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Herbal Extract Calculator

Calculate active compound content and whole-herb equivalence from extract ratio and standardization percentage.

Inputs

Results

Active Compound per Dose

25 mg

Equivalent Whole Herb

5 g

Typical Daily Doses2×/day
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the extract ratio as X:1 — the X value and the denominator (usually 1).
  2. Enter the extract dose in grams (e.g., the capsule weight of extract powder).
  3. Enter the standardization percentage guaranteed for the active compound (e.g., 5% ginsenosides).
  4. Review the Active Compound per Dose in mg and the Equivalent Whole Herb in grams.
  5. Check the Typical Daily Doses output for the standard ×/day reference.

How the result changes with Extract Dose (g)

Extract Dose (g)Active Compound per DoseEquivalent Whole Herb
1.0150.5 mg10.1 g
3.51175.5 mg35.1 g
6.5325 mg65 g
9450 mg90 g

What each input means

Extract Ratio (X:1) — X
First number of the extract ratio (e.g., 10 for a 10:1 extract)
Extract Ratio — Denominator
Second number of the extract ratio (usually 1)
Extract Dose (g)
Amount of extract per dose in grams (e.g., capsule weight of extract powder)
Standardization (%)
Percentage of the active compound guaranteed in the extract (e.g., 5% ginsenosides)

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Extract Ratio (X:1) — X = 10, Extract Ratio — Denominator = 1, Extract Dose (g) = 0.5, Standardization (%) = 5 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Active Compound per Dose
    Active Compound per Dose
    25 = 25
  3. Calculate Equivalent Whole Herb
    Equivalent Whole Herb
    5 = 5

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