Herb Highlights: Chamomile
Herb Highlights: Chamomile Introduction Different genus, same name? Both Matricaria chamomilla and Chamaemelum nobile are used in teas. However, Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as German chamomile, is a cultivar from Germany.2 It is also called blue chamomile due to the blue color of its flower’s essential oil.1 It is Matricaria chamomilla that has been […]
Herb Highlights: Lion’s Mane
Herb Highlights: Lion’s Mane Introduction Native to North America, Europe, and China, Lion’s mane mushrooms grow on hardwood logs or stumps.1 Unlike other mushrooms, with a stalk and a cap, lion’s mane’s fruiting body is made up of white, cascading spines2 which account for its many other common names: mountain-priest mushroom, bearded tooth fungus,1 old […]
Y: Yellow Emperor
Y: Yellow Emperor Why “Y?” Here at Yellow Emperor, we think we are pretty great. However, we have been told we aren’t the greatest at self-promotion. Makes sense – we are focused on manufacturing quality liquid dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, herbal extracts, and personal care products for our customers. In reality, we have spoken too often […]
Historical Herbalist: Ibn Sina
Historical Herbalist: Ibn Sina Introduction Born in 980 CE in what is currently Uzbekistan,1 Abu Ali Al-Hussein Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina went on to become one of the most influential philosophers before the modern era. Known in the West as Avicenna,2 his writings are prolific and spanned several subjects, including medicine of which The Book […]
FAQ Series: Liquid Contract Packaging 201
FAQ Series: Liquid Contract Packaging 201 Is Yellow Emperor GMP certified? Yes! We are a certified GMP manufacturer of liquid dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. We are also an FDA Food registered business and Certified Organic Processor. You can read more of our humble brag on our Quality Certifications page. What are your minimum order quantities? […]
Herb Highlights: Turmeric
Herb Highlights: Turmeric Introduction Humans have been using turmeric for medicinal purposes for close to 4000 years.1 It is a part of the ginger family2 and is native to Southeast Asia. Through history to today, it is used in food, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine,3 as well as in in marriage2 and religious ceremonies.1 It’s […]
New Year New Home for Yellow Emperor
New Year New Home for Yellow Emperor From the President, Joe Stipek, “I couldn’t be prouder of the team here at Yellow – without them and their hard work we wouldn’t be able to make such a move happen. They all care about what they do and desire to see our business continue to grow […]
Press Release: Yellow Emperor Earns NSF International’s NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplement GMP Certification
Yellow Emperor Earns NSF International’s NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplement GMP Certification Eugene, OR – Yellow Emperor’s manufacturing facility in Eugene, OR was recently added to NSF International’s NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. Earning GMP certification from NSF International verifies that a manufacturing facility has the proper methods, equipment, facilities, and controls […]
Herb Highlights: Peppermint
Herb Highlights: Peppermint Introduction Peppermint is a naturally occurring hybrid of spearmint and water mint and is native to Europe and North America.1 Today, it can be found growing naturally in parts of India, where it is also cultivated.2 There are many cultivars of peppermint, including “Candy Mint” and “Chocolate Mint.”3 Other countries that cultivate […]
FAQ Series: Liquid Contract Packaging and Manufacturing 101
FAQ Series: Liquid Contract Packaging and Manufacturing 101 What is a liquid contract manufacturer? A liquid contract manufacturer produces liquids for brands. Many brands out there contract out their production so that they can run their business efficiently or focus on selling their products. Some brands do not have the capital to invest in necessary […]