Boehmeria Nivea Extract Powder

The root of Boehmeria nivea, the ramie plant grown mainly for its textile fibre, is the only plant part behind this extract. The root is extracted in water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder. The fibre-bearing stem and the leaves are not used.

This boehmeria nivea extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. No constituent percentage is stated, so the product is defined by species, part and ratio.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0226 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Dry Blends & Premixes, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Boehmeria nivea Root Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich., a perennial of the nettle family, Urticaceae, grown in China and across Asia. The part used is the root, called zhumagen in Chinese herbal practice. The stem, whose bast fibre is spun into ramie cloth, and the leaves are not part of this boehmeria nivea extract.

Ramie belongs to the nettle family but has no stinging hairs, which sets it apart from the stinging nettle, Urtica dioica. The name “ramie” in a textile list refers to the stem fibre, so a ramie product for fabric is unrelated to this root extract.

The root carries phenolic compounds, flavonoids and triterpenoids as reported constituent families.

What 10:1 Means for Boehmeria nivea

The 10:1 ratio measures root going into the boehmeria nivea extract. It is not a marker assay, and the extract makes no claim on a named compound. A water-based boehmeria nivea extract keeps the soluble matrix of the root and is defined by species, part and solvent, which suits a specification that fixes identity first.

For ramie, the part is the whole question. The plant is known mainly for its stem fibre, and many suppliers list generic “ramie extracts” without naming the tissue. In this product the tissue is the root, extracted in water, with no stem or leaf material in the specification.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Boehmeria nivea
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Ramie Root, China Grass 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

Capsules for Root Extracts

Boehmeria nivea extract fills hard capsules after a flow check at 80 mesh, and a boehmeria nivea extract blend rarely needs more than one excipient. A dense root extract is usually free-flowing, so fill weight is rarely a limit. A glidant is the remedy for bridging, and fill weight is checked as each run begins.

Tablets with Dry Binders

For a tablet, build strength with a dry binder and add the lubricant last. For boehmeria nivea, a standard film coat covers the light brown core. Compare hardness at pressing and after a week of storage, because polar root extracts slowly take on moisture from the air.

Tea-Style Instant Sticks

Zhumagen is traditionally prepared as a decoction, so tea-style sticks suit the extract. The boehmeria nivea extract disperses in hot water to a tan cup with a light haze. Ginger, jujube or roasted-grain flavours match the earthy note, and a taste test at the planned dose sets the fill weight.

Carrier-Blended Sachets

Sachets carry boehmeria nivea extract in a sugar or fibre carrier. Sieve the powder into the carrier before the mixer to spread the tan tone evenly, and run a dose-uniformity check at the start, middle and end of the filling run.

Bar Premixes

For bars, the extract is folded into the dry mix and bound afterwards. The mild, earthy character of the root is easy to place in oat, nut and seed bars, and a taste trial after a week shows how the note changes with age.

Formulation Notes

Boehmeria nivea extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy smell and a mild taste. In water it forms a pale tan dispersion with a light haze that settles slowly on standing. The colour is gentle, so it blends into most beverage bases without strong tinting.

To prevent clumping, feed the boehmeria nivea powder gradually into a vortex or make a thin paste first. Use a two-step dry blend: sieve the boehmeria nivea extract into a small amount of carrier, then bring in the remainder. Once the seal is broken, protect the boehmeria nivea powder with a closed liner and a dry, cool storage spot.

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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