Angelica Decursiva Extract Powder

Angelica decursiva extract powder comes from the root of a purple-flowered Angelica sold in Chinese trade as zi hua qian hu. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder, and coumarins are the constituent family expected from the genus.

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-0170 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Angelica decursiva Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Angelica decursiva (Miq.) Franch. & Sav., family Apiaceae. Databases currently treat the name as a synonym of another taxon, but trade and the master data keep Angelica decursiva. The part used in this Angelica decursiva extract is the root; leaves, stems and seeds are not part of the product.

Qian hu is a trade name that covers two plants. The root called bai hua qian hu comes from Peucedanum praeruptorum, whereas zi hua qian hu, meaning purple-flower qian hu, comes from the species named here. The extract is also not Angelica gigas, the Korean angelica noted for its own pyranocoumarins, and it is not bai zhi or dang gui. Angelica decursiva extract is specified by the binomial and the root, and an Angelica decursiva extract offer that omits the plant part cannot be compared with it.

What 10:1 Means for Angelica decursiva

A ratio of 10:1 says how many parts of starting root stand behind one part of powder and nothing about coumarin content. The data lists no standardized extract, powder or isolated compound of Angelica decursiva among the siblings, so the ratio extract is the only profile described.

Choose it when the species and the root as plant part are the requirement. Since the trade name qian hu points to two different plants, the botanical name in the table is the identifier that matters, and buyers comparing offers should match it exactly. The ratio carries no claim about coumarin pattern or any other chemistry.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Angelica decursiva
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Purple-Flower Qian Hu, Zi Hua Qian Hu
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

A regular shell hides the light brown Angelica decursiva fill easily. Root extracts can bridge in the hopper and absorb moisture, so run a flow check on the lot and weigh capsules at set intervals to catch fill variation across the run.

Root-Style Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a mild, slightly aromatic and bitter root note that pairs with ginger, pear or honey. Taste a plain-water sample first, because the delicate aroma can be covered by strong fruit flavors.

Tea-Style Sachets for Root Blends

Sachets can combine the extract with platycodon, loquat leaf or licorice-type extracts in a tea-style blend. Screen the powders first and match particle sizes so the tint spreads evenly across the sachets, then compare the first and last sachets.

Tablets for Aromatic Roots

The powder can be pressed with a dry binder and a disintegrant of the formulator’s choice. Root powders soften with absorbed moisture, so keep humidity low during compression and test hardness and disintegration on finished tablets.

Gummies with Faint Root Notes

In gummies the extract adds a pale brown tint and a slight bitterness that citrus or honey flavors cover well. Stir the powder in after the mass has cooled a little, and test gel set and taste on a finished gummy.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a faint aromatic, slightly sweet smell and a mildly bitter taste. It disperses in water to a light brown, lightly hazy liquid, and haze may build as the liquid cools. Judge clarity in the finished drink. Because the powder absorbs moisture from air, close the container after every use. Mix the powder with part of the filler and sieve the premix before the main blend, which avoids soft lumps. A retained sample of the original shade shows whether an opened lot has darkened since the container was first opened.

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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