Andrographis Paniculata Extract Powder

Andrographis paniculata extract powder comes from the aerial parts of kalmegh, the South and Southeast Asian herb known as the king of bitters. The leaves and stems are extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder with an unmistakable bitterness.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no andrographolide percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. A standardized extract, a milled herb powder and pure andrographolide are separate products from the same plant.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0165 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Kalmegh, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Andrographis paniculata Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees, family Acanthaceae, called kalmegh, creat or king of bitters. The part used in this Andrographis paniculata extract is the aerial parts, meaning leaf and stem; roots and seeds are not part of the product.

The herb’s signature constituents are labdane diterpenoid lactones, led by andrographolide, and they are the source of its intense bitterness. Andrographolide is poorly soluble in water, which is why ratio extracts and standardized extracts of kalmegh can differ strongly in character. The plant is not related to the mint-family herbs sometimes sold under similar bitter-herb names.

Andrographis Extract vs Andrographolide Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Aerial-Parts Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried A. paniculata aerial parts	A whole-herb extract without an andrographolide claim is wanted
Andrographis paniculata Extract 10–50% Andrographolides	Standardized extract with a defined andrographolide range	The specification names an andrographolide figure
Kalmegh (Andrographis) Powder	Milled dried kalmegh herb with no extraction step	A fiber-containing herb powder at higher inclusion is wanted
Andrographolide 98%	Isolated andrographolide at 98% purity	A single diterpenoid rather than a herb extract is wanted

The 10:1 figure counts how much starting herb went into one part of powder, and it is independent of andrographolide. Since andrographolide dissolves poorly in water, a water ratio extract should not be read as a source of the compound, and a buyer who needs a declared figure has to use the standardized sibling.

Pick the ratio extract for Andrographis paniculata identity and a whole-herb water extract. The milled powder fits when whole-herb bulk matters, and the isolate fits when a single compound is the formulation basis. The plant is the same in all four, and only the definition of the material changes. A formulator working with Andrographis paniculata extract should plan the taste masking first, because bitterness decides which formats are practical.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Andrographis paniculata
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Kalmegh, King of Bitters
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

Bitter-Masking Capsule Fills

Capsules hide the intense bitterness of Andrographis paniculata extract completely, so they are the most natural format for it. The light brown powder can bridge in the hopper, so run a flow check on the lot and weigh capsules at intervals during the run.

Bitter Drink Powders

A drink powder needs strong masking for kalmegh bitterness, with honey, citrus, ginger or licorice-type flavors working better than fruit alone. Taste a plain-water sample first and build the flavor system in small steps, because bitterness is difficult to cover.

Tablets for Bitter Extracts

A coated tablet is a practical way to deliver the Andrographis paniculata extract, as a film coat keeps the bitterness off the tongue. Tablet work needs a dry binder and a disintegrant, and a disintegration test after coating confirms release.

Gummies with Strong Flavors

In gummies the extract needs a strong flavor system and sweetener to stay palatable. Add the powder after cooking and cooling slightly, and taste a finished gummy, since bitterness persists even at low inclusion. Citrus-honey and ginger systems cover the bitterness better than fruit flavors alone.

Herbal Powder Sachets

Sachets can combine the Andrographis paniculata extract with licorice, ginger or tulsi-type extracts in a herbal blend. Screen the powders first and match particle sizes so the bitter powder spreads evenly across each sachet. Intense bitterness means each sachet should be tasted at the intended serving size.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a faint grassy smell and a very bitter taste. It disperses in water to a brown, lightly hazy liquid, and any andrographolide that is present stays largely in the particulate fraction. Bitterness is the main sensory constraint across all formats. Herb extracts absorb moisture, so weigh the powder promptly and close the container after each use. In powder blends, mix it into a share of the filler and screen the premix. Compare an opened lot with a retained sample to catch darkening before it goes into a pale blend.

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)

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