Active ingredients
Our high-quality raw materials are harvested from sustainable resources and transformed into a range of innovative, industry specific active ingredients
All our ingredients are tailored specifically for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food & beverage industries.
Our portfolio includes a range of Botanical extracts (Liquid and Powder), Plant material and Oils. By utilising our research and development capabilities, we also ventured into Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development and supporting API master files.
Afriplex - Botanical Extracts Suppliers, Product Developers and Manufacturers
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
A specialised extract to be used as an active ingredient in a drug product, also described as a drug substance.
Botanical name
Pelargonium sidoides DC.
Possible indication
Respiratory infection
Dosage form
Syrup, Drops, Throat Spray, Throat Lollipop, Effervescent, Capsule, Tablet, Lozenges
Market application
Pharmaceutical
Botanical name
Aspalathus linearis (Brum.f) R.Dahlgren
Possible indication
Insulin resistance
Dosage form
Syrup, Drops, Capsule, Tablet, Effervescent
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Nutraceutical
Botanical name
Rosa canina L.
Possible indication
Rheumatism, Skin damage, Immune deficiency, Inflammation related to joints
Dosage form
Tablet, Capsule, Syrup, Cream/Lotion, Effervescent, Dairy and confectionary products
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Prosopis glandulosa Torr.
Possible indication
Contused and fatigued muscle tissue
Dosage form
Tablet, Capsule, Powder, Syrup, Effervescent
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Veterinary
Botanical name
Elephantorrhiza elephantina (Burch.) Skeels
Possible indication
Benign Prostate Hyperplacia, Male Pattern Baldness, Acne Vulgaris
Dosage form
Capsule, Tablet, Leave-on Serum/Shampoo
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic
Botanical extracts - Liquid
Water, ethanol or glycerine based extracts for use in liquid formulations.
Botanical name
Avena sativa L.
Plant part used
Flowering herb excluding the roots
Possible indication
Anxiety, Mental stress
Market application
Pharmaceutical
Botanical name
Kigelia africana Lam.
Plant part used
Whole fruit
Possible indication
Wound healing, Syphilis, Rheumatism
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic
Botanical name
Echinacea purpurea L.
Plant part used
Flowering herb excluding the roots
Possible indication
Colds, Superficial wounds
Market application
Pharmaceutical
Botanical name
Siphonochilus aethiopicus (Schweinf.) B.L.Burtt
Plant part used
Underground parts of the stem
Possible indication
Allergic rhinitis
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Veterinary, Food & Beverage (As flavouring agent)
Botanical name
Centella asiatica L.
Plant part used
Leaves
Possible indication
Venous insufficiency, Venous hypertensive angiopathy, Swelling of limbs, Carotid artery disease
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary
Botanical extracts - Powder
Mainly water soluble, spray dried extracts using ‘soft conditions’ to preserve the integrity of the product.
Botanical name
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Possible indication
Oxidative stress, Nutritional deficiency
Dosage form
Tablet, Capsule, Beverage, Dairy and confectionary products
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Aloe vera (L.) Brum.f.
Possible indication
Wounds and burns, Diabetes, Inflammation, Immune deficiency
Dosage form
Tablet, Capsule, Syrup, Cream/Lotion, Dairy and confectionary products
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Aspalathus linearis (Brum.f) R.Dahlgren
Possible indication
Oxidative stress, Cardiovascular disease
Dosage form
Capsule, Tablet, Cream/Lotion, Shampoo, Beverage, Dairy and confectionary products
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Cyclopia spp.
Possible indication
Oxidative stress, Ageing
Dosage form
Capsule, Tablet, Cream/Lotion, Shampoo, Beverage, Dairy and Confectionary products
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Sutherlandia frutescens (L.) R.Br
Possible indication
Immune deficiency
Dosage form
Capsule, Tablets, Drops, Syrup
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Food & Beverage (As flavouring agent)
Plant materials
Parts of a plant including the root, leaf, seeds or flowers which are dried and milled according to specification.
Botanical name
Pelargonium sidoides DC.
Possible indication
Respiratory infection
Market application
Pharmaceutical
Botanical name
Rosa canina L.
Possible indication
Rheumatism, Skin damage, Immune deficiency, Inflammation related to joints
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans
Possible indication
Urinary tract infection, Respiratory infection, Rheumatism, Stomach ailments, Inflammation
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Veterinary, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Hoodia gordonii (Mason) Sweet ex Decne
Possible indication
Obesity
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage
Botanical name
Adansonia digitata
Possible indication
Oxidative stress, Nutritional deficiency
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage
Oils
Natural and essential oils which are extracted using cold pressed or steam distillation methods to preserve the natural aromatic compounds.
Botanical name
Rosa canina L. semen sicc
Possible indication
Rheumatism, Skin damage, Immune deficiency, Inflammation
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Cosmetic
Botanical name
Agathosma betulina P.J Bergius
Possible indication
Urinary tract infection, Respiratory infection, Rheumatism, Stomach ailments, Inflammation
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food & Beverage (As flavour building block)
Botanical name
Adansonia digitata L.
Possible indication
Skin damage, Ageing, Oxidative stress
Market application
Cosmetic
Botanical name
Moringa oleifera
Possible indication
Oxidative stress, Nutritional deficiency
Market application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic
Botanical name
Sclerocarya birrea
Possible indication
Eczema, Redness, Psoriasis
Market application
Cosmetic