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Ingredient Catalog 2026

Six botanicals. One standard of evidence.

High-purity botanical extracts made by Farlong Biolab with patented extraction and concentration technology, each backed by an independent expert-panel GRAS conclusion.

6GRAS-concluded botanical ingredients
25+Years of botanical expertise since 1999
GAPCertified cultivation bases in Yunnan, China
cGMPManufacturing with per-lot batch testing
For brand owners & formulators

From seed to certified extract.

Every ingredient in this catalog is extracted and manufactured by Farlong Biolab, taking each botanical from raw herb to a defined, reproducible purity level with multi-lot data behind every specification.

Cultivation01Extraction02Concentration03cGMP04Batch testing05GRAS review06

GAP cultivation

Farlong's own certified growing bases in Yunnan, China.

Patented extraction

Water-based extraction tuned to each botanical.

Concentration

Standardized to defined purity markers.

cGMP manufacturing

Produced under current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Batch testing

Every lot tested for identity, heavy metals, microbes and pesticides.

Independent GRAS review

Expert panels of toxicologists and pharmacognosists.

Portfolio at a glance

The six ingredients.

Each pairs a centuries-old botanical tradition with a modern specification, a defined purity marker and an independent GRAS conclusion.

No.IngredientPurity / markerBenefit focusSupplement intakeGRAS conclusion
01Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng≥75% total saponinsCardiovascular & circulation200 mg / dayMarch 15, 2019
02Lifeflower® Breviscapine≥90% scutellarinCognitive & cerebral circulation200 mg / dayFebruary 1, 2019
03Farlong® Persicaria capitata10 : 1 native water extractUrinary tract & metabolic wellness1,800 mg / dayJune 22, 2023 (rev. Nov 16, 2023)
04Farlong® Laggera pterodonta~73% polysaccharidesRespiratory & immune support5,400 mg / dayAugust 23, 2025
05Farlong® Rodgersia Root~90% polysaccharides · 6.66 : 1Immune & antioxidant support2,250 mg / dayJuly 31, 2025
06InnerPure® Eight-Botanical Blend8 botanicals · 400 mg / capsuleDigestive regularity & detox1 to 2 caps twice dailyFebruary 22, 2024
Farlong Biolab

From Yunnan fields to finished extract.

Vertically integrated: our own GAP-certified cultivation bases, patented water-based extraction, cGMP manufacturing and per-lot analytical testing.

Terraced medicinal herb cultivation in Yunnan
GAP-certified cultivation, Yunnan
Harvested roots drying on trays
Harvest and drying
Stainless steel extraction tanks
Patented extraction
Spray-dried botanical extract powder in a scoop
Concentration and spray drying
Analytical laboratory instrument with sample vials
HPLC identity and purity testing
Unlabeled stick pack, pouch, capsule jar and powder scoop
Supplied as powders, granules, stick packs or finished capsules
GRAS intake levels

Daily intake at a glance.

Maximum daily intake for dietary supplements in each expert-panel GRAS conclusion. Food and beverage levels are lower and are listed on each ingredient below.

Laggera pterodonta5,400 mg
Rodgersia2,250 mg
Persicaria capitata1,800 mg
InnerPure® (max)1,600 mg
Ginseng Plus®200 mg
Lifeflower® Breviscapine200 mg

Milligrams per day for a 60 kg adult. InnerPure® is a finished capsule at up to 4 capsules per day for 30 days or less.

Panax notoginseng root
≥75%Total notoginseng saponins (HPLC)
01 · Cardiovascular & circulation

Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng Extract

Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H. Chen · root 三七

A concentrated saponin extract of Panax notoginseng root, the prized “Tian Qi” of Yunnan, produced by Farlong Biolab's patented extraction and concentration process to a minimum 75% total saponins.

Supplement benefit areas

  • Supports healthy cholesterol levels In a 12-week, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Ginseng Plus® in 95 adults, LDL-C improved by 4.33% at week 8 and HDL-C by 1.8% by week 12 versus placebo.
  • Supports healthy blood pressure already within the normal range Systolic and diastolic readings improved in the Ginseng Plus® group, and 17.5% of subjects improved on three cardiovascular health markers.
  • Supports healthy circulation Notoginseng saponins are studied for antiplatelet, endothelial and microcirculation activity, with 400 years of documented traditional use.
  • Antioxidant and healthy inflammatory response Saponins raise SOD activity and modulate NF-κB and IL-6 signaling in preclinical models.

