Humulus Scandens Extract Powder

Humulus Scandens 10:1 Extract Powder is derived from Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr., a Cannabaceae plant also widely documented under the synonym Humulus japonicus Siebold & Zucc. Commonly known as Japanese hop or Lü Cao, the ingredient is supplied as a concentrated dry extract for commercial formulation and botanical ingredient sourcing.

The primary commercial format is a 10:1 ratio extract, meaning ten parts of starting botanical material are used to produce one part of finished extract. This concentrated format is suited to supplement manufacturing, dry blending, product development, and sourcing programs that require a defined ratio ingredient rather than untreated herb powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0383 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Whole Plant & Specialty Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Humulus, Humulus scandens, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Humulus scandens is the accepted botanical identity for Japanese hop, while Humulus japonicus remains common in scientific and commercial references. The species is distinct from Humulus lupulus, the conventional brewing hop associated with hop cones, bitter acids, and xanthohumol-focused ingredients. Extraction and concentration also distinguish this product from simple milled Lü Cao herb powder.

Ratio extracts provide a concentrated botanical format without defining a single purified phytochemical as the assay target. The 10:1 grade therefore represents an extraction-ratio specification rather than a standardized flavonoid percentage. For procurement, botanical identity, ratio documentation, constituent profile, and processing consistency are more relevant than specifications developed for brewing-hop ingredients.

The extract contains flavonoids and related polyphenolic constituents, including vitexin and luteolin- and apigenin-derived compounds. Its inherent brown color and herbal sensory character can influence finished-product appearance and taste. Dry dosage systems generally provide a straightforward formulation route, while liquid applications require additional evaluation of dispersion, haze, sedimentation, and flavor impact.

Application Areas

Botanical Dietary Supplements

The concentrated extract can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, and other botanical supplement formats where a defined ratio ingredient is preferred to untreated Japanese hop herb powder.

Multi-Herb Formulations

It can be combined with other botanical extracts in multi-ingredient systems. Premixing and blend-uniformity testing help manage differences in inclusion rate, density, and powder behavior.

Functional Powder Blends

Dry botanical and nutritional blends can use the extract where its concentrated format and characteristic flavonoid profile fit the intended formulation concept.

Formulation Development

The material is suitable for R&D work involving botanical extract compatibility, sensory evaluation, powder processing, constituent profiling, and development of concentrated Japanese hop formulations.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Humulus Scandens Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr.
Botanical Synonym	Humulus japonicus Siebold & Zucc.
Botanical Family	Cannabaceae
Common Name	Japanese Hop
Chinese Name	Lü Cao / 葎草
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Primary Specification	10:1 Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Product Form	Dry Extract Powder
Appearance	Brown Powder
Characteristic Chemical Class	Flavonoids and Polyphenols
Characteristic Constituents	Vitexin · Luteolin-7-O-glucoside · Apigenin-7-O-glucoside · Luteolin · Apigenin
Botanical Differentiation	Distinct from Humulus lupulus hop cone extract

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Published analytical work on material identified as Humulus japonicus has reported flavonoids including vitexin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, apigenin-7-O-glucoside, luteolin, and apigenin. These compounds provide a more relevant phytochemical reference profile for Japanese hop than the bitter-acid and prenylflavonoid specifications commonly associated with conventional brewing hops.

Constituent distribution varies with botanical tissue and extraction conditions. Studies comparing leaves, stems, and roots have found meaningful differences in polyphenol composition, while aqueous and hydroalcoholic extraction systems produce different chemical profiles. For quality evaluation, chromatographic fingerprinting can therefore provide more useful identity information than treating all ratio extracts as chemically interchangeable.

Xanthohumol, alpha acids, beta acids, lupulin, and hop-resin parameters should not be assigned to this ingredient unless they are specifically demonstrated for the supplied material. These specifications are more closely associated with Humulus lupulus products and do not define the commercial identity of Humulus Scandens Extract Powder.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical authentication should verify the declared Humulus scandens identity and reconcile Humulus japonicus where that synonym appears in source documentation. When deeper phytochemical control is required, chromatographic profiling of characteristic flavonoids can support identity evaluation and lot-to-lot comparison more effectively than a generic total-extract measurement.

A 10:1 ratio describes the relationship between starting botanical material and finished extract; it does not mean that every constituent is concentrated tenfold. Extraction efficiency differs among flavonoids, polyphenols, carbohydrates, minerals, and other plant components. Ratio documentation should therefore remain separate from any future standardized marker assay.

During scale-up, formulators should evaluate color contribution, sensory impact, powder flow, and blend uniformity. For aqueous systems, wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, haze, filtration behavior, and flavor should be assessed before commercial production. The material should not automatically be treated as a fully water-soluble beverage ingredient simply because it is supplied as a dry extract powder.

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.