Corydalis Tuber Extract Powder

Corydalis Tuber Extract Powder is a standardized botanical extract produced from the tuber of Corydalis yanhusuo, a Papaveraceae species commonly associated with the names Yanhusuo and Corydalis Rhizoma. Essencefield supplies the ingredient as a spray-dried powder for concentrated botanical formulations requiring defined plant identity and marker-based quality control.

The commercial grade is standardized to 2% dehydrocorydaline by HPLC. This marker-defined specification provides a clearer basis for sourcing and incoming evaluation than products identified only by extraction ratio, helping procurement and formulation teams distinguish standardized Corydalis extract from conventional ratio extracts and highly purified single-compound materials.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0301 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Corydalis Tuber, Corydalis yanhusuo, Isoquinoline Alkaloids, Tetrahydropalmatine, Tuber

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

The dried tuber of Corydalis yanhusuo is the botanical raw material used for this extract. It belongs to the Papaveraceae family and is commercially differentiated from simple Corydalis tuber powder through extraction, concentration, and spray drying. It should also be distinguished from purified tetrahydropalmatine products, which represent a narrower phytochemical ingredient rather than the broader botanical extract profile.

Commercial Corydalis materials may be specified by extraction ratio, total alkaloid content, or an individual marker assay. A 10:1 or 20:1 ratio describes the relationship between botanical input and finished extract but does not define the concentration of a specific alkaloid. Marker-standardized material instead provides a quantitative analyte that can be used for purchasing specifications and analytical quality evaluation.

The finished ingredient is a fine, carrier-free botanical powder suitable for concentrated dry formulations. Its particle profile supports blending into capsules, tablets, and botanical premixes, while its water-dispersible behavior can support selected powder and liquid-development work. Because the ingredient contains a characteristic alkaloid fraction, formulators should evaluate blend uniformity and sensory impact during product development.

Application Areas

Botanical Supplement Capsules

Corydalis extract can be incorporated into capsule formulations where a standardized botanical ingredient is preferred over unextracted tuber powder or ratio-only material.

Tablet Formulations

The extract is suitable for compressed botanical products after evaluation of powder flow, blend uniformity, excipient compatibility, and compression performance.

Multi-Botanical Formulas

A marker-standardized Corydalis ingredient provides a defined component for multi-extract systems where R&D and purchasing teams require more consistent analytical control.

Dry Powder Premixes

The fine powder can be used in botanical premixes and concentrated dry blends. Staged premixing can improve distribution when Corydalis represents a relatively small proportion of the final formulation.

Typical Specifications

Specification	Commercial Parameter
Product Name	Corydalis Tuber Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Corydalis yanhusuo W.T.Wang ex Z.Y.Su & C.Y.Wu
Botanical Family	Papaveraceae
Common / Pharmaceutical Name	Yanhusuo · Corydalis Rhizoma
Plant Part	Tuber
Ingredient Type	Standardized Botanical Extract
Process Type	Spray-Dried Extract
Product Form	Fine Powder
Marker Compound	Dehydrocorydaline
Assay	2%
Analytical Method	HPLC
Appearance	Yellow to Light Brown Powder
Particle Size	100 Mesh
Carrier	None
Water Behavior	Dispersible in Water
Characteristic Chemical Family	Isoquinoline Alkaloids

Marker Compounds & Alkaloid Profile

Corydalis yanhusuo contains a complex group of isoquinoline alkaloids rather than a single isolated compound. Dehydrocorydaline serves as the quantitative marker for this standardized grade, while the broader botanical profile also includes compounds such as tetrahydropalmatine, corydaline, protopine, coptisine, and palmatine.

The marker assay should therefore be interpreted as one defined analytical component within a multi-constituent botanical matrix. It does not represent total alkaloid content or imply that the remaining extract consists of one uniform chemical fraction.

Chromatographic analysis is particularly useful for Corydalis because it can provide both quantitative marker data and broader chemical-profile information. This gives QA teams a more meaningful basis for comparing botanical identity and extract consistency than product name or extraction ratio alone.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Incoming quality evaluation should combine authenticated botanical identity with quantitative marker analysis. HPLC supports measurement of the specified marker, while a broader chromatographic fingerprint can help assess consistency across characteristic Corydalis alkaloids. This analytical distinction is especially important when comparing standardized extract with ratio extracts or high-purity tetrahydropalmatine materials.

From a manufacturing perspective, the ingredient is supplied as a fine spray-dried powder with a defined particle-size specification. Particle characteristics influence powder handling, blending, and distribution through dry formulation systems. Water dispersibility may assist formulation work, but dispersibility should not be interpreted as complete molecular solubility of the botanical alkaloid fraction.

During scale-up, blend uniformity is an important consideration when the extract is used at relatively low inclusion levels. A staged premix with part of the formulation can improve distribution before final blending. Capsule development should evaluate fill consistency and flow, while tablet systems should also assess compression behavior. Liquid and flavored powder systems require separate dispersion and sensory trials.

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.