Technical specification

Botanical source
Panax notoginseng root
Marker / purity
≥75% total saponins (HPLC)
Key actives
Notoginsenoside R1; ginsenosides Rg1, Rb1, Re
Quality standard
Meets Chinese Pharmacopoeia identity and quality
Stability
48 months (25 °C / 60% RH)
Acute safety
LD50 > 20 g/kg b.w.
Genetic safety
Non-genotoxic: Ames, micronucleus and sperm assays
GRAS conclusion
Self-affirmed GRAS, expert panel conclusion March 15, 2019
Dietary supplements
200 mg / day
Foods
Bars 50 mg · smoothies 25 mg · sports drinks 25 mg · chocolate 15 mg per day

Clinically studied branded ingredient, trial registered as NCT04069715.

HeritageDocumented in Chinese materia medica since the 16th century and listed on the U.S. Old Dietary Ingredient list (pre-1994).
Available formatsPowder extract for capsules, tablets, beverages, bars and confectionery
DocumentationGRAS statement · COA per lot · specification sheet · stability and multi-lot data

Formulation ideas: Heart and circulation formulas · cholesterol support · healthy-aging and energy blends · functional beverages, bars and chocolate

Erigeron breviscapus flowers
≥90%Scutellarin
02 · Cognitive & cerebral circulation

Lifeflower® Breviscapine

Erigeron breviscapus (Vant.) Hand.-Mazz. · whole herb 灯盏花

Breviscapine is the flavonoid fraction of Erigeron breviscapus, a Yunnan herb used for more than 600 years. Farlong Biolab concentrates it to a minimum 90% scutellarin.

Supplement benefit areas

  • Supports cognitive function Scutellarin is the most-studied flavonoid for brain health in Chinese research, with neuroprotective activity reported in preclinical models.
  • Supports healthy cerebral and micro-circulation Studied for vasodilation via calcium-dependent potassium channels and for inhibiting platelet aggregation.
  • Supports vascular endothelial health Reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokine production in endothelial models.
  • Antioxidant protection Scavenges free radicals and supports mitochondrial ATPase activity in published studies.

Technical specification

Botanical source
Erigeron breviscapus
Marker / purity
≥90% scutellarin
Compound class
Flavone glycoside (C21H18O12)
Heavy metals
Within food-grade limits (panel finding)
Genetic safety
Non-genotoxic
Human tolerance
Well tolerated at intended use levels
GRAS conclusion
Self-affirmed GRAS, expert panel conclusion February 1, 2019
Dietary supplements
200 mg / day
Foods
Bars 60 mg · yogurt 30 mg · smoothies 30 mg per day

Standardized to ≥90% scutellarin, above the >85% typical of breviscapine described in the literature.

HeritageUsed in Yunnan folk medicine for more than 600 years; breviscapine preparations have a long record of use in China for circulation support.
Available formatsHigh-purity powder for capsules, tablets, yogurt, bars and smoothies
DocumentationGRAS statement · COA per lot · specification sheet · stability and multi-lot data

Formulation ideas: Memory and focus formulas · healthy-aging brain blends · circulation support · functional yogurt, bars and smoothies

Persicaria capitata flowers
10 : 1Native water extract ratio
03 · Urinary tract & metabolic wellness

Farlong® Persicaria capitata Extract

Persicaria capitata (syn. Polygonum capitatum) · aerial parts

A 100% water extract of the aerial parts of Persicaria capitata, a Miao (Hmong) food plant of Guizhou. Farlong Biolab's patented water-extraction process concentrates water-soluble polyphenols and flavonoids.

Supplement benefit areas

  • Supports urinary tract health The plant's best-known traditional use; its extract is the basis of Relinqing® Granule, used in China at up to 24 g/day for 7 days in more than 2,000 subjects.
  • Rich source of antioxidant polyphenols More than 91 compounds identified, including gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, quercitrin and quercetin, with strong radical-scavenging activity.
  • Supports a healthy inflammatory response Suppresses NO, TNF-α and IL-6 in published preclinical models.
  • Supports metabolic wellness Hypoglycemic activity reported in preclinical research; featured in Farlong's Blood Sugar REX formula.

