Herb & Botanical Actives Testing
Labstat has built an extensive library of knowledge regarding botanical actives in supplements. Our methods and instruments allow us to identify and/or quantify the following ingredients.
| Common Name | Plant Latin Name | Testing Method | Analytes/Analytical Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia | Acacia senegal | Identification | Gummy exudate |
| Aconitum Root (Aconite) | Aconitum spp. | TLC (limit of Aconitine) | Aconitine |
| Agrimony | Agrimonia eupatoria; A. procera | TLC/HPTLC | Agrimony identification |
| Agrimony | Agrimonia eupatoria; A. procera | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Alfalfa (Lucerne) | Medicago sativa | HPLC-UV | Medicagenic acid |
| Alfalfa (Lucerne) | Medicago sativa | TLC/HPTLC | Lucerne identification |
| Alfalfa (Lucerne) | Medicago sativa | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Alkanna | Alkanna tinctoria | HPLC | Naphthazarin derivatives: Alkaanin and its esters |
| Aloe, Aloes | Aloe barbadensis; A. ferox | Spectrophotometric | Total Anthraquinones |
| Aloe, Aloes | Aloe barbadensis; A. ferox | HPLC-UV | Barbaloin (Aloins A & B) |
| Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis; A. ferox | TLC/HPTLC | Aloe Vera identification |
| American Ginseng | Panax quinquefolius | HPLC-UV | Ginsenosides Rb1, Re, Rf, Rg2, Rg1, Rc, Rb2, Rd |
| American Ginseng | Panax quinquefolius | TLC/HPTLC | Ginseng identification |
| Ammoniacum, Gum | Dorema ammoniacum | TLC/HPTLC | Gum Ammoniacum identification |
| Angelica Root, European | Angelica archangelica | TLC/HPTLC | Angelica Root Identification |
| Andrographis | Andrographis paniculata | HPLC-UV | Andrographolide, Dehydroandrographolide |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | GC-FID | trans-Anethole, Anisaldehyde, Methylchavical |
| Apricots | Prunus armeniaca; P. spp. | HPLC-UV | Amygdalin |
| Apricots | Prunus armeniaca; P. spp. | Titration | Amygdalin |
| Aralia Elata | Aralia elata | Gravimetric | Oleanolic acid saponins |
| Aristolochia (Guang Fang Ji, Guan Mu Tong) | Aristolochia fangchi | HPLC-UV | Aristolochic acids |
| Arnica Flower | Arnica montana | HPLC-UV | Lactone sesquiterpene (santonin as IS) |
| Arnica Flower | Arnica montana | TLC/HPTLC | Arnica Flower identification |
| Artichoke | Cynara scolymus | Spectrophotometric | Caffeoylquinic acids |
| Artichoke | Cynara scolymus | HPLC-UV | Cynarin (e) |
| Artichoke | Cynara scolymus | TLC/HPTLC | Artichoke identification |
| Asafoetida (Asant) | Ferula spp. | TLC/HPTLC | Asafoetida identification |
| Ascophyllum (Knotted Wrack) | Ascophyllum nodosum | TLC/HPTLC | Ascophyllum identification |
| Ash Bark | Fraxinus spp. | HPLC-UV | Aesculin |
| Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | Gravimetric | Withanolides |
| Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | TLC/HPTLC | Ashwagandha identification |
| Asian Ginseng (Oriental Ginseng) | Panax ginseng | HPLC-UV | Ginsenosides Rb1, Re, Rf, Rg2, Rg1, Rc, Rb2, Rd |
| Asian Ginseng (Oriental Ginseng) | Panax ginseng | TLC/HPTLC | Ginseng identification |
| Ginseng (Korean Ginseng) | Panax ginseng | TLC/HPTLC | Ginseng identification |
| Asiatic Cornelian Cherry | Cornus officinalis | HPLC-UV | Ursolic acid |
| Aster Root (Tatarian Aster Root) | Aster tataricus | HPLC-UV | Shionone |
| Aster Root (Tatarian Aster Root) | Aster tataricus | TLC-Scanning | Shionone |
| Astragalus (Milkvetch Root) | Astragalus membranaceus | HPLC-UV | Astragalosides |
| Astragalus (Milkvetch Root) | Astragalus membranaceus | HPLC-UV | Isoflavonoids |
| Astragalus | Astragalus membranaceus | TLC/HPTLC | Astraglus identification |
| Avocado | Persia amaericana | HPLC-UV or GC-FID | Estragole |
| Babchi Seed (Malaytea Scurfpea) | Psoralea corylifolia | HPLC-UV | Psoralen and Isopsoralen |
| Bacopa | Bacopa monniera | HPLC-UV | Bacosides: bacoside A, bacoside B |
| Bacopa | Bacopa monniera | TLC/HPTLC | Bacopa identification |
| Balm Leaves | Melissa officinalis | HPLC-UV | Rosmarinic acid |
| Balm Leaves | Melissa officinalis | GC-FID | Essential oil: citronellal, citral A and B |
| Barberry Bark | Berberis vulgaris | HPLC-UV | Berberine |
| Barley Leaves | Hordeum vulgare | HPLC-UV | 2”-O-Glycosylisovitexin |
| Barley Leaves | Hordeum vulgare | Spectrophotometric | Total chlorophills: chlorophyll A and B |
| Basil | Osimum basilicum | GC-FID | Linalool, methylchavicol, and eugenol |
| Basil | Osimum basilicum | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Bayberry Bark | Myrica cerifera | TLC/HPTLC | Bayberry Bark identification |
| Bayberry Bark | Myrica cerifera | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Belladonna | Atropa bellandonna | Two-phase Titration | Total alkaloids: as hyoscyamine |
| Bilberry | Vaccinium myrtillus | Spectrophotometric | Anthocyanosides |
| Bilberry | Vaccinium myrtillus | TLC/HPTLC | Bilberry identification |
| Bilberry (Amaranth) | Vaccinium myrtillus | TLC/HPTLC | Amaranth test in bilberry |
| Bilberry Leaf | Vaccinium myrtillus | HPLC-UV | Arbutin |
| Bilberry Leaf | Vaccinium myrtillus | HPLC-UV | Total flavonoids: as quercetin |
| Birch Leaves | Betula pendula; B. pubescens | HPLC-UV | Flavonoids: as hyperoside |
| Birch Leaves | Betula pendula; B. pubescens | TLC/HPTLC | Birch Leaves identification |
| Birch Bark | Betula pendula; B. pubescens | TLC/HPTLC | Birch Bark identification |
| Bitter Melon | Momordica charantia | HPLC | Asiaticosides |
| Bitter Melon | Momordica charantia | HPLC | Charantin |
| Bitter Melon | Momordica charantia | TLC/HPTLC | Bitter Melon identification |
| Bitter Orange (Citrus, Zhishi) | Citrus aurantium | HPLC-UV | Synephrine |
| Bitter-Orange-Flower Oil | Citrus aurantium | GC-FID | Essential oil GC profile |
| Black Cohosh | Cimicifuga racemosa | LC-MS | Triterpene glycosides: 27-deoxyactein, actein, cimicifugoside, cimiracemosie |
| Black Currant Oil | Ribes nigrum | GC-FID | Fatty acids: gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid |
