Inula Japonica Extract Powder

Inula japonica extract is made from the flower heads of xuan fu hua, the Japanese inula, and not from the leaves, stems or roots. Water extraction concentrates the soluble flower fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. It is a plain flower extract of a single named species, and no powder, marker grade or pure compound of Inula japonica is listed beside it.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0392 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Flower, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Inula japonica Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Inula japonica Thunb., a perennial of the Asteraceae from East Asia with yellow, daisy-like flower heads that open in late summer. The part used is the flower head. Leaves, stems and the root are not included. Whole flower heads carry silky hairs on the seed crowns, which is one reason a smooth, dissolved extract is easier to handle than the raw flower. The large root of elecampane, Inula helenium, is another species of the same genus and a different material. Sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids and caffeoylquinic acids are the constituent families of Inula japonica flowers, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Inula Japonica

A 10:1 figure on an Inula japonica extract describes how concentrated the extract is against the starting flower heads. It carries no flavonoid or lactone level, so numbers from papers on the plant cannot be read across to the powder. The flower is the identity here, since elecampane root and Inula japonica flower are sold under overlapping names. Specifying the species, the flower and the ratio fixes the material, and no marker-based or powder line of this species is listed beside the extract.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Inula japonica
Plant Part	Flower
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Xuan Fu Hua
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Flower Extract Capsules

Inula japonica extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder with a mild floral, slightly bitter note. Flower extracts are light and can dust at the hopper, so a flow aid in the premix and slow loading keep the fill weight steady and the room clean.

Floral Tea-Style Powders

In tea-style mixes the extract dissolves to a hazy, golden-brown liquid that pairs with chrysanthemum, honey and lemon flavors. Dry blending with a soluble carrier keeps the very small dose even across a long run of sachets.

Granulated Tablet Premixes

Tablets take the extract at moderate inclusion alongside microcrystalline cellulose. The powder takes up moisture, so granulate before compression and keep the press room dry to reduce sticking on the punches at higher speed. Rest the mix briefly before pressing so that the pale extract blends evenly.

Honey-Style Gummy Bases

Gummies add the extract to the cooked base late, where its golden-brown tint blends with honey and lemon colors. Flavonoid-bearing flower extracts can deepen in tone at higher pH, so check the finished gummy color after storage.

Single-Serve Stick Blends

Sticks combine the extract with acid and a sweetener, giving a repeatable dose without a scoop. Laminate film that blocks light protects the golden tone of the dry blend and keeps the faint floral note from fading.

Formulation Notes

Inula japonica extract is a light brown powder with a faint floral, hay-like aroma and a mildly bitter, slightly astringent taste. Stirred into water, the powder gives a hazy golden-brown liquid, and fine particles settle slowly on standing. The golden tone comes from the flavonoid fraction of the flower.

A flower water extract takes up moisture from the air, so weigh the Inula japonica extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Caking at the surface is the first sign of uptake. Blend with a flow carrier before filling capsules, and stir the powder into the dry base of drink mixes.

Fine, light powders travel on air currents. When handling Inula japonica extract, load hoppers slowly, keep filling heads shielded and wipe down balances after weighing, since the dried flower fraction leaves a faint golden dust on surfaces.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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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)

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