Anacyclus Pyrethrum Extract Powder

Anacyclus pyrethrum extract powder comes from the root of pellitory, a daisy-family herb of North Africa and the Mediterranean known in Ayurvedic trade as akarkara. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder with a faintly pungent character.

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-0164 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Seasonings & Sauces, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Anacyclus pyrethrum Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Anacyclus pyrethrum (L.) Link, family Asteraceae. The part used in this Anacyclus pyrethrum extract is the root; leaves, flowers and seeds are not part of the product. Common names include pellitory, Spanish chamomile and akarkara.

The root is known for a tingling, salivating pungency, attributed to alkylamides. The same sensation is associated with the unrelated toothache plant, Acmella oleracea, so the two are sometimes confused in trade. Pellitory-of-the-wall, Parietaria judaica, shares the common name pellitory and is another unrelated plant. The binomial and the root settle identity. Anacyclus pyrethrum extract should therefore be described by the root and the binomial, because other plants share the name pellitory.

What 10:1 Means for Anacyclus pyrethrum

A 10:1 ratio reports concentration of the starting root and does not state alkylamide content. The data lists no standardized extract, powder or isolated compound of Anacyclus pyrethrum among the siblings, so there is no marker-based form to compare, and the ratio extract is the only profile described.

Choose it when species identity and a root-based water extract are the requirement. Alkylamides are lipophilic, so a water extract carries them only in part and is less pungent than the whole root. A buyer expecting the strong tingling of the crude root should taste a sample, because the Anacyclus pyrethrum extract differs from it. A buyer expecting the numbing sensation of the raw root should evaluate the actual lot, since Anacyclus pyrethrum extract is milder than the root itself.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Anacyclus pyrethrum
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Pellitory Root, Akarkara
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

Tan Capsule Fills

Regular capsule shells mask the light brown fill easily. Root extracts can bridge in the hopper and absorb moisture, so run a flow check on the lot and weigh capsules at intervals to catch fill variation.

Pungent-Note Powder Sticks

In powder sticks the extract can add a faint warming, slightly numbing note that pairs with ginger or pepper-type flavors. Taste a plain-water sample first, and adjust the flavor system in small steps, since pungency is more apparent in clear drinks.

Root-Blend Sachets

Sachets can combine the extract with ashwagandha, ginger or long-pepper-type extracts in an Ayurvedic-style blend. Screen the powders first and match particle sizes so the brown tint is even across the sachets. Dry sachet film protects the blend from moisture that would otherwise cause pungent clumps.

Tablet Blends for Root Extracts

For tablets, the powder goes into a dry-binder mix with a disintegrant. Root extracts soften when they absorb moisture before compression, so keep humidity low and test hardness and disintegration on finished tablets. A mild pungent note carries into the tablet, so a flavored coating is useful.

Spice-Forward Gummies

In gummies the extract adds a faint pungency that needs strong flavors such as ginger, orange or honey. Add the Anacyclus pyrethrum powder after cooking and cooling slightly, and evaluate the finished gummy for any lingering tingling. Warm spice flavors are effective at hiding any remaining tingling in a gummy.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy aroma and a mildly pungent, slightly bitter taste. A glass of water with the powder shows a light brown liquid with faint turbidity. Any tingling is milder than in the raw root, because lipophilic alkylamides do not transfer fully into water. The powder takes up moisture, so weigh it promptly and keep the container sealed between uses. In powder blends, dilute the powder in part of the filler and sieve it. A retained sample of the original shade helps decide whether an opened lot can go into a pale blend.

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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