| Black Currant | Ribes nigrum | TLC/HPTLC | Black Currant identification |
| Black Currant Leaf | Ribes nigrum | TLC/HPTLC | Black Currant Leaf identification |
| Black Haw Bark | Viburnum prunifolium | TLC/HPTLC | Black Haw Bark identification |
| Black Horehound | Marrubium nigrum | TLC/HPTLC | Black Horehound identification |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | HPLC-UV | Piperine |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | TLC/HPTLC | Black Pepper Identification |
| Black Walnut Seed | Juglans nigra L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Black Walnut Leaf | Juglans nigra L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Black Walnut Leaf | Juglans nigra L. | TLC/HPTLC | Black Walnut Leaf identification |
| Blackberry Leaf | Rubus fruiticosus | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Blessed Thistle | Cnicus benedictus | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Blood Root (Rhizome) | Sanguinaria canadensis | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Blue Cohosh Root | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Blue Flag | Iris versicolor;Iris caroliniana | TLC/HPTLC | Identification |
| Blue Malva Flower | Malva sylvestris | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Blue Violet Leaf | Viola odorata L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Bogbean (Menyanthes, Buckbean) | Menyanthes trifoliata | TLC/HPTLC | Bogbean identification |
| Boldo (Boldo Leaf) | Peumus boldus | TLC/HPTLC | Boldo identification |
| Borage Leaf | Borago officinalis L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Borage Oil | Borago officinalis L. | GC-FID | Fatty acids: gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid |
| Boswellia Serrata | Boswellia serrata | Titration | Boswellic acids |
| Boswellia Serrata | Boswellia serrata | Titration | Boswellia identification |
| Broccoli | Brassica oleracea var. italica | HPLC-UV | Sulforaphane |
| Broccoli | Brassica oleracea var. italica | TLC/HPTLC | Broccoli identification |
| Broom Top (Scoparium, Scotch Broom) | Cytisus scoparius | TLC/HPTLC | Broom Top identification |
| Buchu (Agathosma) | Barosma betulina | TLC/HPTLC | Buchu identification |
| Buckthorn (Frangula) Bark | Rhamnus frangula | Spectrophotometric | Glucofrangulins |
| Buckthorn Fruit | Rhamnus frangula | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Burdock | Arctium lappa | GC-FID | Essential oil: phenylacetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, etc. |
| Burdock | Arctium lappa | HPLC-UV | Actiin |
| Burdock | Arctium lappa | HPLC-UV | Actiin |
| Burdock Root | Arctium lappa | TLC/HPTLC | Burdock identification |
| Butcher’s Broom | Ruscus aculeatus | Spectrophotometric | Total saponins |
| Butcher’s Broom | Ruscus aculeatus | HPLC-UV | Ruscogenins |
| Butcher’s Broom | Ruscus aculeatus | TLC/HPTLC | Butcher’s Broom identification |
| Butterflybush Flower (Pale Butter Fly Bush Flower) | Buddleja officinalis | HPLC-UV | Buddleoside |
| Calamus (Calamus Rhizome, Acorus, Sweet Flag Root) | Acorus calamus var. Americanus; A. Calamus var. Vulgaris | GC-FID | Essential oils |
| Calamus (Calamus Rhizome, Acorus, Sweet Flag Root) | Acorus calamus var. Americanus; A. Calamus var. Vulgaris | TLC/HPTLC | Calamus identification |
| Calumba Root (Colombo Root, Jateorhiza) | Jateorhiza palmata | TLC/HPTLC | Calumba identification |
| Cape Jasmine (Gardenia Fruit) | Gardenia jasminoides | HPLC-UV | Geniposide |
| Capsicum Oleoresin | Capsicum frutescens; C. spp. | HPLC-UV | Capsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin |
| Carob Seed | Ceratonia siliquae | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Caraway Fruit | Carum carvi | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Caraway Fruit | Carum carvi | GC-FID | Volatile oil: carvon, limonene, etc. |
| Cascara Sagrada | Rhamnus purshiana | Spectrophotometric | Cascarosides, Hydroxyanthracenes |
| Cascara Sagrada | Rhamnus purshiana | TLC/HPTLC | Cascara Sagrada identification |
| Cassia Bark (Chinese Cinnamon) | Cinnamomum cassia | GC-FID | Essential oils |
| Cassia Bark (Chinese Cinnamon) | Cinnamomum cassia | TLC/HPTLC | Cassia Bark identification |
| Catnip | Nepeta cataria | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Cat’s Claw | Uncaria tomentosa | HPLC-UV | Oxindole alkaloids, mitraphylline |
| Catechu | Acacia catechu (Uncaria gambier) | HPLC-UV | Catechins: catechin, epicatechin |
| Cayenne (Paprica) | Capsicum frutescens; C. spp. | HPLC-UV | Capsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin |
| Cayenne (Paprica) | Capsicum frutescens; C. spp. | HPLC-UV | Scoville Heat Units (HU) |
| Celery Seed (Apium, Celery Fruit) | Apium graveolens | TLC/HPTLC | Celery Seed identification |
| Centaury | Centaurium spp. | Bitterness value | Secoiridoid glycosides (centapicrin, sweroside, swertiamarin, gentiopicroside) |
| Centaury | Centaurium erythraea | TLC/HPTLC | Centaury identification |
| Chamomile | Matricaria spp. | HPLC-UV or LC-MS | Apigenin-7-glycoside; Bisabolan derivatives; Levomenol |
| Chamomile | Matricaria spp. | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Chaparral Leaf | Larrea tridentate (DC) Coville | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Chaste Tree (Vitex) | Vitex agnus-castus | HPLC | Vitexin and Isovitexin |
| Chaste Tree (Vitex) | Vitex agnus-castus | HPLC | Agnuside, Casticin |
| Chaste Tree (Vitex) | Vitex agnus-castus | HPLC | Aucubin |
| Chaste Tree (Vitex) | Vitex agnus-castus | TLC/HPTLC | Identification |
| Cherokee Rose Fruit | Rosa laevigata | Spectrophotometric | Total polysaccharides |
| Chickweed | Stellaria media (L.) Cyr. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Chinese Gall | Rhus spp. (gall produced by aphids Kelaphis chinensis) | Gravimetric | Tanninoids (total tannins) |
| Chinese Gall | Rhus spp. (gall produced by aphids Kelaphis chinensis) | Spectrophotometric | Total tannins |
| Chlorella | Chlorella alga | Spectrophotometric | Pheophorbide, chlorophyll |
