Cyperus Rhizome Extract Powder

Cyperus Rotundus Extract Powder is produced from the rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus L., a perennial species in the Cyperaceae family. The dried rhizome is recognized as Cyperi Rhizoma and is also known as Xiang Fu. This concentrated powder differs from directly milled rhizome and from volatile-oil preparations derived from the same plant.

The primary commercial format is a 10:1 ratio extract for botanical formulation projects. The ratio describes the relationship between the starting rhizome material and the resulting concentrated ingredient rather than the assay of an individual phytochemical. TLC identity and controlled particle characteristics support raw-material evaluation and formulation development.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0315 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Cyperus Rhizome, Dietary Supplements, Polyphenols, Rhizome, Rhizome Extracts

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Cyperus rotundus L. is a rhizomatous member of the Cyperaceae family, with the dried rhizome serving as the recognized raw material for Cyperi Rhizoma. The ingredient should be distinguished from untreated rhizome powder, essential-oil preparations, and materials derived from other Cyperus species such as Cyperus scariosus, which represents a separate botanical entity.

Commercial ratio grades concentrate extractable material from the rhizome while retaining a multi-component phytochemical profile. TLC is used for identity evaluation, while an 80-mesh powder specification supports consistent handling and blending. These attributes are relevant to buyers comparing concentrated herbal ingredients with crude plant powders or marker-standardized extracts.

The rhizome contains volatile sesquiterpenoids together with flavonoids and phenolic compounds. Characteristic constituents include α-cyperone, cyperotundone, cyperene, and nootkatone. Formulators should consider the ingredient’s natural aroma, taste, color, powder flow, and dispersion behavior when developing concentrated dry blends or systems in which suspended plant solids remain visible.

Application Areas

Dietary Supplements

Suitable for capsules, tablets, and concentrated herbal formulas where Cyperus rotundus rhizome is required in an extract format rather than as a larger quantity of untreated plant powder.

Traditional Herbal Formulations

Cyperi Rhizoma has an established identity in Asian materia medica systems, supporting its use in modern formulations built around recognizable traditional herbal raw materials.

Multi-Ingredient Powder Blends

The fine-powder format can be incorporated into compound botanical premixes. Developers should evaluate blend uniformity, segregation, taste, and visual consistency when combining it with materials of different density or particle characteristics.

Botanical Personal Care Formulations

Cyperus rotundus ingredients are also evaluated in botanical personal-care systems. Development work should consider dispersion, characteristic odor, color contribution, and compatibility with the intended formulation base.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Cyperus Rotundus Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Cyperus rotundus L.
Botanical Family	Cyperaceae
Pharmaceutical Name	Cyperi Rhizoma
Common Name	Xiang Fu · Nutgrass · Purple Nutsedge
Plant Part	Rhizome
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Identification	TLC
Product Form	Fine Powder
Appearance	Yellow-Brown to Brown Fine Powder
Particle Size	80 Mesh
Characteristic Constituents	α-Cyperone · Cyperotundone · Cyperene · Nootkatone
Constituent Classes	Sesquiterpenoids · Flavonoids · Phenolic Compounds

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

The chemical profile of Cyperus rotundus rhizome includes both volatile and non-volatile phytochemicals. Sesquiterpenoid-rich volatile fractions are particularly characteristic, with α-cyperone, cyperotundone, cyperene, nootkatone, and related compounds frequently associated with the rhizome.

Flavonoids and phenolic compounds form another part of the broader phytochemical profile. Reported flavonoid-related constituents include compounds associated with apigenin, luteolin, tricin, and quercetin.

These compounds are useful for understanding chemical identity and analytical profiling, but they should not be interpreted as evidence that a standard ratio grade is standardized to a defined percentage of one constituent. A ratio extract, essential-oil fraction, and marker-standardized material represent different commercial ingredient concepts and should be evaluated separately.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Accurate botanical identity is a primary quality consideration because commercially similar names may be applied to different members of the Cyperus genus. Raw-material evaluation should therefore establish Cyperus rotundus L. and rhizome as the intended source. TLC is suitable for routine identity work, while HPLC may support more detailed constituent profiling and GC or GC-MS can characterize volatile components.

Particle characteristics influence flow, blend uniformity, wetting, and visual consistency in finished formulations. Naturally aromatic constituents can contribute recognizable odor and taste, while the ingredient’s inherent yellow-brown to brown coloration may become noticeable in light-colored products. These physical attributes are especially relevant when moving beyond encapsulated formats into powders or reconstituted systems.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be assessed for premixing, segregation, flow, and distribution throughout the finished blend. Liquid or reconstituted applications require additional evaluation of wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, flavor interaction, and appearance. Prototype testing helps determine whether processing conditions or the surrounding formulation matrix alter the expected performance of the material.

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.