Clematis Root Extract Powder

Clematis Root Extract Powder is a concentrated ingredient produced from the root of Clematis chinensis Osbeck, an accepted species in the Ranunculaceae family. Supplied as a fine brown-yellow to brown powder, it provides a concentrated alternative to unextracted clematis root for dietary supplements, compound herbal formulas, and ingredient development projects.

The primary commercial specification is a 10:1 extract ratio, with 4:1, 5:1, 10:1, and 20:1 ratio options within the product range. TLC fingerprinting supports botanical identity evaluation, while an 80-mesh powder format is suited to common dry-blending, encapsulation, tableting, and premix operations.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0288 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Clematis Root, Dietary Supplements, Polyphenols, Root

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Clematis chinensis Osbeck root is the defined raw material for this extract. It is more specific than the broader traditional name Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma or Wei Ling Xian, which can encompass additional Clematis species and root-and-rhizome material. The extract also differs from whole root powder because selected constituents are extracted and concentrated before the material is dried and milled.

Commercial grades are differentiated primarily by extract ratio rather than a single standardized active assay. Lower-ratio grades maintain a closer relationship to the starting botanical solids, while more concentrated grades allow formulators to reduce ingredient loading. The 10:1 grade occupies the central commercial position. TLC serves as an identity fingerprint rather than a quantitative measurement of the extract ratio.

The ingredient is mainly used in dietary supplements and multi-ingredient formulations. Its concentrated format reduces the quantity of root-derived material required compared with direct botanical powder. The natural brown-yellow color and characteristic herbal profile are readily accommodated in capsules, tablets, sachets, and opaque powder systems, while liquid applications require evaluation of wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, color, and flavor.

Application Areas

Capsules

The concentrated extract can be used in single-ingredient and multi-ingredient capsules where a defined extract ratio helps reduce the quantity of whole botanical material required in the formula.

Tablets

Clematis root extract can be incorporated into compressed tablets, with development work focused on blend uniformity, powder flow, lubrication, compactibility, and the influence of its natural color.

Powder Blends

The concentrated powder can be combined with other plant extracts in premixes, sachets, powdered supplements, and custom formulas where lower ingredient volume is preferred over whole-root powder.

Beverage & Drink Powder Systems

The extract can be evaluated in opaque beverages and dry drink mixes. Prototype work should assess wetting, dispersion, visible sediment, flavor contribution, and color compatibility rather than assuming complete aqueous solubility.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Clematis Root Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Clematis chinensis Osbeck
Botanical Family	Ranunculaceae
Plant Part	Root
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Product Form	Fine Powder
Primary Extract Ratio	10:1
Available Extract Ratios	4:1 · 5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Identification	TLC Fingerprint
Appearance	Brown-Yellow to Brown Fine Powder
Particle Size	80 Mesh
Characteristic Chemical Class	Triterpenoid Saponins
Representative Constituents	Clematichinenosides and related oleanane-type saponins

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

The phytochemistry of Clematis chinensis root is strongly associated with triterpenoid saponins. Published research has identified clematichinenosides and related saponins based on oleanolic-acid and hederagenin structures, providing a characteristic chemical profile for the source plant.

These constituents help distinguish the extract from conventional plant powders, but a ratio extract should not automatically be treated as a standardized saponin ingredient. For conventional commercial grades, extract ratio remains the principal purchasing specification unless a separately validated constituent assay has been established.

Oleanolic acid is an established pharmacopoeial reference constituent for Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma and provides useful context for evaluating the chemistry of the source material. In conventional ratio extracts, chromatographic identity and the broader triterpenoid-saponin profile are more relevant than treating oleanolic acid as an assumed standardized assay.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical identity is a primary analytical consideration because commercial names such as Clematis Root, Wei Ling Xian, and Clematidis Radix can be associated with more than one Clematis species in medicinal-plant references. For a product sold specifically as Clematis chinensis root extract, raw-material identification and traceability should consistently preserve the declared species and plant part. TLC provides a practical fingerprinting approach for routine identity evaluation.

The fine brown-yellow to brown powder is compatible with common dry-blending operations, but particle size alone does not define handling performance. Powder density, flow, moisture sensitivity, blend behavior, and compression performance should be evaluated during scale-up. Its natural color can remain visible in light-colored tablets, powders, and beverage systems.

For capsule and tablet production, evaluate premixing, blend uniformity, fill behavior, compression, and lubricant compatibility. Liquid systems require additional assessment of wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, flavor, and appearance. Moving between lower- and higher-ratio extracts changes botanical solids loading and should therefore be evaluated during formulation scale-up.

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.