| Chrysanthemum Flower (Juhua) | Chrysanthemum morifolium | HPLC-UV | Chlorogenic acid |
| Cinchona Bark | Cinchona pubescens | Spectrophotometric | Total alkaloids |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | TLC/HPTLC | Cinnamon bark identification |
| Cistanche | Cistanche deserticola | HPLC-UV | Acteoside |
| Clivers (Galium, Goosegrass, Cleavers) | Galium aparine | TLC/HPTLC | Clivers identification |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllata | GC-FID | Eugenol |
| Clove Oil | Eugenia caryophyllata | GC-FID | Eugenol |
| Cnidiun Seed (Cnidii Fructus) | Cnidium monnieri | HPLC-UV | Osthole |
| Coconut | Cocos nucifera | TLC/HPTLC | Coconut identifiction |
| Cocillana (Guarea, Guapi Bark, Huapi Bark) | Guarea spp. | Macroscopical or Microscopical | Identification |
| Coleus | Plectranthus (Coleus) spp. | HPLC-UV | Forskolin |
| Coltsfoot Leaf | Tussilago farfara L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Common Ivy Leaf | Hedera helix | HPLC-UV | Hederacoside C, B; hederin |
| Comfrey | Symphytum officinale; Symphytumspp. | GC, HPLC, TLC | Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (Echimidine) |
| Comfrey Root (Symphytum Rhizome) | Symphytum officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Comfrey Root identification |
| Comfrey Root or Leaf (Symphytum Leaf or Rhizome) | Symphytum officinalis | LC-MS | Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: echimidine, heliotrine, indicine-N-oxide, jacobine, lasiocarpine, monocrotaline, petasitenine, retrorsine, senecionine, symphytine, trichodesmine, incanine (senecionine as an external reference standard). |
| Concord Grape | Vitis labrusca | TLC/HPTLC | Concord Grape identification |
| Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum Leaf or rhizome) | Symphytum officinalis | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Cordyceps (Caterpillar Fungus) | Cordyceps sinensis | HPLC-UV | Adenosine |
| Cordyceps (Caterpillar Fungus) | Cordyceps sinensis | HPLC-RI or HPLC-ELSD | Cordycepic acid (Mannitol) |
| Cordyceps (Caterpillar Fungus) | Cordyceps sinensis | TLC/HPTLC | Cordyceps identification |
| Coriander (Cilantro) | Coriandrum sativum | GC-FID or GC-MS | Essential oil composition |
| Coriander (Cilantro) | Coriandrum sativum | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Coriander (Cilantro) | Coriandrum sativum | GC-FID | Petroselinic acid |
| Corn Silk (Zea) | Zea mays | TLC/HPTLC | Corn Silk identification |
| Couch Grass Rhizome (Quackgrass, Triticum, Triticum repens, Graminis Rhizome) | Agropyron repens (Elymus repens(L.) Gould) | Macroscopic and Microscopic | Couch Grass Rhizome identification |
| Cramp Bark | Viburnum opulus | TLC (see BHP Black Haw Bark ) | Cramp Bark identification |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium marcrocarpon; V. oxycoccos | HPLC-UV | Organic acids: Quinic acid, Malic acid, Citric acid, Shikimic acid |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium marcrocarpon; V. oxycoccos | HPLC-UV | Ellagic acid |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium marcrocarpon; V. oxycoccos | Spectrophotometric | Anthocyanins |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium marcrocarpon; V. oxycoccos | TLC/HPTLC | Cranberry identification |
| Cranesbill Root (Storksbill Root, Wild Geranium Root) | Geranium maculatum | TLC/HPTLC | Cranesbill Root identification |
| Cumin Seed | Cuminum cyminum L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Damiana | Turnera aphrodisiaca | GC-FID | Volatile oil |
| Damiana | Turnera aphrodisiaca | HPLC-UV | Arbutin |
| Damiana | Turnera aphrodisiac; Turnera diffusa L. | TLC/HPTLC | Damiana identification |
| Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Root) | Salvia miltiorrhiza | HPLC-UV | Tanshinone IIA, Tanshinone I, Tanshinone |
| Dandelion, Leaf, Root | Taxacum officinalis | HPLC-UV | Chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid |
| Dandelion | Taxacum officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Dandelion identification |
| Datura Flower (Yangjinhua) | Datura metel | Titration | Total alkaloids |
| Datura Flower (Yangjinhua) | Datura metel | HPLC-UV | Scopolamine |
| Devil’s Claw | Harpagophytum procumbens | HPLC-UV | Harpagoside |
| Digitalis | Digitalis purpurea | Potency assay | Cardiac glycosides |
| Digitalis | Digitalis purpurea | Microscopic | Identification |
| Digitalis | Digitalis purpurea | Spectrophotometric | Total cardenolic glycosides |
| Dogbane Leaf | Apocynum venetum | Microscopic | Identification |
| Dong Quai (Angelica) | Angelica sisnensis | HPLC-UV | Ferulic acid, Ligustilide |
| Dong Quai (Angelica) | Angelica sisnensis | GC-FID | Essential oil |
| Dong Quai (Angelica) | Angelica sisnensis | TLC/HPTLC | Dong Quai identification |
| Dyer’s Woad Leaf | Isatis indigotica | Spectrophotometric | Indirubin |
| Echinacea | Echinacea angustifolia; E. Pallida; E. Purpurea | HPLC-UV | Total and individual caffeic acid derivatives (total phenols): cafteric acid, chicoric acid, chlorogenic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid, echinacoside |
| Echinacea | Echinacea angustifolia; E. Pallida; E. Purpura | Spectrophotometric | Total phenolics (phenols) |
| Echinacea | Echinace angustifolia; E. Pallida; E. Purpura | HPLC-UV | Alkamides: Undeca-2E,4Z-diene-8,10-diynoic acid isobutylamide; Undeca-2Z,4E-diene-8,10-diynoic acid isobutylamide; Dodeca-2E,4Z-diene-8,10-diynoic acid isobutylamide; Dodeca-2Z,4E-diene-8,10-diynoic acid isobutylamide; Trideca-2E,7Z-diene-8,12-diynoic acid isobutylamide; Dodeca-2E,4Z-diene-8,10-diynoic acid 2-methylisobutylamide; Dodeca-2E,4E,8Z,10E tetraenoic acid isobutylamide; Dodeca-2E,4E,8Z,10Ztetraenoic acid isobutylamide |
| Echinacea Root (Coneflower, Black Sampson) | Echinacea angustifolia | TLC/HPTLC | Echinacea Root identification |
| Elder Flower | Sambucus nigra | Spectrophotometric | Total Flavonoids |
| Elderberry | Sambucus nigra | Spectrophotometric | Anthocyanins |
