Achyranthes Root Extract Powder

Achyranthes root extract powder comes from the root of Achyranthes bidentata, the niu xi of Chinese herbal trade, not from the whole plant of the related A. aspera. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. The data for this botanical lists no powdered or standardized sibling, so the ratio extract is the only form described.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0139 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Dry Blends & Premixes, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Achyranthes bidentata Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Achyranthes bidentata Blume, family Amaranthaceae. The part used in this Achyranthes root extract is the root; stems, leaves and flowers are not part of the product. In Chinese trade the root is niu xi, sometimes called huai niu xi after its traditional growing region.

Two confusions are worth stating. The extract is not Achyranthes aspera, a whole-plant material from a related species that has its own page. And niu xi is not chuan niu xi, the root of Cyathula officinalis, which carries a similar common name but belongs to a different genus. Ecdysteroids and triterpenoid saponins are characteristic constituent families of the root. Achyranthes root extract is also a different material from the stem and leaf products sometimes sold under the same genus name.

What 10:1 Means for Achyranthes bidentata

Read 10:1 as a concentration ratio of the starting root and not as a measure of ecdysterone, saponins or any other marker compound. The data lists no standardized extract, powder or isolated compound of Achyranthes bidentata among the siblings, so the ratio extract is the single profile described.

Choose it when the species, the root as plant part and a water-dispersible extract are the requirement. Because niu xi names more than one plant in the market, the botanical name in the table and the root as plant part are the reliable identifiers for the Achyranthes root extract. The ratio carries no claim about chemistry.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Achyranthes bidentata
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Niu Xi, Chinese Achyranthes
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

Light Brown Capsule Fills

Standard capsule shells hide the light brown Achyranthes root extract. Root extracts can bridge in the hopper and take up moisture, so run a flow check on the lot and weigh capsules at intervals to catch fill drift.

Root-Style Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a light brown, mildly sweet and slightly bitter liquid. It suits ginger, honey and citrus flavors, so taste a plain-water sample first and adjust sweetener, then judge clarity after the drink has stood.

Root-Blend Powder Sachets

Sachets can pair Achyranthes root extract with other root extracts such as eucommia or codonopsis. Screen the powder before mixing and match particle sizes so the blend does not separate, and compare the first and last sachets.

Tablets with Root Extracts

This extract tablets with a dry binder and a disintegrant in the blend. Saponin-bearing root powders can foam and absorb moisture, so control humidity during compression and test disintegration on finished tablets. Saponins can foam in the disintegration vessel, which is harmless but belongs in the record.

Tea-House Style Drink Sticks

Powder sticks with Achyranthes root extract can echo traditional root-tea flavors when combined with licorice-type sweetness or date notes. Premix the extract with part of the sweetener and screen it, and taste the stick in plain water, where its slight bitterness is most visible.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a mild earthy aroma and a slightly sweet, bitter taste. It disperses in water to a light brown, lightly hazy liquid, and vigorous mixing can raise some foam because of the saponin fraction.

Handle the powder as a moisture-sensitive material: weigh it quickly and close the container after each use. For dry blending, combine it with a portion of the filler and pass it through a screen. A retained sample of the original shade helps decide whether an opened lot suits a pale blend, since brown shades deepen with air exposure.

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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