Chuanxiong Rhizome Extract Powder

Chuanxiong Rhizome Extract Powder is produced from the dried rhizome commercially identified as Ligusticum chuanxiong, an Apiaceae plant also known as Chuan Xiong or Sichuan lovage rhizome. The source material contains a complex profile of phthalides, phenolic acids, and other naturally occurring constituents associated with Chuanxiong rhizome.

The primary commercial format is a 10:1 extract ratio, providing a concentrated powder for botanical supplement and formulation projects. The ratio describes the relationship between starting rhizome material and resulting extract rather than the percentage of an individual phytochemical, distinguishing this grade from marker-standardized or purified compound ingredients.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0280 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Chuanxiong Rhizome, Ferulic Acid, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Ligustilide, Rhizome, Rhizome Extracts

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Chuanxiong extract is derived specifically from the dried rhizome, not from an unspecified root or aerial portion. Ligusticum chuanxiong remains the established commercial botanical name used in ingredient sourcing. The finished material is an extracted powder and should be distinguished from directly milled Chuanxiong rhizome powder, which retains the unextracted plant matrix.

The 10:1 ratio grade is used where formulators require a concentrated Chuanxiong ingredient with lower botanical mass than whole rhizome powder. Ratio-defined extracts are differentiated primarily by botanical input-to-extract relationship, raw-material identity, processing consistency, and finished extract profile. Higher-concentration ratio formats represent separate commercial specifications and should not be interpreted as higher percentages of any single marker compound.

The powder is used mainly in concentrated herbal supplements and multi-ingredient formulations. Its characteristic constituent profile includes aromatic phthalides and phenolic compounds, while the finished extract may contribute noticeable botanical flavor and aroma. During product development, formulators should consider powder distribution, compatibility with other plant ingredients, and physical behavior within the intended dosage format.

Application Areas

Capsules

Suitable for single-ingredient and multi-botanical capsules where a concentrated Chuanxiong format can reduce the amount of raw plant material required in the finished formulation.

Tablets

The powder can be incorporated into compressed botanical products. Development should evaluate blend uniformity, powder flow, compression performance, and compatibility with binders, lubricants, and accompanying ingredients.

Multi-Botanical Powder Blends

Chuanxiong extract can be combined with other herbal ingredients in dry powder systems. Premixing is useful where components differ significantly in particle characteristics, density, or inclusion level.

Sachets & Stick Packs

The extract can be evaluated in dry sachet and stick-pack formulations. Where the finished product is dispersed before consumption, development should assess wetting, sedimentation, flavor contribution, and physical stability.

Typical Specifications

Item	Specification
Product Name	Chuanxiong Rhizome Extract Powder
Commercial Botanical Name	Ligusticum chuanxiong
Botanical Family	Apiaceae
Common Names	Chuanxiong · Chuan Xiong · Sichuan Lovage Rhizome
Plant Part	Dried Rhizome
Ingredient Type	Botanical Extract
Product Form	Powder
Extract Ratio	10:1
Extract Classification	Ratio-Defined Extract
Characteristic Chemical Families	Phthalides · Phenolic Acids
Representative Constituents	Z-Ligustilide · Senkyunolides · Ferulic Acid

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Chuanxiong rhizome has a multicomponent chemical profile rather than being defined by one dominant constituent. Characteristic compounds reported for the rhizome include phthalides such as Z-ligustilide, senkyunolide A, senkyunolide H, and senkyunolide I, together with phenolic constituents including ferulic acid and related compounds.

Pharmacopoeial characterization of Sichuan lovage rhizome also reflects this multi-component approach, using characteristic phthalide and phenylpropanoid constituents to describe the source material. For extract evaluation, this makes constituent pattern and ingredient identity more informative than assigning the entire material to one isolated marker.

A 10:1 ratio is therefore not an assay value. It does not mean 10% ferulic acid, ligustilide, tetramethylpyrazine, or another individual compound. High-purity ligustrazine or tetramethylpyrazine materials belong to a different phytochemical specification framework and should be treated as separate ingredient entities.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Quality evaluation starts with correct botanical and plant-part identity because commercial Chuanxiong material is specifically associated with the dried rhizome. For a ratio-defined extract, identity testing can be supported by appropriate chromatographic examination of characteristic constituents. Reviewing chromatographic profiles across development samples and commercial lots can also help evaluate whether raw-material sourcing and extraction controls are producing a consistent constituent pattern.

Raw-material handling and processing are particularly relevant because several characteristic Chuanxiong constituents can respond to drying, extraction, and subsequent processing conditions. Phthalides such as ligustilide and senkyunolides, together with ferulic acid and related compounds, form part of the ingredient’s chemical fingerprint. Procurement evaluation should therefore consider botanical identity, extract definition, processing consistency, and constituent profile rather than relying on the ratio number alone.

For dry-formulation scale-up, R&D should evaluate powder flow, premixing requirements, blend uniformity, filling consistency, and interactions with other extracts or excipients. Differences in particle characteristics and inclusion levels can influence segregation during blending. For systems dispersed before consumption, wetting, sedimentation, flavor contribution, and physical stability should be assessed under the actual preparation conditions of the finished product.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.