Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract Powder

Siegesbeckia orientalis extract starts from the aerial parts of a sticky-haired annual of the daisy family known in Chinese materia medica as xi xian cao. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. No other form of this herb is listed, so this ratio extract is the single entry for buyers who need Siegesbeckia orientalis in a water-dispersible powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0567 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Siegesbeckia orientalis Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Siegesbeckia orientalis L., an annual herb of the Asteraceae with yellow ray flowers and glandular, sticky hairs on the upper stem. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaf, stem and flower head. Roots are not part of this ingredient. The genus name also appears as Sigesbeckia in older and alternative spellings.

Chinese xi xian cao is traditionally drawn from three Siegesbeckia species, so supplier lists may mix S. orientalis with S. pubescens and S. glabrescens. The species is fixed here to Siegesbeckia orientalis. The herb carries diterpenes, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids and phenolic acids, named as families only.

What 10:1 Means for Siegesbeckia

The 10:1 ratio states how much dried herb is concentrated into the extract. It is not a kirenol or other diterpene figure, and Siegesbeckia orientalis extract carries no marker percentage on this entry. Since the catalog has no powder or graded sibling for this herb, the ratio extract is the only specification route. Species and part are the two points a specification should state, since the related Siegesbeckia species are not interchangeable with this one. The bitter, resinous character of the herb also limits how much of the extract a flavored format can carry before the taste dominates.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Siegesbeckia orientalis
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Xi Xian Cao (Siegesbeckia Herb)
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 Siegesbeckia

Two-piece capsules take Siegesbeckia orientalis extract as a light brown powder with a flow aid, and the bitter, resinous taste is hidden inside the shell. A fill-weight check and a disintegration test are the key controls on each finished capsule lot.

Herbal Tablet Granulations

Siegesbeckia tablets are built on microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant, with a film coat to cover the bitter smell. Dry granulation protects the sesquiterpene fraction from heat, and hardness is checked on the coated tablet before packing.

Tea-Style Instant Powders

Instant powders blend Siegesbeckia orientalis extract with ginger, jujube or licorice-style flavors that cover its bitter edge. The cup is a hazy, tan liquid. A low inclusion level keeps the resinous note from dominating, and a short tasting trial sets the limit.

Botanical Stick-Pack Mixes

Stick packs combine the extract with other plant extracts, sweetener and a dry carrier. The light brown tint blends into most herbal blends, and uniform mixing prevents dose drift. A sieve step breaks lumps before filling, which keeps weight steady.

Dark Bar Dry Blends

Bars use the extract in the dry fraction with cocoa, nuts and dates, which hide the bitter edge. The powder is added before the syrup to prevent lumps, and finished bars are checked for moisture, shade and taste.

Formulation Notes

Siegesbeckia orientalis extract is a light brown powder with a mild herbal aroma and a bitter, slightly resinous taste. It disperses in water to a hazy tan liquid, and a little fine material settles on standing. The sticky glandular character of the fresh herb disappears in the dry extract, which flows normally once a flow aid is added.

Weigh the powder in a dry room because it takes up moisture and cakes in humid air. Premix with a flow agent before capsule or stick filling. After opening, reseal the pack tightly and store it in a closed container away from direct light, which keeps the shade steady across lots.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.