| Term | standardized extract |
| Alternate Terms | standardized herbal extract; standardized botanical extract |
| Definition | A standardized extract is a concentrated herbal or botanical preparation processed to contain a consistent, measurable percentage of one or more identified active compounds, ensuring batch-to-batch reliability and reproducibility of therapeutic effects. |
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| Context | Standardization is used in herbal medicine, pharmacology, and supplement manufacturing to improve quality control and clinical predictability. |
| Etymology | From Latin 'standard' meaning a fixed measure combined with 'extract' referring to the concentrated essence drawn from plant material. |
| Examples | Ginkgo biloba 24% flavone glycosides; Milk thistle 80% silymarin; Ginseng 10% ginsenosides |
| Related Terms | active constituent; marker compound; herbal standardization; phytopharmaceutical; tincture; whole herb |
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