Shankhpushpi Extract Powder

Shankhpushpi extract starts from the aerial parts of Convolvulus pluricaulis, a spreading herb of the morning glory family used in Ayurvedic practice. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction, and the liquor is dried to 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. The bitter-graded extract and the milled herb powder are separate products, so this ratio extract is the entry for buyers who need a plain water concentrate of the whole herb.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0564 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Seasonings & Sauces, Shankhpushpi, Water Extracted

Convolvulus pluricaulis Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Convolvulus pluricaulis Wall. ex Choisy, a prostrate perennial herb of the Convolvulaceae with small blue-white funnel flowers. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaf, stem and flower. Roots are not part of this ingredient. The plant grows as a low mat on dry, sandy ground in India.

The name shankhpushpi is applied in trade to more than one plant, among them Evolvulus alsinoides and Clitoria ternatea, and these species differ in family, appearance and chemistry. The entity supplied here is fixed to Convolvulus pluricaulis. The herb carries alkaloids, flavonoids, coumarins and sterols, named as constituent families only.

Shankhpushpi Extract vs Powder and Graded Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Herb Extract	Water-extracted and concentrated shankhpushpi herb	A plain water concentrate of the whole herb is specified
Shankhpushpi Extract 2.5% Bitters	Separate extract graded by bitter principles	A defined bitter-principle grade is the specification
Shankhpushpi Powder	Dried shankhpushpi herb milled to powder	A fibrous whole-herb powder is wanted

The 10:1 ratio is a concentration step from dried herb. It does not state an alkaloid or bitter-principle figure, and the graded sibling uses a different kind of target. A buyer picks the ratio extract for a dispersible, concentrated fraction and the powder for the whole herb with its fiber.

Because several plants share the name shankhpushpi, the botanical name is the safest specification line. Shankhpushpi extract from Convolvulus pluricaulis blends well in sticks and capsules, while the milled herb adds bulk and sediment. The herb extract also carries less bulk than the powder, which helps in capsules where fill volume is limited. Neither form changes the species fixed on this entry.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Convolvulus pluricaulis
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis)
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

Capsule Fills for Shankhpushpi

Two-piece capsules take shankhpushpi extract as a light brown, free-flowing powder once a flow aid is added. The herbal, mildly bitter taste stays inside the shell. Weight uniformity and disintegration are the key checks on the finished capsule lot.

Ayurvedic-Style Tea Sachets

Instant sachets blend the extract with cardamom, ginger or tulsi-style flavors in a dry mix. The cup is hazy and tan, and a little sweetener rounds the bitter edge. The mix is sealed promptly because moisture dulls the herbal aroma.

Film-Coated Herb Tablets

Shankhpushpi extract forms tablets with microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant, and a film coat hides the herbal smell and the brown tint of the core. Dry granulation avoids heat on the powder, and hardness is checked on coated tablets.

Botanical Drink Stick Packs

Stick packs combine shankhpushpi extract with milder plant extracts, sweetener and a dry carrier. The extract disperses cleanly and leaves a fine haze. Uniform blending avoids dose drift between sticks, and a sieve step removes hard lumps before filling.

Spiced Bar Binders

Bars take the extract in the dry fraction with almonds, dates and warm spices, where its quiet herbal note blends in. Adding the powder before the syrup avoids clumps. Moisture and color are checked on finished bars.

Formulation Notes

Shankhpushpi extract is a light brown powder with a mild grassy-herbal aroma and a faintly bitter taste. In water it disperses to a hazy tan liquid with little sediment. Sediment is minimal and a brief stir clears the haze evenly, although the powder picks up moisture at a moderate rate and clumps if the pack is left open in a humid room.

Weigh the extract in a dry room and premix it with a flow agent before capsule or stick filling. Small trial lots show whether the color holds in the finished format. After opening, reseal the pack tightly and keep it away from heat and direct light.

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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