive & Mental Clarity
Research suggests improved focus, memory, and resistance to mental fatigue. -
Antioxidant & Cellular Protection
Helps counter oxidative stress, supporting heart, immune, and metabolic wellness. -
Mood Balance
Traditionally used to support calmness and emotional well-being.
4. Traditional Applications
Used historically in Tibetan, Nordic, and Russian herbal medicine, Rhodiola rosea was consumed to enhance stamina, improve cold resistance, promote longevity, and support mental clarity in demanding environments.
5. Recommended Dosage
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Dietary Supplements: 50–300 mg/day Salidroside depending on formula design
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Beverages / Functional Drinks: 10–50 mg per serving
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Cosmetics: 0.1–0.5% in skincare emulsions or serums
Dosages may vary based on product positioning, local regulations, and formulation goals.
6. Formulation Guidance
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Pairs well with:
Panax ginseng extract, Ashwagandha extract, Green tea catechins, CoQ10, Magnesium -
Ideal for formulations targeting:
Energy, stress balance, anti-fatigue, mental wellness, anti-aging, sports nutrition
We also support customized herbal extract solutions for brand-specific formulations.
7. Product Specifications (COA Preview)
7.1 General Information
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown to yellow-brown powder |
| Odor/Taste | Characteristic |
| Assay (Salidroside) | 1%–98% by HPLC |
| Solubility | Soluble in water & ethanol |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 5.0% |
7.2 Pesticide Residue Testing
| Item | Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Organophosphorus pesticides | Complies | GC-MS |
| Organochlorine pesticides | Complies | GC-MS |
| Carbamates | Complies | LC-MS/MS |
| Pyrethroids | Complies | GC-MS |
7.3 Heavy Metal Testing
| Item | Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
7.4 Microbiological Testing
| Item | Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | GB Standard |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | GB Standard |
| E. coli | Negative | GB Standard |
| Salmonella | Negative | GB Standard |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | GB Standard |
| Coliforms | Negative | GB Standard |
8. Production Process
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Raw Material Selection (wild/plantation roots, authenticated & ID tested)
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Cleaning & Drying
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Water/Ethanol Extraction
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Filtration & Concentration
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Purification (resin / membrane / crystallization)
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Spray Drying
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Blending & Sieving
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Quality Testing (HPLC, ICP-MS, microbiology)
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Final Packaging in GMP facility
This workflow ensures purity, stability, and consistency for bulk herbal extracts manufactured at scale.
9. Storage & Shelf Life
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Storage: Keep sealed, avoid moisture, light, and heat
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Shelf Life: 24–36 months under recommended conditions
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Packaging: 1kg/foil bag; 25kg/drum; custom packaging available
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MOQ: 1kg for testing, 25kg for production batches
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Free sample herbal extract available for evaluation
10. Logistics & Delivery
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Shipping Options: DHL, FedEx, UPS, air freight, sea freight
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Lead Time: 1–3 days for stock items; 7–15 days for customized lots
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Worldwide delivery with export documentation (COA, MSDS, TDS)
11. Application Industries
Salidroside is widely used across multiple sectors:
Dietary Supplements
Energy boosters, anti-stress formulas, nootropic products, sports recovery.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Anti-fatigue serums, antioxidant skincare, anti-aging essences.
Food & Beverages
Functional drinks, wellness shots, energy beverages.
Pharmaceutical & Clinical Nutrition
Adaptogenic and metabolic-support formulations (subject to regulatory approval).
As a food-grade botanical extract supplier and dietary supplement raw material manufacturer, our facility supports high-volume B2B production.
12. Usage Instructions
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Dissolve directly into liquid bases or blend with powders
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Best added at low temperature to protect active compounds
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Recommended pH range: 4.0–7.0
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Compatible with carriers such as maltodextrin, β-cyclodextrin, or glycerin
13. Certifications & Quality Assurance
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GMP
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ISO9001 & ISO22000
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Halal & Kosher
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Third-party testing (SGS / Eurofins)
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Traceable production from raw material → finished extract → COA
We operate as a reliable botanical extract manufacturer in China with real, verifiable plant-extract production capacity.
14. Why Choose Us
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13+ years of export experience
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Stable factory production lines with high output
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Customizable purity levels (1%–98%)
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Strict quality parameters & global compliance
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Competitive bulk price and flexible packaging
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Transparent communication and technical support
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Trusted by 500+ supplement brands & cosmetic formulators
15. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can I get a free sample before placing an order?
Yes, we offer free samples for quality evaluation, excluding shipping cost.
Q2: Are you a supplier or trader?
We are a plant extract factory in China with in-house extraction, QA, and packaging.
Q3: Do you provide customized herbal extract specifications?
Yes, customized ratios and purities are available.
Q4: What is your standard lead time?
1–3 days for inventory items; 7–15 days for custom batches.
Q5: Can Salidroside be used in cosmetics?
Yes. We supply GMP certified plant extract for cosmetics with supporting documents.
Q6: What is the best way to buy Salidroside in bulk?
Contact our sales team to receive the updated wholesale price, COA, and MSDS.
16. References (PubMed / NIH / Regulatory)
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EFSA Botanical Safety Compendium
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Chinese Pharmacopoeia (Rhodiola rosea monograph)





