Description
The standardized extract of Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree, oriental raisin tree) seed and stem, the principal commercial source of dihydromyricetin (DHM, ampelopsin) and related flavonoids. Used in liver-support and hangover-relief dietary supplements globally.
Yellow to light brown free-flowing powder. Limited water solubility; freely soluble in alcohol.
We supply food-grade Hovenia Dulcis Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 10:1 Standard Extract, 4 percent DHM (HPLC-standardized grade), 10 percent DHM (premium grade), 50 percent DHM, and 98 percent Pure Dihydromyricetin (the premium hangover-relief supplement active).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering dihydromyricetin (HPLC), total flavonoids, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Hovenia dulcis is a tree native to East Asia, with seeds and stems used in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine for over 1,000 years specifically for managing excessive alcohol consumption. The plant's traditional name (zhi ju zi) translates approximately to 'sober up fruit'.
Industrial production proceeds by hydroalcoholic extraction of dried Hovenia seed and stem, followed by chromatographic purification to defined dihydromyricetin content. Higher-purity grades require additional purification steps and reflect substantial cost increases.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient in China, Korea, Japan, and many other markets; subject to ongoing regulatory consideration in the EU under the Novel Food regulation for high-purity DHM preparations.
Dihydromyricetin has emerged as the most clinically-studied natural compound for hangover-symptom reduction, with proposed mechanisms involving acceleration of alcohol metabolism through aldehyde dehydrogenase activation and GABA-receptor modulation. Multiple controlled trials support reduction in subjective hangover severity at appropriate doses.
Strategic positioning is dominated by the hangover-relief supplement category globally, a rapidly growing segment with substantial premium positioning support for clinically-studied actives.
Where it is used
- Hangover-relief dietary supplements: the dominant commercial application globally
- Liver-support and detoxification-positioned supplement formulations
- Pre-drink and post-drink functional supplement products
- Combination hangover formulations with N-Acetylcysteine, Milk Thistle, and B-vitamins
- Traditional East Asian medicine: zhi ju zi formulations for excess alcohol consumption
- Functional beverages: pre-drink wellness shots and recovery drinks
- Pharmaceutical research applications including alcohol withdrawal and anxiety research
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow to light brown free-flowing powder |
| Dihydromyricetin (HPLC) | 4% / 10% / 50% / 98% (grade dependent) |
| Total flavonoids | ≥ 10% (mid-tier grades) |
| Herb-to-extract ratio | 10:1 (non-standardized grade) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Source | Hovenia dulcis seed and stem |
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