Apocynum Leaf Extract Powder

Apocynum leaf extract powder comes from the leaf of Apocynum venetum, the dogbane-family shrub of Central and East Asian salt flats, sold in Chinese trade as luobuma. The leaves are extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a green powder with a tea-like character.

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

SKU: BOT-BEX-0175 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Apocynum venetum Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Apocynum venetum L., family Apocynaceae; the database match returned only the family level, so no author citation is added here. The part used in this Apocynum leaf extract is the leaf; stems, roots, flowers and seed floss are not part of the product. In Chinese trade the leaf is luobuma, and it is brewed as an herbal tea.

The name dogbane also covers Apocynum cannabinum, hemp dogbane, a North American plant known for cardiac glycosides and a different composition. Apocynum venetum extract is therefore specified by its species. Flavonoids such as hyperoside are the constituent family most often reported for the leaf. Apocynum leaf extract is specified by species and leaf, which separates it from other dogbane-family plants and from other parts of the same shrub.

Apocynum Leaf Extract vs Leaf Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Leaf Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried A. venetum leaf	A concentrated, water-dispersible leaf extract is wanted
Apocynum Leaf Powder	Milled dried Apocynum leaf with no extraction step	A fiber-containing leaf powder at higher inclusion is wanted

Ten parts of starting leaf per part of powder is all the 10:1 ratio states. It says nothing about flavonoid content and cannot be read as a marker specification. The milled sibling keeps the entire leaf, whereas the extract keeps only what water can carry out of it.

Choose the extract when luobuma identity and a concentrated, tea-like dispersible powder are the requirement, and choose the milled leaf when whole-leaf bulk is wanted. The plant and the plant part are the same in both, and only the process and the resulting form differ.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Apocynum venetum
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Luobuma, Dogbane Leaf
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Green 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

Green Capsule Fills

Opaque capsules suit the green Apocynum powder best, because a clear shell shows the color and fill variation. Leaf extracts can bridge in the hopper, so test flow on the lot and weigh capsules at intervals through the run.

Instant Herbal Tea Sticks

Powder sticks are a natural fit for a leaf long drunk as tea. The extract dissolves to a pale green-yellow cup with a mild grassy flavor, so taste a plain-water sample first and keep sweeteners light.

Green-Leaf Sachet Blends

Sachets can combine the extract with mulberry leaf, green tea or chrysanthemum-type extracts. Screen each powder and match particle sizes so the green tint spreads evenly, and compare the first and last sachets for color. Protect filled sachets from light, which fades the green over time.

Tablets with Leaf Extract

Pressed tablets from this powder use a dry binder and a disintegrant. Leaf extracts soften with absorbed moisture, so control humidity during compression and test hardness and disintegration on finished tablets. A light coating hides the green-brown speckling a leaf extract can cause in a pale tablet.

Light Green Gummies

In gummies the extract gives a soft green tint that suits apple, pear and lime flavors. Add the powder once the cooked mass has cooled slightly, and keep finished gummies away from strong light and acidic flavors that turn green olive.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a green powder with a mild grassy, tea-like aroma and a slightly astringent taste. It disperses in water to a pale green to yellow-green, lightly hazy liquid. Chlorophyll-related pigments fade with light, heat and acid, so judge the final color in the finished drink. Leaf extracts draw moisture from the air, so keep the container closed between uses. Blend the powder first with a portion of the filler and sieve the premix before the main mix. Keep an opened lot out of strong light and compare it with a retained sample of the original green.

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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