| Elderberry | Sambucus nigra | HPLC-UV | Anthocyanosides |
| Elderberry | Sambucus nigra | HPLC-UV | Rutin |
| Elecampane (Inula) | Inula helenium L. | TLC/HPTLC | Elecampane identification |
| Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) | Eleutherococcus senticosus (Acanthopanax senticosus) | HPLC-UV | Eleutherosides B and E |
| Eleutherococcus (Siberian Ginseng) | Eleutherococcus senticosus (Acanthopanax senticosus) | TLC/HPTLC | Eleutherococcus identification |
| Elm (Slippery Elm Bark) | Ulmus rubra | TLC (Identification) | Identification |
| Ephedra (Ma Huang) | Ephedra spp. | HPLC-UV | Ephedrin and Pseudoephedrin |
| Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) | Epimedium spp. | HPLC-UV | Icariin |
| Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) | Epimedium spp. | TLC/HPTLC | Epimedium identification |
| Eucalyptus Leaf (Blue Gum Tree Leaf) | Eucalyptus globulus | GC | Essential oil composition |
| Eucalyptus Leaf (Blue Gum Tree Leaf) | Eucalyptus globulus | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Eucalyptus Leaf (Blue Gum Tree Leaf) | Eucalyptus globulus | TLC/HPTLC | Eucalyptus Leaf identification |
| Eucommia Bark | Eucomia ulmoides | HPLC-UV | Pinoresinol diglucoside |
| Euonymus Bark | Euonymus atropurpureus | TLC/HPTLC | Euonymus Bark identification |
| Euphrasia (Eyebright) | Euphrasia rostkoviana | HPLC-UV | Iridoid glycosides |
| European Verbena Herb | Verbena officinalis | HPLC-UV | Ursolic acid |
| Evening Primrose | Oenothera biennis | GC-FID | gamma-Linolenic acid, linoleic acid |
| Evening Primrose | Oenothera biennis | GC-FID | Fatty acids |
| Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) | Evodia rutaecarpa | HPLC-UV | Evodin, evodiamine, rutaecarpine |
| Eyebright (Euphrasia) | Euphrasia spp. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| False Unicorn Root/Rhizome (Fairwand) | Chamaelirium luteum (L.) Gray | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Fennel (Bitter, or Sweet) | Foeniculum vulgare | GC-FID | Anethole, fenchone |
| Fennel (Bitter, or Sweet) | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | Distillation | Total volatile oil |
| Fennel Seed | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | TLC/HPTLC | Fennel Seed identification |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. | HPLC-UV | Saponins |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. | HPLC-UV | Scopoletin, Coumarin |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. | TLC/HPTLC | Fenugreek identification |
| Feverfew | Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz | HPLC-UV | Parthenolide |
| Feverfew | Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz | TLC/HPTLC | Feverfew identification |
| Flax Oil | Linum usitatissimum | GC-FID | Fatty acids |
| Flax Seed (Linseed) | Linum usitatissimum | HPLC-UV | Lignans: secoisolariciresinol diglucoside |
| Flax Seed (Linseed) | Linum usitatissimum | HPLC-UV | Cyanogenic glycosides: linamarin, linustatin, neolinustatin |
| Flax Seed (Linseed) | Linum usitatissimum | Spectrophotometric | Total cyanogenic glycosides |
| Forsythia | Forsythia spp. | HPLC-UV | Forsythin |
| Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu, Fleeceflower root) | Polygonum multiflorum | HPLC-UV | 2,3,5,4’-Tetrahydroxystibene-2-O- beta-D-glucoside (Piceatannol-2-O-glucoside)* |
| Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu, Fleeceflower root) | Polygonum multiflorum | TLC/HPTLC | Fo-Ti identification |
| Frangula Bark (Buckthorn Bark) | Rhamnus frangula | Spectrophotometric | Glucofrangulins |
| Fritillaria | Fritillaria spp. | HPLC | Peimine, Peiminine |
| Fucus (Bladderwrack, Seawrack, Kelpware) | Fucus vesiculosus, Ascophyllum nodosum | Titration | Total iodine |
| Fucus (Bladderwrack, Seawrack, Kelpware) | Fucus vesiculosus | TLC/HPTLC | Identification |
| Fumitory | Fumaria officinalis | HPLC | Alkaloids |
| Fumitory | Fumaria officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Fumitory identification |
| Galangal (East Indian Root, Lesser Galangal) | Alpinia galangal | TLC/HPTLC | Galangal identification |
| Galanga Galangal Fruit | Alpinia galangal | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Garcinia Cambogia | Garcinia cambogia | HPLC-UV | Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) |
| Garcinia Cambogia | Garcinia cambogia | HPLC-UV | Total and individual organic acid content |
| Garlic | Allium sativum L. | HPLC-UV | Allicin (Butyl parahydroxybenzoate as IS) |
| Garlic | Allium sativum L. | HPLC-UV | Alliin |
| Garlic | Allium sativum L. | HPLC-UV | gamma-Glutamyl-(S)-allyl-L-cysteine |
| Garlic | Allium sativum L. | GC-FID or GC-MS | Individual and total sulfur components |
| Garlic | Allium sativum L. | TLC/HPTLC | Garlic identification |
| Gastrodia elata Tuber (Tian Ma) | Gastrodia eleta | HPLC-UV | Gastrodin |
| Gentian Root | Gentiana lutea | Bitterness value | Bitter components (terpenoids) |
| Gentian, Chinese Gentian | Gentiana spp. | HPLC-UV | Gentiopicrin |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinale | HPLC-UV , or HPLC-UV/MS | Gingerols and gingerdiones (capsaicin as IS: 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol A, 8-gingerol B, 6-gingerdiol, 6-gingerdione, 10-gingerol, 8-gingerdione |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinale | TLC/HPTLC | Ginger identification |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | HPLC-UV | Flavonol glycosides: quercetin, kaepferol, isorhamnetin glycosides |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | LC-MS | Terpene lactones: bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | HPLC-UV | Biflavonoids: bilobetin and ginkgetin |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | LC-MS | Ginkgolic acids |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | TLC/HPTLC | Ginkgo identification |
| Ginkgo Seeds | Ginkgo biloba | TLC or HPLC-UV | Bilobalide A |
| Glossy Privet Fruit (Seed) | Ligustrum lucidum | TLC-Scan* | Oleanolic acid |
