What Organic Herb does

Organic Herb Inc. (Chinese name: 湖南康隆生物科技股份有限公司, stock code 872213 on China's New OTC Market) is a vertically integrated manufacturer and exporter of botanical extracts, standardized herbal ingredients, and natural pigments. The company was founded in 2004 as Changsha Organic Herb Inc., completed a joint-stock reorganization in July 2015, and listed on the New OTC Market on October 16, 2015. Operations are anchored by headquarters and R&D in Changsha (Hunan), a dedicated manufacturing plant in Yichun, three GAP-standard planting bases spanning more than 8,000 acres across Hunan, Guizhou, Hubei, and Jiangxi provinces, and a US sales subsidiary (Earth Made Nutritions Inc., Chino, California).

The product portfolio comprises over 400 herbal extracts including 100 standardized extracts, organized into two main categories — Plant Extracts (e.g., Polygonum Cuspidatum/Resveratrol, Tongkat Ali, Rosemary Carnosic Acid, Horny Goat Weed/Icariin, Turmeric Curcuminoids, Bilberry, Rhodiola rosea, Maca, Cordyceps Sinensis, Ginger, Star Anise Shikimic Acid) and Natural Pigments (Cacao Husk, Black Carrot, Beet Root Red, Lycopene, Gardenia Yellow and Blue, Safflower Carthamin) — supplemented by Straight Powder, Fruit Powder, and Sweetener product series. Manufacturing relies on a process technology stack including dynamic low-temperature extraction, nano-membrane isolation, anti-osmotic concentration, freeze-drying, column chromatography, and counter-current extraction, supported by a laboratory equipped with over 20 million RMB in analytical instruments (HPLC-ELSD, HPLC, GC-MS, HPTLC, Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometer, SFE CO2) and an R&D team of 42 professionals including 27 senior researchers.

The business model is direct B2B export sales, with a minimum order quantity of 1kg and sample orders from 10g, priced on a unit basis with volume discounts and payment via T/T, L/C, or D/P. Customer segments are spread horizontally across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and health food, food and beverage, and cosmetics manufacturers globally. The company holds ISO9001:2015, CGMP, FSSC 22000, HALAL, Kosher, US Organic, EU Organic, and CQC certifications, supports its go-to-market through participation in seven major international trade exhibitions (Supplyside West, CPhI Worldwide, CPhI China, CPhI Korea, IFT, Hi Japan, VITAFOOD), and ships via FedEx, DHL, EMS, and air/sea freight with documented 7-day delivery to Europe and 15-day delivery to North America. The Chairman and legal representative is Xirong Liu.

Name

Organic Herb

Legal name

Organic Herb Inc.

Website

https://organic-herb.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Organic Herb Inc. is a Chinese manufacturer and global exporter of botanical extracts, standardized herbal ingredients, and natural pigments, serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetics manufacturers from GMP-certified facilities and 8,000+ acres of GAP planting bases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Botanical Extracts

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medicinal Plant Farming (Botanical/Pharmaceutical Crops) (AFAGAGAE), Dried Herbs & Herb Blends (AFAJANAC)

Keywords

• Plant extract manufacturing
• Botanical extracts supplier
• Natural pigment production
• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Standardized herbal extracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Changshahsien

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plant Extract Manufacturing and Export: Manufacturing and exporting high-purity plant extracts, standardized plant extracts, nutraceutical ingredients, and effective components of Chinese herbs to pharmaceutical, beverage, health food and cosmetics industries globally
2. Customized Product Development: Providing customized botanical products and safety evaluation services using bio-technology on selection and purification of botanical resources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Organic Herb Inc manufactures and exports high-purity plant extracts, standardized herbal extracts, natural pigments, and effective components of Chinese botanicals. The company cultivates raw materials across three GAP-standard planting bases covering over 8,000 acres, processes them through advanced extraction technologies, and supplies ingredients to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food & beverage, and cosmetics manufacturers globally. The portfolio includes over 400 herbal extract varieties with 100 standardized extracts.