Technical specification

Botanical source
Persicaria capitata aerial parts
Extraction
Patented water-only extraction; 10:1 native
Marker
Gallic acid ≥0.050% (granule spec)
Heavy metals
As ≤2 · Cd ≤1 · Pb ≤1 · Hg ≤1
Microbiology
TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g; E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus absent
Purity
Oxalate not detected; pesticides ND (≤0.02 ppm)
Stability
48 months
Status
Non-GMO · allergen-free · not irradiated or EtO-treated
GRAS conclusion
Self-affirmed GRAS, June 22, 2023 (revised November 16, 2023)
Dietary supplements
1,800 mg / day (30 mg/kg b.w., 60-kg adult)

Formulated for adults. Farlong supplies GRAS-aligned label guidance for finished products.

HeritageEaten as a wild vegetable in Southwest China and used in Miao folk medicine; traditional intake of the herb powder is 15 to 60 g per day.
Available formatsSpray-dried powder or water-soluble granules (stick packs, sachets)
DocumentationGRAS statement · COA per lot · specification sheet · stability and multi-lot data

Formulation ideas: Urinary tract and bladder comfort · blood-sugar and metabolic support · antioxidant blends · stick-pack granules

Laggera pterodonta herb
~73%Polysaccharides
04 · Respiratory & immune support

Farlong® Laggera pterodonta Extract

Laggera pterodonta (syn. L. crispata) · aerial parts

An aqueous, spray-dried extract of the aerial parts of Laggera pterodonta, a Yunnan herb used for centuries for colds, coughs and throat discomfort. It carries the highest GRAS intake level in the catalog.

Supplement benefit areas

  • Supports respiratory and throat comfort Traditionally used in Yunnan for colds, coughs and bronchial complaints, with emerging clinical evidence for respiratory benefits.
  • Supports healthy immune function In an animal model the extract restored CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell populations and increased secretory IgA.
  • Supports a healthy inflammatory response Reduced TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and MCP-1 and moderated AKT/NF-κB signaling in preclinical research.
  • Antioxidant and seasonal wellness The genus shows antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiviral activity across about 218 characterized compounds.

Technical specification

Botanical source
Laggera pterodonta aerial parts
Extraction
Aqueous; concentrated to RD 1.15 to 1.25, spray-dried
Composition
~73% polysaccharides · 6% protein · 17% ash · 1% fat · 4% moisture
Heavy metals
Within food-grade limits (panel finding)
Safety data
Animal feeding study and clinical tolerance study
Human tolerance
Well tolerated at 5,400 mg / day
GRAS conclusion
Self-affirmed GRAS, expert panel conclusion August 23, 2025
Dietary supplements
5,400 mg / day (60-kg adult)

Newest GRAS conclusion in the Farlong portfolio (2025).

HeritageA traditional Yunnan remedy (“Chou Ling Dan”) for colds, coughs and sore throat, used for centuries across Southwest China.
Available formatsSpray-dried powder for capsules, tablets, powders and granules
DocumentationGRAS statement · COA per lot · specification sheet · stability and multi-lot data

Formulation ideas: Seasonal immune formulas · throat and respiratory comfort · daily wellness powders, capsules and granules

Rodgersia rhizome
~90%Polysaccharides · 6.66 : 1 extract
05 · Immune & antioxidant support

Farlong® Rodgersia Root Extract

Rodgersia spp. (incl. R. sambucifolia) · rhizome

A 6.66:1 aqueous extract of Rodgersia rhizome (“Yantuo”), traditionally used by the Bai, Lisu and Miao peoples of Yunnan and Guizhou, concentrated into a high-polysaccharide powder.

Supplement benefit areas

  • Supports healthy immune function In an immunosuppression model, Yantuo extract restored thymus and spleen indices and raised IL-2, IL-6, IgG and IgM.
  • Antioxidant protection Rodgersia polyphenols (bergenin, catechin, procyanidin B2, gallic acid) show strong SOD-binding and radical-scavenging activity.
  • Supports healthy uric acid levels Catechin from Rodgersia inhibited xanthine oxidase in vitro more potently than the reference control.
  • Supports digestive comfort The rhizome is traditionally used for intestinal complaints and bowel comfort.

Technical specification

Botanical source
Rodgersia spp. rhizome
Extraction
Aqueous; 6.66 : 1
Composition
~90% polysaccharides · 2% protein · 3% ash · 3% moisture · <1% fat
Safety margin
No adverse effects at 4,500 mg/kg b.w./day (animal)
Genetic safety
Non-genotoxic profile (genus extracts)
Heavy metals
Within food-grade limits (panel finding)
GRAS conclusion
Self-affirmed GRAS, expert panel conclusion July 31, 2025
Dietary supplements
2,250 mg / day (60-kg adult)

Complements Laggera for a two-botanical immune platform with independent GRAS support.