| Glossy Privet Fruit (Seed) | Ligustrum lucidum | GC-FID | Oleanolic acid |
| Golden Rod | Solidago virgaurea | TLC/HPTLC | Golden Rod identification |
| Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea) | Rhodiola rosea | HPLC-UV | Rosavins: rosavin, salidroside |
| Golden Seal Root (Hydrastis) | Hydrastis canadensis | TLC/HPTLC | Golden Seal Root identification |
| Goldenseal | Hydrastis canadensis L. | HPLC-UV | Alkaloids: berberine, hydrastine, |
| Goldthread (Golden Thread) | Coptis spp. | HPLC-UV | Alkaloids: berberine, palmatine |
| Gotu Kola | Centella asiatica | HPLC-UV | Triterpenes: siaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid |
| Gotu Kola | Centella asiatica | TLC/HPTLC | Gotu Kola identification |
| Grape Seed | Vitis spp. | Spectrophotometric | Proanthocyanidins |
| Grape Seed | Vitis spp. | TLC/HPTLC | Grape Seed identification |
| Grape Skin | Vitis spp. | TLC/HPTLC | Grape Skin identification |
| Gravel Root | Eupatorium purpureum L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Great Burdock Achene | Arctium lappa | HPLC-UV | Arctiin |
| Greater Celandine Herb (Chelidonium) | Chelidonium majus | HPLC | Alkaloids (chelidonine, sanguinarine, coptisine) |
| Green Tea | Camellia sinensis (Thea sinensis) | HPLC | Catechins |
| Green Tea | Camellia sinensis (Thea sinensis) | Spectrophotometric | Proanthocyanidins |
| Green Tea | Camellia sinensis (Thea sinensis) | TLC/HPTLC | Green Tea identification |
| Griffonia | Griffonia simplicifolia | HPLC | 5-Hydroxytryptophan |
| Grindelia | Grindelia robusta; G. camporum; G. humilis | TLC/HPTLC | Grindelia identification |
| Ground Ivy (Nepeta hederacea) | Glechoma hederacea | TLC/HPTLC | Ground Ivy identification |
| Guaiacum Resin | Guaiacum officinale; G. Sanctum | TLC/HPTLC | Guaiacum Resin identification |
| Guangfangji/Guanmutong (Aristolochia) | Aristolochia manshuriensis | HPLC | Aristolochic acids |
| Guarana | Paulinia cupana | HPLC-UV | Caffeine, theobromine |
| Guarana | Paulinia cupana | TLC/HPTLC | Guarana identification |
| Guggul | Commiphora mukul | HPLC-UV | Guggulsterones: E-gugulsterone and Z-guggulsterone |
| Gymnema | Gymnema sylvestre | HPLC-UV | Gymnemic acid |
| Gynostemma (Jiao Gu Lan) | Gynostemma pentaphyllum | Gravimetric | Total gypenosides (gynosaponins) |
| Gynostemma (Jiao Gu Lan) | Gynostemma pentaphyllum | Spectrophotometric | Total gypenosides (gynosaponins) |
| Gynostemma (Jiao Gu Lan) | Gynostemma pentaphyllum | HPLC-UV | Gypenosides (gynosaponins) |
| Hamamelis Bark | Hamamelis virginiana | TLC/HPTLC | Hamamelis Bark identification |
| Han Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra Root) | Stephania tetrandra | HPLC | Tetrandrine |
| Hawthorn Berries | Crataegus pinnatifida | Spectrophotometric | Procyanidins (as cyanidin chloride) |
| Hawthorn Berries | Crataegus pinnatifida | TLC/HPTLC | Hawthorn Berry identification |
| Hawthorn Leaf with Flower | Crataegus monogyna | HPLC-UV | C-glycosylated flavones: as vitexin and isovitexin (and hydrolized vitexin-2”-O-rhamnoside) |
| Hawthorn Leaf with Flower | Crataegus monogyna | HPLC-UV | O-glycosylated flavones: hyperoside and quercetin |
| Hawthorn Leaf with Flower | Crataegus monogyna | Spectrophotometric | Total flavonoids |
| Hawthorn Leaf with Flower | Crataegus monogyna | TLC/HPTLC | Hawthorn leaf identification |
| Hawthorn Fruit or Leaf with Flower | Crataegus laevigata (Poiret) DC. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Heartsease | Viola tricolor | TLC/HPTLC | Heartsease identification |
| Helonias | Chamaelirium luteum | TLC/HPTLC | Helonias identification |
| Hibiscus Flower | Hibiscus spp. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Honeysuckle Flower | Lonicera japonica; L. hypoglauca; L. confusa; L. dasystyla | HPLC-UV | Chlorogenic acid |
| Holy Thistle (Blessed Thistle) | Cnicus benedictus | TLC/HPTLC | Holy Thistle identification |
| Hops | Humulus lupulus | HPLC | Flavonoids |
| Hops | Humulus lupulus | TLC/HPTLC | Hops identification |
| Horehound Leaf | Marrubium vulgare L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Horse Chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum | Spectrophotometric | Triterpene glycosides |
| Horse Chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum | HPLC-UV | Aescin (b-Escin) |
| Horse Chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum | HPLC-UV | Aesculin, Aesculetin |
| Horse Chestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum | TLC/HPTLC | Horse Chestnut identification |
| Horsetail Herb (Equisetum) | Equisetum arvense | ICP-MS | Silica |
| Horsetail Herb (Equisetum) | Equisetum arvense | TLC/HPTLC | Horsetail identification |
| Huperzia | Huperzia serrata | HPLC | Huperzine A |
| Hydrangea (Seven Barks) | Hydrangea arborescens | TLC/HPTLC | Hydrangea identification |
| Hyoscyamus Leaf | Hyoscyamus niger | Titration | Total alkaloids |
| Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) | Hypericum perforatum | HPLC/LC-MS | Hypericin, Pseudohypericin |
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Hyssop identification |
| Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) | Hypericum perforatum | HPLC | Hyperforin |
| Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) | Hypericum perforatum | Spectrophotometric | Hypericin |
| Iceland Moss | Cetraria islandica | Macroscopic and Microscopic | Identification |
| Indian Squill (Urginea) | Drimia indica | Macroscopical and Microscopical | Identification |
| Indigo | Baphicacanthus cusia; Polygonum thinctorium; Isatis indigotica | Spectrophotometric | Indigo |
| Indigoplant Leaf | Polygonum tinctorium | HPLC-UV | Indigo |
| Ipecacuanha Root | Cephaelis ipecacuanha | Titration | Total alkaloids |
| Iris Moss (Carrageen) | Chondrus crispus; Gigartina mamillosa | TLC/HPTLC | Iris Moss identification |
| Ispaghula Husk | Plantago ovata | TLC/HPTLC | Ispaghula Husk identification |
| Jamaica Dogwood | Piscidia piscipula | TLC/HPTLC | Jamaica Dogwood identification |
