Centipeda Extract Powder

Spreading sneezeweed, known in trade as centipeda, supplies this centipeda extract: the whole aerial herb of Centipeda minima (L.) A.Br. & Asch., a small creeping annual of the daisy family. Water extraction takes up the soluble fraction of the leaves, stems and flower heads, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder.

The extract ratio is 10:1, and the powder is milled to 80 mesh and is water dispersible. It is a plain ratio extract of the herb with no marker figure behind it, so the ratio is the only quantity that defines the product and no single compound is claimed.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0265 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Centipeda Identity & Plant Part

Centipeda minima is a small, spreading annual of damp ground in East and South Asia, placed in the daisy family. It is used as a whole herb, so the part here is the aerial portion with leaves, stems and tiny flower heads. Roots are not used. The English name spreading sneezeweed is easily confused with sneezeweed, which belongs to the genus Helenium and is a different plant, and Chinese names for this herb circulate under several spellings in trade, so the botanical name is the safe identifier. The herb is aromatic and bitter. It carries sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids and a small volatile fraction, named here as families only. No constituent figure is claimed for the extract.

What 10:1 Means for Centipeda

Ten parts of dried centipeda herb stand behind each part of extract, and that is all the ratio states. It does not describe sesquiterpene lactone content, flavor strength or any marker, and two lots at 10:1 can differ because the herb varies by harvest and drying. Water extraction leaves much of the aromatic volatile fraction behind, so the powder is milder in smell than the dried herb. Buyers choose a centipeda ratio extract when they want a concentrated, dispersible form of the whole herb that fills capsules and dissolves in drink bases more easily than milled herb, without adopting a single-compound specification.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Centipeda minima
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Spreading Sneezeweed
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 Whole-Herb Extract

Centipeda extract powder fills capsules as a concentrated herbal extract, alone or in blends. The fine powder tends to be light and static-prone, so test the fill on the machine and keep fill weights consistent across the run.

Herbal Stick Packs

In stick packs the powder gives a pale brown dispersion with a bitter, herbal taste. Mint, citrus or ginger flavors help balance the bitterness in drink sachets, and a small dissolving volume first keeps fine particles from floating on the surface.

Tablets with Herbal Extracts

Tablet blends take Centipeda extract at moderate inclusion, with a dry binder and a flow aid. Herbs rich in sesquiterpene lactones are often bitter, so a film coat is useful for taste at swallowing and also protects the tablet from humidity.

Bitter-Masked Chewable Formats

In chewables and gummies the bitterness of the herb is the main design limit. Add the extract late, keep inclusion low, and combine it with stronger citrus or mint flavor systems. A dispersible powder spreads through the gummy mass more evenly than milled herb, which would leave visible flecks.

Drink Powders with Mint

Centipeda extract powder can sit in loose drink powders when the flavor system is built around mint or lemon. The bitterness stays noticeable at any inclusion, so match the sweetener load to the dose and test the drink after standing, since fine plant matter settles.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a mild herbal smell and a clearly bitter taste. In water it disperses to a hazy brown liquid, and some fine plant matter can settle on standing, so stir before use. Water extraction leaves much of the aromatic fraction behind, so the smell is lighter than that of the dried herb.

Plan a bitter-masking flavor system for drink sticks and chewable formats. In dry blends, mix with a larger powder fraction first so that small inclusions distribute evenly through the batch. After opening, close the container tightly and store it away from heat, light and humidity, because the powder is somewhat hygroscopic and may clump when left exposed.

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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