Heritage“Yantuo” is the rhizome of R. sambucifolia or R. pinnata, used by the Bai, Lisu and Miao peoples of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan.
Available formatsSpray-dried powder for capsules, tablets and powder blends
DocumentationGRAS statement · COA per lot · specification sheet · stability and multi-lot data

Formulation ideas: Immune-support blends · joint and uric-acid wellness formulas · antioxidant capsules and powders

Eight botanical powders and capsules
8Botanicals · 400 mg / capsule
06 · Digestive regularity & detox

InnerPure® Eight-Botanical Detox Blend

Proprietary TCM-heritage formula · 400 mg per capsule

A finished-formula ingredient built on a classic Chinese digestive formula: rhubarb root, white Atractylodes, immature bitter orange, lotus leaf, Rubia yunnanensis, Cynanchum otophyllum, Cistanche and ginseng.

Supplement benefit areas

  • Supports regularity and normal bowel function In a 30-day study of 125 subjects plus 25 placebo, InnerPure subjects reported improved daily bowel movements.
  • Supports weight-management programs Subjects lost an average of 4 to 5 lb in 30 days without changing diet or exercise in the same study.
  • Supports digestive health Rhubarb is recognized by the EMA for short-term support of occasional irregularity; Atractylodes and rhubarb extracts support gut motility in published research.
  • Supports healthy skin and energy Well tolerated up to 2,400 mg/day for 30 days with blood and urine values in the normal range.

Technical specification

Per capsule (400 mg)
Rhubarb 72 · Atractylodes 64 · bitter orange 62 · lotus leaf 62 · Rubia 50 · ginseng 40 · Cynanchum 25 · Cistanche 25 mg
Heavy metals
As ≤2 · Cd ≤0.3 · Pb ≤5 · Hg ≤0.2 ppm
Microbiology
TPC ≤3,000 cfu/g · yeast and mold ≤50 cfu/g · E. coli absent
Moisture / Aw
≤4.0% · Aw ≤0.65
Pesticides
BHC ≤0.2 · DDT ≤0.2 · PCNB ≤0.1 ppm
Long-term safety
Well tolerated in a 6-month study at 1,000 mg/kg/day
GRAS conclusion
GRAS self-determination dossier, Vanguard Global Associates, February 22, 2024
Finished capsule
1 to 2 capsules twice daily; max 4 capsules (1,600 mg) per day, up to 30 days

Designed for 30-day adult programs. Farlong supplies GRAS-aligned label guidance, including rhubarb labeling.

HeritageEvery botanical in the blend has centuries of use in Chinese medicine; lotus leaf, bitter orange and rhubarb are also everyday foods and teas.
Available formatsFinished capsules (400 mg) or bulk blend for private label
DocumentationGRAS statement · COA per lot · specification sheet · stability and multi-lot data

Formulation ideas: Private-label detox and cleanse · women's digestive-beauty programs · 30-day regularity kits

Quality & regulatory

What GRAS-concluded means for your formula.

For each ingredient, Farlong commissioned a GRAS self-determination under 21 CFR 170.30, reviewed by independent expert panels of toxicologists and pharmacognosists.

What the panels evaluated

  • Botanical identity and history of traditional and food use
  • Manufacturing process and multi-lot specification data
  • Heavy-metal, microbial and pesticide limits consistent with food grade
  • Daily intake with a wide safety margin, typically 100-fold
  • Genetic safety screening and human tolerance

Documentation available to customers

GRAS statements of conclusions and dossiers · Certificates of Analysis per lot · specification sheets · stability data · multi-lot analyses · allergen, non-GMO and irradiation statements.

Ginseng Plus®
200 mg/day supplement; foods 15 to 50 mg/day
Lifeflower® Breviscapine
200 mg/day supplement; foods 30 to 60 mg/day
Persicaria capitata
1,800 mg/day
Laggera pterodonta
5,400 mg/day
Rodgersia
2,250 mg/day
InnerPure®
Up to 1,600 mg/day, 30 days or less

GRAS conclusions described here are self-affirmed by independent expert panels and have not been reviewed or confirmed by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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