Clerodendrum Trichotomum Extract Powder

Clerodendrum trichotomum extract starts from the leaf of the harlequin glory bower, a flowering shrub of East Asia, with the stems, flowers and berries excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. It is a plain leaf extract, and no powder or standardized grade of this species is listed beside it.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0289 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Clerodendrum trichotomum Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Clerodendrum trichotomum Thunb., the harlequin glory bower, a large shrub of the Lamiaceae with fragrant white flowers, red star-shaped calyces and bright blue berries. The part used is the leaf. Stems, flowers and berries are not part of this ingredient.

The leaf has an unpleasant, rank smell when crushed, which gives it the Chinese trade name chou wu tong. Many other Clerodendrum species are used in different regions and are not interchangeable with it. The leaf carries phenylethanoid glycosides such as acteoside, together with diterpenes, flavonoids and alkaloids, named only as constituent families.

The shrub is common in gardens across East Asia, so the species is easy to confirm botanically by its opposite leaves, flower clusters and bright blue berries.

What 10:1 Means for Clerodendrum trichotomum

The strong smell of the fresh leaf comes largely from volatile compounds, and a water extract that is dried keeps only part of it. The 10:1 ratio describes concentration against the Clerodendrum trichotomum leaf and does not define the glycoside, flavonoid or alkaloid content. Because alkaloids are part of the genus profile, the material is reviewed in line with the local rules of the target market. A buyer who wants a stated constituent level needs a marker-based product. One who names species, leaf and ratio can use this extract directly.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Clerodendrum trichotomum
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Glory Bower Leaf
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

Leaf Extract Capsules

Clerodendrum trichotomum extract is filled into two-piece capsules as a dispersible light brown powder. Capsules shield the leaf’s bitter, rank flavor from the user. Premix flow is steadied with a flow aid, and disintegration is checked once the capsules are filled.

Coated Tablet Blends

A film coat is needed to mask the bitter, slightly rank taste of the Clerodendrum trichotomum extract. Microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant carry the compression, and a dry granulation route avoids heat that would deepen the brown shade.

Tea-Style Instant Mixes

The extract suits dark, bitter instant mixes with roasted grain, ginger or licorice-style flavors that cover the leaf note. The cup is hazy brown. Dry blending with a carrier keeps the dose even across the batch.

Powder Stick Premixes

Sticks combine the extract with a sweetened, flavored base to offset bitterness. Strong flavors such as cocoa, coffee or cherry carry the leaf note better than delicate ones. Disintegration of the powder in water is checked at the intended serving.

Gummy Base Blends

Gummies hide the bitterness best in dark fruit flavors. The extract is added late in the cooked base, and finished taste is judged after the gel sets, because bitter extracts grow stronger as the gummy cools.

Formulation Notes

Clerodendrum trichotomum extract is a light brown powder with a faint, green, slightly rank odor and a bitter taste. In water it forms a hazy brown liquid with a light leaf sediment. The bitterness is the main sensory limit and decides how much a flavored formula can carry.

Mix a flowing carrier in before capsule filling so the powder does not bridge. Weigh in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw, because a leaf extract absorbs humidity and darkens at the surface. Phenylethanoid glycosides are sensitive to heat and alkaline conditions, so high-pH bases are avoided.

Clerodendrum trichotomum extract lots are compared with a retained sample for shade before they are blended.

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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