～since 2001

• Located in the Phase III Farm of Shanlin District, Kaohsiung City, this product has been certified by Tse-Xin Organic Certification Corporation (TAF No. PC065) under the [Organic Agricultural Product and In-conversion Organic Agricultural Product Certification, and the Permitted Substances for Their Production, Processing, Packaging, Distribution, and Sales – Step 1 Grading, Part 3], Certification No. 1-009-110842.

• HERCET®-w Gel has successfully completed research project. The study, titled "Clinical Effects of Hibiscus taiwanensis Extract on Women with Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause", was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUHIRB-F(I)-201800041). The research findings have been published in the international journal Journal of Mid-Life Health, Volume 16, Issue 1, January–March 2025, by Wolters Kluwer.

• The patented natural ingredient HERCET® successfully registered with the American Chemical Society (ACS) under CAS No. 2906877-99-2.
• Our farm in Shanlin District, Kaohsiung City, passed certification by TAF under Certification No. 1-009-120696 for organic and transitional organic products.
• HERCET® No.1 (food product) launched.
• HERCET® EX (food product) launched.
• JARIO Herbal Intimate Spray passed SGS certification (10-minute test) for 4 major antibacterial properties:
  • Escherichia coli｜PUG22C01207
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa｜PUG22C01210
  • Candida albicans｜PUG22C01208
  • Salmonella enterica｜PUG22C01209

• Collaborated with the Yongling Organic Farm to promote the commercial cultivation of Taiwan Endemic Flora (Taiwan Hibiscus), which is listed in the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) and EU CosIng databases.
• JARIO Herbal Intimate Gel passed the SGS one-minute antibacterial test for Gardnerella vaginalis (PUG21C00628).
• JARIO Herbal Intimate Spray passed the SGS one-minute antibacterial test for Gardnerella vaginalis (PUG21C00635).

• The HERCET® Herbal Intimate Gel research project was completed after two and a half years. The study, conducted at Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (IRB KMUHIRB-F(I)-201800041), investigated the effects of Hibiscus Taiwanensis Flower Extract on women with recurrent vaginitis or genitourinary symptoms of menopause.
• JARIO Total Effects Repair Gel (15ml) packaging was updated.
• A new 50ml packaging of JARIO Total Effects Repair Gel was launched.
• INCI application was approved:
  • Application No.: 2-12-2020-11680
  • Natural Product Patent Name: HERCET
  • INCI Name: Hibiscus Taiwanensis Extract
  • INCI Monograph ID: 35818
  • Functions: Antioxidants, Antimicrobial Agents
  • Secondary Functions: Anti-inflammatory, Skin repair
• HERCET® (Hibiscus Taiwanensis Extract) was listed in the EU CosIng database, approved for two functions: Antimicrobial and Antioxidant.
• The Herbal Intimate Spray passed SGS certification for its five major antibacterial properties (tested within 1 minute):
  • Candida albicans | PUG21801031
  • Gardnerella vaginalis | PUG21701096
  • Escherichia coli antibacterial strength | PUG21701093
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa | PUG21801034
  • Salmonella enterica | PUG21801033

• Skin Tolerance Test for HERCET Hibiscus Taiwanensis Repair Gel.
• Project Title: Evaluation of Hibiscus Taiwanensis Complex Extract HERCET®-s on the improvement of tension-type linear suture wound healing and scar formation.
  • Project Leader: Yao-Ren Guo
  • Co-leaders: Yun-Nan Lin, Zhi-Hao Zhang, Yi-Jia Wu, Xin-Di Lai
  • Researcher: Chun-Ting Wang

• Institution: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
• Funding Source: HERCET Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
• Project Number: KMUHIRB-F(I)-20200153

• Participated in the 2nd Annual Taiwan Wound Care Society Conference and Symposium - Global Treatment Strategies for Stagnant Wounds.

• Launched JARIO Herbal Intimate Spray (300ml Refill Bottle).

• JARIO Herbal Intimate Spray passed SGS certification (60-minute test) for 7 major antibacterial properties:
  • Escherichia coli | UG/2020/21003
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa | UG/2020/21009
  • Staphylococcus aureus | UG/2020/21009
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis | UG/2020/21006
  • Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus | UG/2020/21005
  • Gardnerella vaginalis | UG/2020/21008
  • Candida albicans | PUG21701092
• JARIO Total Effects Spray passed SGS certification (60-minute test) for 5 major antibacterial properties:
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae | UG/2020/21016
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae | UG/2020/21015
  • Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus | UG/2020/021014
  • Propionibacterium acnes | UG/2020/21010
  • Malassezia furfur | UG/2020/42018

• JARIO Herbal Intimate Gel passed the ISO-10993 safety testing regulations:
  • Acute Systemic Toxicity Study (MSA-201906-132-T04)
  • Pyrogen Study in Rabbits (MSA-201906-134-T09)
  • In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test (MSC-202012-030-CE-R01)
  • Guinea Pig Skin Sensitization Study (Maximization Test) (MSA-201906-131-T03)
  • Rabbits Vaginal Irritation Study (MSA-201906-133-T06)
• JARIO Total Effects Herbal Repair Gel passed the ISO-10993 safety testing regulations:
  • Guinea Pig Skin Sensitization Study (Maximization Test) (MAS-201906-119-T03)
  • Rabbit Skin Irritation Study (MAS-201906-118-T01)
  • Pyrogen Study in Rabbits (MSA-201906-121-T09)
  • Ocular Irritation Study in Rabbits (MSA-201909-206-T05)
  • In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test (MSC-201906-98-T11)
  • Acute Systemic Toxicity Study (MSA-201906-120-T04)
• Launched:
  • JARIO Herbal Intimate Spray
  • JARIO Water Gel Essence
  • JARIO Total Effects Spray