Product overview

Organic Herb Inc is a manufacturer and exporter of plant extracts and natural pigments serving the pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, beverage, health food, and cosmetics industries. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Plant Extracts (including standardized and high-purity extracts such as Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract/Resveratrol, Tongkat Ali Extract, Rosemary Extract, Horny Goat Weed/Epimedium Extract, Turmeric Curcuma Extract, Bilberry Extract, Rhodiola rosea Extract, Maca Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, and Ginger Root Extract among others) and Natural Pigments (including Cacao Husk Pigment, Black Carrot Extract, Beet Root Red, Lycopene, Gardenia Extracts in Blue and Yellow variants, and Safflower Extract). Additionally, the company offers product series including Straight Powder, Fruit Powder Series, and Sweetener Series. The company operates GMP-certified manufacturing facilities and maintains quality certifications including ISO9001, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and organic certifications across multiple markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract (Resveratrol) Plant extract containing resveratrol active ingredient (CAS 501-36-0), specifications 50%-98%, derived from Polygonum cuspidatum root, sold as functional food additive and health supplement ingredient for B2B buyers.
• Tongkat Ali Extract Plant extract with Eurycomanone as active ingredient (CAS 84633-29-4), available in 1%, 2%, and 10% specifications, derived from Eurycoma longifolia, used in health supplements.
• Rosemary Extract Carnosic Acid Rosemary leaf extract with Carnosic acid as active ingredient, 60% purity, brownish yellow powder, used as natural antioxidant in food and cosmetic formulations.
• Turmeric Curcuma Extract Curcuma longa root extract containing Curcuminoids as active ingredient, specifications 30%, 90%, 95% Curcuminoids, sold as spice and natural yellow colorant ingredient.
• Horny Goat Weed Extract (Epimedium Extract) Epimedium leaf extract with Icariin as active ingredient (CAS 489-32-7), specifications 5%-98% Icariin or 10:1 ratio, used in health supplements.
• Bilberry Extract Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract with Anthocyanidins/Anthocyanins as active ingredient (CAS 528-58-5), specifications 5%-36% or 4:1 to 10:1 ratios, used for eye health formulations.
• Maca Extract Lepidium meyenii hypocotyl extract with macadness as active ingredient (CAS 3150-24-1), specifications 10:1 and 4:1 ratios, used as nutritional supplement ingredient.
• Rhodiola rosea L Extract Rhodiola rosea root extract with Salidroside and Rosavins as active ingredients, specifications include 3% Rosavins 1% Salidroside and 5% Rosavins 3% Salidroside.
• Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Cordyceps sinensis extract with Cordycepic acid/Polysaccharide as active ingredients, specifications 10%-30% Polysaccharides, used in traditional Chinese medicine applications.
• Ginger Root Extract Zingiber officinale root extract with Gingerols as active ingredient (CAS 23513-14-6), specifications 5%-20% Gingerols HPLC, sold as spice and health ingredient.
• Cacao Husk Pigment Theobroma cacao bean shell extract, color value NLT50, used as natural brown colorant in food applications including chocolate products and beverages.
• Beet Root Red Beta vulgaris root extract, red pigment, 4:1 composition ratio, water-soluble natural colorant stable in acidic and neutral solutions.
• Lycopene Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract, specifications 5%-98% Lycopene, extracted via CO2 and water methods, sold as red carotenoid pigment ingredient.
• Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis Extract Yellow Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract containing crocin and crocetin, water-soluble yellow colorant, specifications 4:1/10:1, E10-E200.
• Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis Extract Blue Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract, 100% water-soluble blue colorant stable at pH 4.0-8.0.
• Fruit Powder Series Fruit-based powder product series derived from various fruits, sold as botanical ingredients for nutraceutical and food applications.
• Sweetener Series Sweetener product series including natural sweetening ingredients for food and beverage applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully developed and produced over 400 kinds of herbal extracts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Farmers (Planting Base Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated partnership with local farmers for planting operations, starting with technical guidance and seedling supply, followed by tracking service throughout growing, harvesting, and packing. Standardized management with Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Layn Natural Ingredients: Chinese-origin plant extract manufacturer with US operations (Layn USA) producing standardized botanical extracts and natural sweeteners for nutraceutical and food customers. Closely comparable in vertical integration, product mix, and B2B export model.
• Bio-Botanica: US manufacturer of botanical extracts, herbal extracts, and natural ingredients for the cosmetic, personal care, food, and nutraceutical industries. Comparable in B2B standardized botanical extract supply model.
• Chenguang Biotech Group: Chinese publicly listed manufacturer of plant extracts, natural pigments, and essential oils serving food, nutraceutical, and personal care markets. Comparable in scale, product mix (extracts + natural colorants), and export orientation.
• Martin Bauer Group: Germany-based global supplier of botanical extracts, tea, and herbal ingredients for beverages, nutrition, and pharma. Comparable in breadth of standardized extract portfolio and emphasis on quality certifications and traceability.
• Nutra Green Biotechnology: Chinese plant extract manufacturer producing standardized herbal extracts for nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic applications. Closely comparable in product mix, customer segments, and export-led go-to-market.
• Sabinsa Corporation: US-headquartered, India-manufactured supplier of standardized herbal extracts and nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Curcumin C3 Complex, BioPerine, Boswellin). Direct competitor in standardized botanical extracts sold into pharma and nutraceutical channels globally.
• Indena SpA: Italian manufacturer of standardized botanical extracts and active pharmaceutical ingredients serving the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetics industries. Direct peer in high-purity, standardized plant extracts with GMP-grade quality systems.
• Xi'an Greentech Biotech: Chinese manufacturer and exporter of botanical extracts, natural pigments, and nutraceutical ingredients. Comparable in scale, B2B export orientation, and participation in global nutraceutical supply exhibitions.

Broad incumbents

• Naturex (Givaudan): Global natural ingredients supplier (acquired by Givaudan) offering botanical extracts, natural colors, and fruit & vegetable powders to food, beverage, and nutraceutical customers. Larger incumbent with overlapping botanical extract and natural pigment lines.
• Kemin Industries: US-based ingredient manufacturer serving food, feed, and nutraceutical markets with plant-based extracts, antioxidants, and natural colors. Broad incumbent with overlapping natural antioxidant and botanical extract offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Organic_HerbInc

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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