Artemisia Capillaris Extract Powder

Artemisia capillaris, the capillary wormwood known in Chinese herbal practice as yinchen, supplies the aerial herb for this extract. Water extraction concentrates its soluble fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder. Roots and thick lower stems are left out.

This artemisia capillaris extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. No scoparone or other constituent percentage is stated, so the product is defined by species, part and ratio.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0184 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Dry Blends & Premixes, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Artemisia capillaris Aerial Parts Identity

The botanical entity is Artemisia capillaris Thunb., a semi-woody perennial of the daisy family, Asteraceae, found across East Asia. The part used is the aerial herb. Traditional supply separates young spring seedlings from the autumn flowering herb, and this artemisia capillaris extract is listed simply as the aerial parts.

Artemisia scoparia is a close relative that appears alongside it in pharmacopoeial descriptions of yinchen. Other wormwoods such as A. annua are separate species with different aromas.

Coumarins such as scoparone, chlorogenic acid derivatives, flavonoids and a volatile oil are the constituent families of the herb.

Artemisia Capillaris Extract vs Herb Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Artemisia Capillaris Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried aerial herb	A dispersible powder is needed for drink and capsule systems
Artemisia capillaris Powder	Dried, milled aerial herb without extraction	Fibre and the full herb aroma are wanted

The 10:1 ratio measures herb going into the extract, not a scoparone or chlorogenic acid assay. A ratio extract of this herb is defined by species, part and solvent. Where a brief needs a declared analyte, a ratio extract is not the matching product.

The extract is the denser, more soluble form, since the herb powder keeps the fibre that does not dissolve. The herb powder carries more of the volatile aroma; the water extract carries more of the soluble phenolic fraction.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Artemisia capillaris
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Capillary Wormwood, Yin Chen
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

Capsules and Fill Weight

Artemisia capillaris extract fills capsules cleanly after a flow check at 80 mesh. Herb extracts made from fine, finely divided leaves can be light, so confirm fill weight on the machine rather than from a bench estimate. Add a glidant only if the powder bridges.

Tablets with Neutral Fillers

Phenolic herb extracts such as this one can darken slightly in contact with alkaline excipients. Use neutral fillers and a dry binder, then compare tablet colour after storage as well as at pressing. A film coat gives a barrier against humid air.

Hot-Water Instant Sticks

The powder disperses in hot water to a brown, mildly turbid cup, so it suits tea-style products. Pair artemisia capillaris extract with a roasted-grain, chrysanthemum-style or citrus flavour, and test the cup at the planned dose.

Dry-Blended Drink Powders

For drink powders, sieve the extract with the carrier before it enters the mixer to spread the brown tone evenly. A light fibre or sugar carrier suits the colour better than a white, high-gloss one, and a dose-uniformity check at the start, middle and end of the run confirms an even blend.

Bar Premixes

For bars, blend the artemisia capillaris extract into a portion of the dry ingredients before the binder syrup goes in. The fine grind spreads evenly, and a ginger, honey or citrus flavour covers the bitter-leaning herbal note. Taste a bar after a week of storage, because bitterness tends to become more noticeable with time.

Formulation Notes

Artemisia capillaris extract is a light brown powder with a mild herbal smell and a bitter-leaning taste. In water it forms a brown dispersion with a light haze that settles slowly on standing. Phenolic constituents are sensitive to iron, so avoid contact with corroded or badly scratched steel surfaces during dispersion.

Add the powder into vortexing water or wet it first with a small volume of liquid to prevent lumps that do not redisperse. Dry blends need a sieved premix with the carrier. After each scoop, close the liner firmly; an opened drum should not stand near steam or on a damp floor.

Because artemisia capillaris extract is made by water extraction, the volatile oil of the fresh herb is largely absent, and the aroma of a finished drink depends mostly on the flavour system. Check colour and clarity in the real base before the dose is fixed, and keep finished liquids in opaque packs.

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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