Valeriana Wallichii Extract Powder

Valeriana wallichii extract is made from the root and rhizome of Indian valerian, known as tagara, and not from the European valerian root of Valeriana officinalis. The soluble root fraction is taken up by water extraction, after which the liquor is concentrated and dried to a light brown powder.

A 10:1 ratio defines this extract, and the 80 mesh powder disperses in water. This Valeriana wallichii extract carries no valerenic acid or valepotriate percentage, and there is no powder or standardized sibling of the same root in the range to compare it with.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0611 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Seasonings & Sauces, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Valeriana wallichii Root Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Valeriana wallichii DC., a perennial herb of the Himalayan region in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. Botanical databases treat the name as a synonym of Valeriana jatamansi, and trade documents use both, so the name in a specification should be matched with the Indian common name tagara. The part used is the root with its rhizome.

Leaves, stems and flowers are not included in this Valeriana wallichii extract. European valerian, Valeriana officinalis, is a separate species with its own chemistry and a larger body of trade, so the two should never be listed as interchangeable. The root carries iridoid esters called valepotriates, volatile oil and sesquiterpenes, and the water extract keeps the soluble share.

Orders for Valeriana wallichii extract should state the species, the root and the Indian common name together.

What 10:1 Means for Valeriana wallichii

The 10:1 ratio shows how much root enters the extract and is not a content of any one compound. Valepotriates are unstable to heat, moisture and acids, and the volatile oil is largely lost in a water process, so a water extract of this root is a different material from a solvent-extracted preparation or a ground root. There is no Indian valerian powder or standardized grade in the range, which makes the ratio extract the single form on offer. A buyer picks it when the formula names the species and needs a dispersible solid with manageable odor.

In practice, a Valeriana wallichii extract made with water behaves as a mild, dispersible herbal solid, and a buyer who needs a strong sensory character should plan the flavor system around the odor of the finished drink.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Valeriana wallichii
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Indian Valerian, Tagara, Valerian Root
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

Odor-Contained Capsules

Valerian-type roots carry a persistent odor, and a closed capsule or coated tablet keeps it inside the dosage form. The Valeriana wallichii extract is hygroscopic, so capsules should be filled in a dry room and kept sealed. Shells with limited oxygen permeability also help to hold the characteristic aroma.

Spiced Evening Tea Sticks

Powder sticks carry the extract with cinnamon, vanilla or mint flavors that cover the earthy root note. The cup is tan and lightly hazy, and weight-based dosing keeps each stick uniform. Hot water releases the root odor more than cold water, so steeping time should be short.

Cocoa-Style Drink Mixes

Instant drink powders take the extract dry in cocoa, malt or caramel bases, where strong flavors hide a root-like odor. Light fruit bases expose it, which makes them a poor match. Warm milk-style drinks hold the odor better than chilled ones.

Sealed-Pack Gummies

Gummies take the extract after the main cook, since heat and moisture change the character of the root solids. Strong berry or mint flavors cover the odor, and a tightly sealed pack protects the gummy from moisture uptake.

Formulation Notes

The Valeriana wallichii extract is a light brown powder with an earthy, musty-sweet odor typical of valerian roots and a bitter, slightly sour taste. In water it gives a tan, hazy liquid, since starch-like solids and polysaccharides stay partly suspended while small sugars and organic acids dissolve. Exposure to humid air is the main storage risk for the powder, so lumps form wherever the drum is left open.

Odor is the main sensory limit, so test the Valeriana wallichii extract at the real dose in the real matrix before approval. Avoid long holds of hot solutions and strongly acidic or alkaline media, which degrade the labile iridoid esters. A short sieving step comes first, then blend it into part of the carrier so that no specks form in a pale mix. With every opened drum, tie off the liner tightly and keep the drum on a dry pallet. Compare each lot of Valeriana wallichii extract with a retained sample for odor and color.

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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