| Java Tea Leaves (Orthosiphon) | Orthosiphon aristatus | HPLC | Rosmarinic acid |
| Java Tea Leaves (Orthosiphon) | Orthosiphon aristatus | TLC/HPTLC | Java Tea identification |
| Jujube | Ziziphus jujuba | HPLC | Jujuboside A&B |
| Juniper Berry | Juniperus communis | GC | Essential oil |
| Juniper Berry | Juniperus communis | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Juniper Berry | Juniperus communis | TLC/HPTLC | Juniper Berry identification |
| Kava Kava | Piper methysticum | HPLC | Kavapyrones: Kawain, Dihydrokawain, Methysticin, Dihydromethysticin, Yangonin, Demethoxyyangonin |
| Kava-Kava | Piper methysticum | TLC/HPTLC | Kava-Kava identification |
| Kelp (Kelpware, Knotted Wrack) | Ascophylium nodosum Le Jol. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Kola Nut (Cola) | Cola acuminata | HPLC | Caffeine |
| Kola Nut (Cola) | Cola acuminata; Cola nitida | TLC/HPTLC | Kola identification |
| Kudzu (Kudzuvine, Pueraria) | Pueraria lobata; Pueraria thomsonii | HPLC | Isoflavonoids |
| Kudzu Root (Kudzuvine, Pueraria) | Pueraria lobata; Pueraria thomsonii | TLC/HPTLC | Kudzu Root identification |
| Kushen (Sophora Root) | Sophora tonkinensis | HPLC | Matrine |
| Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla) | Alchemilla xanthochlora | Spectrophotometric | Total tannins |
| Lady’s Mantle | Alchemilla xanthochlora; A. vulgaris | TLC/HPTLC | Lady’s Mantle identification |
| Lady’s Slipper Root | Cypripedium parviflorum Salisb. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Lemon | Citrus limon | Spectrophotometric | Biflavonoids |
| Lemon | Citrus limon | HPLC | Biflavonoids |
| Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Lemon Balm identification |
| Lemon Grass | Cymbopogon citrates Stapf | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Licorice (Liquorice Root) | Glycyrrhiza glabra; G. uralensis | HPLC-UV | Glycyrrhizic acid |
| Licorice (Liquorice Root) | Glycyrrhiza glabra; G. uralensis | TLC/HPTLC | Licorice identification |
| Lime Flower | Tilia cordata | EP | Comply |
| Lime Flower | Tilia cordata | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Linden Flower | Tilia argentae DC. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Lobelia (Indian Tobacco) | Lobelia inflata | Macroscopical and Microscopical | Identification |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | HPLC-UV | Piperine |
| Lovage Root | Levisticum officinale | TLC/HPTLC | Lovage Root identification |
| Lungwort | Pulmonaira officinalis L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Lungwort | Pulmonaira officinalis L. | TLC/HPTLC | Lungwort identification |
| Lungwort Lichen | Lobaria pulmonaria | TLC/HPTLC | Lungwort Lichen identification |
| Maca | Lepidium meyenii Walp. | HPLC | Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates |
| Maca | Lepidium meyenii Walp. | TLC/HPTLC | Maca identification |
| Magnolia Bark | Magnolia officinalis | HPLC-UV | Honokiol and magnolol |
| Magnolia Flower | Magnolia officinalis | HPLC-UV | Honokiol and magnolol |
| Magnolia Flower Bud | Magnolia biondii; M. Denudata; M. Sprengeri | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Mahonia | Mahonia bealei; M. fortunei | HPLC-UV | Berberine |
| Maitake | Grifola frondos; Boletus frondosus | TLC/HPTLC | Maitake identification |
| Malaytea Scurfpea Fruit (Babchi Seed) | Psoralea cordyfolia | HPLC-UV | Psoralen and isopsoralen |
| Mandrake Root | Podophyllum peltatum L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Mango | Mangifera indica | HPLC-UV | Mangiferin (xanthone-c-glucoside) |
| Manzanita Leaf | Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Marigold (Calendula Flower) | Calendula officinalis | HPLC-UV | Saponins: as oelanolic acid derivatives |
| Marigold (Calendula Flower) | Calendula officinalis | HPLC-UV | Flavonoids |
| Maritime Pine (Pine Bark) | Pinus pinaster (Pinus maritime) | Spectrophotometric | Procyanidins |
| Marshmallow Leaf | Althaea officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Marshmallow Leaf identification |
| Marshmallow Root | Althaea officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Marshmallow Root identification |
| Mate (Maté, Yerba Mate, Paraguay Tea) | Ilex paraguariensis | HPLC | Caffeine, Theobromine |
| Meadowsweet | Filipendula ulmaria | TLC/HPTLC | Meadowsweet identification |
| Melilot | Melilotus officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Melilot identification |
| Meshima | Phellinus linteus | TLC/HPTLC | Meshima identification |
| Mexican Wild Yam | Dioscorea villosa | HPLC | Diosgenin |
| Milk Thistle | Silybum marianum | HPLC-UV | Silymarins |
| Milk Thistle | Silybum marianum | TLC/HPTLC | Milk Thistle identification |
| Mistletoe | Viscum coloratum | HPLC-UV or GC-FID* | Oleanolic acid |
| Mistletoe | Viscum coloratum | TLC/HPTLC | Mistletoe identification |
| Motherwort (Mother’s Wort) | Leonurus japonicus | Spectrophotometric | Total alkaloids: as stachydrine |
| Moutan Bark (Tree Peony Bark) | Paeonia suffruticosa | HPLC-UV | Paeonol |
| Mugwort | Artemisia vulgaris | TLC/HPTLC | Mugwort identification |
| Muira Puama | Ptychopetalum | TLC/HPTLC | Muira Puama identification |
| Mullein Leaf | Verbascum densiflorum; V. phlomoides; V. thapsus L. | TLC/HPTLC | Mullein Leaf identification |
| Mulberry Leaf | Morus alba | LC-MS | 1-Deoxynojirimycin |
| Mustard Seed | Brassica nigra | GC | Allylisothiocyanate |
| Myrrh, Myrrha | Commiphora molmol | TLC/HPTLC | Myrrh identification |
| Nettle Herb | Urtica dioica | TLC/HPTLC | Nettle Herb identification |
| Nettle Root (Stinging Nettle) | Urtica dioica | HPLC | Scopoletin |
| Nettle Root (Stinging Nettle) | Urtica dioica | Spectrophotometric | Total amino acids |
| Nettle Root (Stinging Nettle) | Urtica dioica | GC-FID | Beta-Sitosterol |
| Noni Root | Morinda citrifolia | Spectrophotometric | Anthraquinones: Ruberythric acid, Rubiadin, Alizarin |
