Dictamnus dasycarpus 10:1 root bark extract powder

Dictamnus Dasycarpus Extract Powder

Dictamnus Dasycarpus Root Bark Extract Powder is produced from the dried root bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz., a Rutaceae botanical also known as Bai Xian Pi or Dictamni Cortex. It is supplied as a concentrated botanical ingredient and is commercially distinct from untreated root-bark powder and isolated phytochemical compounds.

The commercial grade structure is centered on 10:1 extract, with 20:1 extract available as a more concentrated ratio option. These grades describe botanical input-to-extract concentration rather than the percentage of an individual compound. The extract is characterized by furoquinoline alkaloids and limonoids that contribute to its botanical and analytical profile.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0321 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dictamnus dasycarpus, Dietary Supplements, Phenolic Compounds, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

The botanical source is Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz., with the dried root bark serving as the relevant raw material. In traditional botanical nomenclature it is known as Bai Xian Pi or Dictamni Cortex. Extract powder differs from milled root-bark powder because extraction concentrates selected soluble constituents into a lower-inclusion ingredient form.

Commercial sourcing is primarily based on extract ratio. 10:1 represents the main ratio grade, while 20:1 provides a more concentrated option for formulations requiring lower inclusion volumes. Ratio grades define botanical processing concentration and remain separate from products controlled to a quantitative level of a specific phytochemical marker.

The finished ingredient is typically supplied as a brown to yellow-brown powder with a characteristic plant-derived sensory profile. In dry formulations, developers should consider color contribution, powder flow, blend uniformity, and compatibility with other active and excipient components during pilot-scale and commercial production.

Application Areas

Capsules

The concentrated extract can be incorporated into botanical capsule formulations where lower inclusion quantities are preferred over untreated root-bark powder. Blend uniformity and capsule-filling behavior should be evaluated during scale-up.

Tablets

Suitable for compressed botanical formulations used with appropriate excipients. Development work should evaluate powder flow, particle distribution, compression behavior, and the influence of the extract on finished-tablet appearance.

Botanical Powder Blends

The ingredient can be combined with other plant extracts in multi-component dry blends. Its brown to yellow-brown color and characteristic sensory profile should be considered when designing the final formulation.

Stick Packs and Sachets

The concentrated powder can support portioned dry formats where relatively low botanical inclusion levels are required. Premixing with a larger-volume component may help improve distribution throughout the finished blend.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Product Name	Dictamnus Dasycarpus Root Bark Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz.
Botanical Family	Rutaceae
Common Name	Bai Xian Pi
Pharmacognostic Name	Dictamni Cortex
Plant Part	Dried root bark
Ingredient Type	Botanical extract
Product Form	Fine powder
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1 Extract
Secondary Commercial Grade	20:1 Extract
Grade Basis	Botanical extract ratio
Appearance	Brown to yellow-brown powder
Major Constituent Classes	Furoquinoline alkaloids · Limonoids
Characteristic Constituents	Dictamnine · Obacunone · Fraxinellone · Limonin

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

The root bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus is characterized by several phytochemical groups, with furoquinoline alkaloids and limonoids providing particularly useful analytical differentiation. These constituent classes help distinguish the extract chemically from generic root-bark powders and from purified single-compound ingredients.

Dictamnine belongs to the furoquinoline alkaloid fraction, while obacunone, fraxinellone, and limonin represent characteristic limonoid constituents associated with the root bark. Other reported compounds contribute to a broader chromatographic profile, making the ingredient a multicomponent botanical extract rather than a single-marker material.

For quality evaluation, the broader constituent pattern can provide information that a single numerical assay cannot. Chromatographic identity and marker quantification therefore address different analytical questions and can be selected according to the specification architecture of the finished commercial grade.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Quality evaluation should begin with confirmation of the correct botanical species and plant part. Dictamnus dasycarpus root bark should be distinguished from generic root materials and botanicals with similar common names. TLC or another suitable chromatographic identity method can support verification of ratio-grade material and comparison of its characteristic extract profile.

Extract ratio and marker assay should be interpreted separately. A 10:1 or 20:1 designation does not establish a defined percentage of dictamnine, obacunone, fraxinellone, or another individual constituent. When a quantitative marker specification is required, an appropriate method such as HPLC should be applied to the defined analyte rather than inferred from the extract ratio.

Formulation development should also evaluate powder flow, particle distribution, blend uniformity, and carrier status. Carrier use is a separate commercial attribute because concentrated extracts may be spray-dried or processed with suitable carrier materials. At low inclusion levels, premixing with a larger-volume excipient can improve distribution before final blending, capsule filling, or tableting.

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.