Agrimony Extract Powder

Agrimony extract powder comes from the aerial parts of Agrimonia eupatoria, the common agrimony of European hedgerows. The tops are extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder, and tannins and flavonoids are the main constituent families of the herb.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. A milled agrimony powder of the same herb is a separate product, and the two differ by process and not by plant part.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0148 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Agrimonia eupatoria Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Agrimonia eupatoria L., family Rosaceae. The part used in this agrimony extract is the aerial parts, meaning leaf, stem and flowering spike; roots are not part of the product. Common names include agrimony, common agrimony and church steeples.

The name causes mix-ups with hemp agrimony, Eupatorium cannabinum, which belongs to the daisy family and is a different plant. Within its own genus, Agrimonia pilosa is the species used as xian he cao in Chinese herbal trade, and it should not be read as interchangeable with the European species named here. In practice, the European species named here and the Chinese xian he cao source are different offers, and a buyer needs to state which one is wanted.

Agrimony Extract vs Herb Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Herb Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried A. eupatoria aerial parts	A concentrated, water-dispersible herb extract is wanted
Agrimony Powder	Milled dried aerial parts with no extraction step	A fiber-containing herb powder at higher inclusion is wanted

Ten parts of starting herb for each part of powder is all the 10:1 figure states. It makes no claim about tannin or flavonoid content, so it cannot be read as a marker specification. The milled sibling keeps the entire plant tissue, whereas the extract keeps the water-soluble fraction only.

Choose the agrimony extract when the species identity and a concentrated, dispersible form are the requirement, and the milled herb when fiber and bulk matter. The botanical is the same in both, and only the process and the resulting powder differ. The two species differ in range and in traditional use, so the binomial is the line that separates them.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Agrimonia eupatoria
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Agrimony, Church Steeples
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Tannin-Aware Capsule Fills

The light brown agrimony powder is hidden by standard capsule shells. Tannin-bearing herb extracts can be astringent and absorb moisture, so run a flow check on the lot and weigh capsules at intervals to catch fill variation.

Astringent Tea-Style Sticks

In powder sticks the extract gives a dry, slightly astringent, herbal drink with a faint sweetness. It suits sweetened or spiced bases better than plain water, so taste a plain sample first and adjust sweetener and flavor from there.

Hedgerow-Herb Sachets

Sachets can combine agrimony extract with nettle, raspberry-leaf or chamomile-style extracts in a European herbal blend. Screen the powder first and match particle sizes so the brown tint spreads evenly, and compare the first and last sachets.

Tablets with Herb Extracts

A dry binder holds the compact together while a disintegrant releases it. Tannins can interact with iron surfaces, so use stainless tools, and keep humidity low because herb extracts soften with absorbed moisture. A stainless steel contact path avoids dark tannin marks on punches and dies.

Gummies with Herb Extract

In gummies the extract gives a light brown tint and a dry, herbal edge that suits apple, pear or honey flavors. Add it after cooking and cooling slightly, and test gel set because tannin-bearing extracts can firm pectin and gelatin masses.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a mild hay-like, slightly astringent aroma and a dry, faintly bitter taste. In water it disperses to a brown, lightly hazy liquid. Tannins can bind proteins and cause haze, so judge clarity in the finished drink. Tannins and flavonoids darken with iron and moisture, so keep iron-bearing fillers away from the wet powder and reseal the container after use. In the blender, dilute the powder in part of the filler and sieve it.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.