| Noni Fruit | Morinda citrifolia | HPLC | Scopoletin, Quercetin; Asperulosidic acid, Asperuloside |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans Houtt | TLC/HPTLC | Identification |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans Houtt | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Nux Vomica | Strychnos nux-vomica | HPLC | Brucine, Strychnine |
| Oak Bark | Quercus robur; Q. petraea | TLC/HPTLC | Oak Bark identification |
| Olive Leaf | Olea europaea | HPLC | Oleuropein |
| Oregano (Marjoram) | Origanum vulgare | BHP method | Total essential oil |
| Oregano (Marjoram) | Origanum vulgare | GC-MS | Essential oil analysis |
| Oregano (Marjoram) | Origanum vulgare | HPLC | Carvacrol |
| Oregon Grape Root | Mahonia aquifolium | HPLC-UV | Berberine |
| Orientvine | Sinomenium acutum | HPLC-UV | Sinomenine |
| Pacific Yew (Taxus) | Taxus brevifolia | HPLC | Taxol |
| Pagodatree Flower (Pagoda Tree Flower) | Sophora japonica | HPLC-UV | Rutin |
| Panax Notoginseng (San Qi) | Panax notoginseng | HPLC | Notoginsenoside R1 |
| Paprika | Capsicum annuum | HPLC | Capsanthin |
| Parsley Herb | Petroselinum crispum | HPLC or GC | Myristicin |
| Parsley Root | Petroselinum crispum | TLC/HPTLC | Parsley Root identification |
| Passion Flower | Passiflora incarnata | Spectrophotometric | Total flavonoids: Vitexin, Isovitexin |
| Passion Flower (Passiflora) | Passiflora incarnata | TLC/HPTLC | Passiflora identification |
| Pau d’Arco Bark | Tabebuia impetiginosa (Mart. Ex DC.) Standl. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Pennyroyal | Mentha pulegium L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Peony Root | Paeonia lactiflora | HPLC | Paeoniflorin |
| Peppermint | Mentha haplocalyx | GC-FID | Menthol |
| Peppermint | Mentha haplocalyx | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Periwinkle | Vinca major | HPLC | Vinpocetine |
| Pfaffia (Suma Root, Amazon Ginseng) | Pfaffia paniculata | HPLC | Ecdysteroids |
| Pilewort Herb | Ficaria ranunculoides | TLC/HPTLC | Pilewort Herb identification |
| Pine Bark (Maritime Pine) | Pinus pinaster (Pinus maritime) | Spectrophotometric | Procyanidins |
| Plantago Seed (Ispaghula Seed, Psyllium) | Plantago ovata | USP method | Identification and Swelling index |
| Plantago Seed (Ispaghula Seed, Psyllium) | Plantago ovata | TLC/HPTLC | Ispaghula identification |
| Plantain Herb | Plantago lanceolata | HPLC | Aucubin |
| Pleurisy Root | Asclepias tuberose L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Poke Root (Pokeweed Root) | Phytolacca americana | TLC/HPTLC | Poke Root identification |
| Poplar | Populus spp. | HPLC | Salicin, populin |
| Prickly Ash Bark | Zanthoxylum clava-herculis; Z. americanum | TLC/HPTLC | Prickly Ash Bark identification |
| Prune | Prunus domestica | TLC/HPTLC | Prune powder identification |
| Psyllium (Plantogo Seed) | Plantago ovata | USP method | Identification and Swelling index |
| Pueraria (Kudzu) | Pueraria lobata; Pueraria thomsonii | HPLC | Isoflavonoids |
| Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower) | Pulsatilla vulgaris; P. pratensis | TLC/HPTLC | Pulsatilla identification |
| Pummelo Peel | Citrus grandis | HPLC-UV | Naringin |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Cucurbita pepo | GC | Fatty acids; Steroids |
| Pygeum | Pygeum africanum | GC | Steroids |
| Quassia (Bitter Wood) | Picrasma excelsa | TLC/HPTLC | Quassia identification |
| Queen’s Delight (Queen’s Root, Yaw Root) | Stillingia sylvatica | TLC/HPTLC | Queen’s Delight identification |
| Raspberry Leaf | Rubus idaeus | TLC/HPTLC | Raspberry identification |
| Red Clover | Trifolium pratense | HPLC | Isoflavones: Genistein, Daidzein, Formononetin, Biochanin A |
| Red Clover | Trifolium pratense | TLC/HPTLC | Red Clover identificaion |
| Reishi | Ganoderma lucidum | TLC/HPTLC | Reishi identificaion |
| Rhatany Root | Krameria triandra | Spectrophotometric | Total Tannins |
| Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root) | Rhodiola rosea | HPLC | Rosavins: rosavin, salidroside |
| Rhododendron Leaf | Rhododendron dauricum | HPLC-UV | Rutin |
| Rhubarb | Rheum palmatum; Rheum officinalis | HPLC | Hydroxyanthracene derivatives (Rheum-emodin, Aloe-emodin, Rhein, Chrysophanol, Physcion) |
| Rhubarb | Rheum palmatum; Rheum officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Rhubarb identification |
| Rose Hips | Rosa canina | HPLC | Ascorbic acid |
| Rose Hips | Rosa canina | TLC/HPTLC | Rose Hip identification |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | HPLC | Rosmarinic acid |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | TLC/HPTLC | Rosemary identification |
| Rosemary Oil | Rosmarinus officinalis | GC | Essential oil |
| Safflower | Carthamus tinctirius | Spectrophotometric | Pigments: yellow pigment, red pigment |
| Sage Leaves | Salvia officinalis L. | HPLC | Rosmarinic acid |
| Salvia miltiorrhiza Root (Dan Shen) | Salvia miltiorrhiza | HPLC | Tanshinone IIA, Tanshinone I, Tanshinone |
| San Qi (Panax notoginseng) | Panax notoginseng | HPLC | Notoginsenoside R1 |
| Sarsaparilla (Smilax) | Smilax aristolochiaefolia; S. febrifuga; S. ornate; S. regelii | TLC/HPTLC | Sarsaparilla identification |
| Sarsaparilla Root | Hemidesmus indicus R. Br. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Sassafras Bark | Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Savory Leaf | Satureja hortensis L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Saw Palmetto (Sabal) | Serenoa repens | GC-FID | Long chain alcohols: tetracosanol, hexacosanol, octacosanol, triacontanol |
| Saw Palmetto (Sabal) | Serenoa repens | GC-FID | Steroids (sterols): cholesterol, brassicasterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol |
| Saw Palmetto (Sabal) | Serenoa repens | GC-FID | Fatty acids |
| Schisandra (Magnoliavine Fruit) | Schisandra chinensis | HPLC-UV | Schisandrin |
| Senega Root | Polygala senega | Microscopical | Identification |
| Senna Leaf | Cassia acutifolia; C. angustifolia | HPLC-UV | Sennosides A and B |
| Senna Leaf | Cassia acutifolia; C. angustifolia | Spectrophotometric | Sennosides (as sennoside B) |