• In collaboration with SGS, the experiment on JARIO Herbal Intimate Gel discovered HERCET® -BVBS probiotics, which can reduce harmful bacteria and promote a healthy intimate environment.
• HERCET Biotechnology’s research confirmed that HERCET® Hibiscus Taiwanensis Complex Extract is more effective in skin repair than a single-plant extract of Hibiscus Taiwanensis.
• Received IRB certification from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (KMUHIRB-F(I)-201800041).
• Launched new packaging, volume, and extract for JARIO Herbal Intimate Gel.
• Introduced the product to the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and the Southern Taiwan Science Park Tissue Regeneration and Cosmetic Repair Demonstration Center.
• Launched JARIO Soothing Lotion with new packaging.

• The intimate skincare product JARIO Herbal Intimate Gel used the second-generation Hibiscus Complex Extract. Certified by SGS, it demonstrated 7 major antibacterial properties, including a >99.9% antibacterial rate against Gardnerella vaginalis (60-minute test).

• Established the JARIO brand.
• Launched the fourth-generation Hibiscus Repair Gel. The new formula for JARIO Total Effects Herbal Repair Gel passed SGS Taiwan inspection, showing 6 major antibacterial properties, including a 99.2% inhibition rate against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (60-minute test UP/2016/B0308).
• Launched JARIO Total Effects Soothing Lotion.

• Recommended by the Council of Agriculture Biotechnology to participate in the 13th Taiwan Biotechnology Month exhibition.

• Awarded by the Council of Agriculture as an Outstanding Product Manufacturer.
• HERCET Biotech’s research on Hibiscus taiwanensis for Type 1 diabetes was recognized and published by the international journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Decrease of Plasma Glucose by Hibiscus taiwanensis in Type-1-Like Diabetic Rats).
• HERCET Biotechnology's diabetes research was published in the International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics, Vol. 3, No. 4, July 2013 (Dietary Hibiscus Taiwanensis Exerts Hypoglycemic Effects in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats).
• Recommended by the Council of Agriculture Biotechnology to participate in the 12th Taiwan Biotechnology Month exhibition.

• HERCET’s Hibiscus Repair Gel passed SGS antibacterial tests, showing a 95.5% antibacterial rate against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (60-minute test).
• Due to stable market demand, expanded cultivation areas and collaborated with indigenous communities for large-scale planting.
• HERCET Biotechnology’s diabetes research on Hibiscus taiwanensis was recognized and published in the American journal Journal of Natural Products (Antihyperglycemic Effect of Syringaldehyde in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats).
• Awarded as a key Chinese herbal biotechnology company by the Council of Agriculture Biotechnology Center.

• Hibiscus International commissioned Chung Chou Institute of Technology to conduct a safety assessment on the edible use of Hibiscus, which was certified by the Food Industry Development and Research Institute.
• Hibiscus International was honored with a grant for the "Research and Development of the Bioactive Components of the Taiwanese Native Species Hibiscus for Diabetes Treatment" project as part of the 2010–2011 Agricultural Biotechnology Industry-Academia Collaboration.
• Registered Hercet® as the exclusive trademark for the company's unique Hibiscus Taiwanensis Complex Formula.
• Renamed the company to HERCET Biotech Co., Ltd..

• HERCET’s Hibiscus Repair Gel passed the SGS antibacterial test (60-minute test), showing 99.9% antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and 98.8% antibacterial activity against Candida albicans.

• Entered the Council of Agriculture’s Agricultural Biotechnology Innovation Incubation Center.  
• Collaborated with the Agricultural Biotechnology Innovation Incubation Center on wound healing and antibacterial experiments using Hibiscus Repair Gel produced by Hibiscus International, which demonstrated excellent repair effects.

• Registered the trademark “SHANFUJUNG” and the accompanying logo for Hibiscus International Co., Ltd. 
• Launched the third-generation Hibiscus Repair Gel. 
• Launched the first-generation Hibiscus Women's Herbal Intimate Gel. 
• HERCET’s Hibiscus Repair Gel passed SGS tests, confirming the absence of common pharmaceutical ingredients and heavy metals.

• Launched the second-generation Hibiscus Repair Gel with updated packaging.

• Hibiscus International commissioned Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science to conduct an antioxidant test, which confirmed that the total antioxidant activity (DPPH) was superior to that of green tea, and the ABTS scavenging activity was comparable to green tea. 
• Successfully extracted the active ingredients from Hibiscus Taiwanensis using modern technology. 
• Launched the second-generation Hibiscus Repair Gel.

• Established Hibiscus International Co., Ltd. 
• Inherited from grandfather Mr. Wu Jin-Wang, the company invested substantial time and resources into scientific research and validation, developing the highly effective Herbal Repair Gel for skin repair. 
• Launched the first-generation Hibiscus Repair Gel.

• Sold self-developed products, including Hibiscus Herbal Cleansing Soap, Chinese Herbal Skincare Products, and Hibiscus Herbal Wellness Tea Bags, among other product lines.

• Began building an exclusive farm for the research, development, restoration, and cultivation of the company’s unique Hibiscus Taiwanensis species.

• Established the Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, specializing in the study of Hibiscus Taiwanensis and its active components.