| Senna Pods | Cassia acutifolia (C. senna) | Spectrophotometric | Sennosides (as sennoside B) |
| Shepherd’s Purse | Capsella bursa-pastoris | TLC/HPTLC | Shepherd’s Purse identification |
| Shiitake | Lentinula edodes | TLC/HPTLC | Shiitake identification |
| Silkvine Root Bark | Periploca sepium | HPLC-UV | 4-Methoxylsalicylic aldehyde |
| Skullcap | Scutellaria lateriflora | TLC/HPTLC | Skullcap identification |
| Slippery Elm Bark | Ulmus rubra Muhl. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Smoked Plum | Prunus mume | Titration | Total organic acids (as citric acid) |
| Sophora Root (Ku Shen) | Sophora flavescens | HPLC | Matrine |
| Soy | Glycine max | HPLC | Genistein,Genistin, Daidzein, Daidzin, Glycitein, Glycitin |
| Spearmint Leaf | Mentha spicata L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Squaw Vine Leaf | Mitchella repens L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Squill | Drimia maritima | Macroscopical and Microscopical | Identification |
| St. John’s Wort (Hypericum) | Hypericum perforatum | HPLC-UV | Hypericin, pseudohypericin |
| St. John’s Wort (Hypericum) | Hypericum perforatum | HPLC-UV | Hyperforin |
| St. John’s Wort (Hypericum) | Hypericum perforatum | Spectrophotometric | Hypericins |
| Star Anise | Illicium verum | GC-FID | trans-Anethole |
| Star Anise | Illicium verum | Distillation | Total volatile oil |
| Star Anise | Illicium verum | GC | trans-Anethole |
| Stephania tetrandra Root (Han Fang Ji) | Stephania tetrandra | HPLC | Tetrandrine |
| Stevia | Stevia rebaudiana | HPLC | Stevioside |
| Stramonium Leaf (Datura) | Datura stramonium | Titration | Total alkaloids |
| Strawberry Leaf | Fragaria vesca L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Tangerine Peel (Red Tangerine Peel) | Citrus reticulata | HPLC-UV | Hespiridin |
| Tansy | Tanacetum vulgare L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Taxillus | Taxillus chinensis | Identification | Cardiac glycoside |
| Taxus (Pacific Yew) | Taxus brevifolia | HPLC | Taxol |
| Tea Tree Oil | Melaleuca alternifolia | GC-FID | Terpine-4-ol, 1,8-Cineole |
| Tea Tree Oil | Melaleuca alternifolia | GC-MS | Terpine-4-ol, 1,8-Cineole |
| Tea Tree Oil | Melaleuca alternifolia | BHP method | Total essential oil |
| Thyme | Thymus vulgaris; Thymus zygis | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata Tuber) | Gastrodia elata | HPLC | Gastrodin |
| Tomato | Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L. esculentum) | HPLC | Lycopene |
| Tongkat Ali (Long Jack Root) | Eurycoma longifolia | TLC/HPTLC | Tongkat Ali identification |
| Tribulus terrestris | Tribulus terrestris | Spectrophotometric | Saponins |
| Turmeric | Curcuma domestica | Spectrophotometric | Curcuminoids |
| Turmeric | Curcuma domestica | HPLC | Curcuminoids |
| Turmeric | Curcuma domestica | TLC/HPTLC | Turmeric identification |
| Uva Ursi | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi | HPLC | Arbutin, Methylarbutin |
| Uva Ursi | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi | Spectrophotometric | Hydroquinone derivatives |
| Uva Ursi | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi | TLC/HPTLC | Uva Ursi identification |
| Valerian | Valeriana officinalis | HPLC-UV | Valerenic acid |
| Vervain (Verbena) | Verbena officinalis L. | TLC/HPTLC | Vervain identification |
| Violet Leaf | Viola odorata | TLC/HPTLC | Violet Leaf identification |
| Vitex (Chaste Tree) | Vitex agnus-castus | HPLC | Agnuside, aucubin |
| Vitex (Chaste Tree) | Vitex agnus-castus | HPLC | Vitexin and Isovitexin |
| Vitex (Chaste Tree) | Vitex agnus-castus | TLC/HPTLC | Vitex identification |
| White Deadnettle | Lamium album | TLC/HPTLC | White Deadnettle identification |
| White Horehound | Marrubium vulgare | TLC/HPTLC | White Horehound identification |
| White Oak Bark | Quercus alba L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Wild Carrot (Queen Anne’s Lace) | Daucus carota subsp. Carota | TLC/HPTLC | Wild Carrot identification |
| Wild Cherry Bark | Prunus serotina | TLC/HPTLC | Wild Cherry identification |
| Wild Lettuce | Lactuca virosa | TLC/HPTLC | Wild Lettuce identification |
| Wild Thyme (Serpyllum, Serpolet) | Thymus serpyllum | TLC/HPTLC | Wild Thyme identification |
| Wild Yam, Mexican | Dioscorea villosa | HPLC | Diosgenin |
| Willow Bark | Salix spp. | HPLC | Salicin |
| Willow Bark | Salix spp. | HPLC | Total salicylic derivatives |
| Willow Bark | Salix spp. | TLC/HPTLC | Willow Bark identification |
| Woad Root (Banlan-gen) | Isatis indigotica | TLC/HPTLC | Identification |
| Wood Betony | Stachys officinalis (L.) Trev. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Wormwood | Artemisia absinthium | EP method | Bitterness value |
| Wormwood | Artemisia absinthium | EP/JSHM method | Total essential oil |
| Wormwood | Artemisia absinthium | GC-FID | alpha-Thujone |
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | EP method | Total essential oil |
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | Spectrophotometric | Proazulenes (Chamazulene) |
| Yellow Dock | Rumex crispus L. | Spectrophotometric | Total Anthraquinones |
| Yerba Mate Leaves | Ilex paraguariensis | HPLC | Caffeine, Theobromine |
| Yerba Santa | Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. et Arn.) Torr. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Yerba Santa | Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. et Arn.) Torr. | Distillation | Total essential oil |
| Yohimbe | Pausinystalia yohimbe (K. Schumann) Pierre ex Beille (Corynanthe yohimbe Schumann) | HPLC | Yohimbine, Yohimbinic acid |
| Yohimbe Bark | Pausinystalia yohimbe (K. Schumann) Pierre ex Beille (Corynanthe yohimbe Schumann) | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Yucca Root | Yucca filamentosa L. | Macroscopic and/or Microscopic identification | Identification for non-extract raw materials or powdered materials |
| Ziziphus Seed | Ziziphus jujuba | HPLC | Jujuboside A & B |