Isatis Root Extract 10:1 Ban Lan Gen root extract powder

Isatis Root Extract Powder

Isatis Root Extract Powder is produced from the root commercially known as Ban Lan Gen or Isatidis Radix. The botanical source is commonly identified as Isatis indigotica Fortune ex Lindl., currently treated within Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria. The concentrated root extract is supplied for botanical formulation, product development, and commercial ingredient sourcing.

Commercial grades center on 10:1 and 20:1 ratio extracts, with 10:1 representing the primary B2B sourcing specification. Botanical identity can be supported by chromatographic profiling, while (R,S)-goitrin serves as an established reference quality marker for the root material. HPLC provides a practical analytical approach when quantitative marker control is required.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0396 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Epigoitrin, Immune Support, Indole Compounds, Isatis indigotica, Isatis Root, Root

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Ban Lan Gen refers to the root material associated with Isatis indigotica and the pharmacopoeial name Isatidis Radix. It is distinct from Isatis leaf-derived ingredients and indigo-rich preparations, which use different plant parts and chemical profiles. It should also not be confused with Nan Ban Lan Gen from Strobilanthes cusia (syn. Baphicacanthus cusia), a separate botanical raw material.

Ratio extracts form the main commercial grade structure. The 10:1 grade is the principal sourcing format, while 20:1 provides a more concentrated secondary option. These ratios describe botanical extraction concentration rather than the amount of an individual compound, so marker-controlled material requires a separate analytical definition rather than assuming that a higher ratio corresponds directly to higher marker content.

The root contains glucosinolates and goitrin-related compounds together with nucleosides, alkaloids, lignans, organic acids, amino acids, and polysaccharide fractions. This multi-component chemistry distinguishes the extract from purified single-compound materials. In formulation, the concentrated botanical matrix can influence powder handling, sensory characteristics, and dispersion behavior.

Application Areas

Botanical Supplement Formulations

The concentrated extract can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, sachets, and dry botanical blends where formulators need reduced botanical bulk compared with untreated root powder.

Traditional Herbal Formula Blends

Ban Lan Gen is a recognized raw-material identity in traditional herbal ingredient sourcing. The extract can serve as a defined Isatidis Radix component in multi-botanical formula systems.

Extract Granules and Instant Powders

The powder can be evaluated for granulated botanical preparations and concentrated instant-powder systems where flow, wetting, flavor intensity, and dispersion affect finished-product performance.

Multi-Botanical Concentrates

The extract can be incorporated into concentrated multi-herb systems where formulators require a defined Ban Lan Gen component while controlling total botanical loading and blend uniformity.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Information
Product Name	Isatis Root Extract Powder
Commercial Botanical Source	Isatis indigotica Fortune ex Lindl.
Accepted Taxonomic Placement	Isatis tinctoria subsp. tinctoria
Botanical Family	Brassicaceae
Common Name	Ban Lan Gen
Pharmacopoeial Name	Isatidis Radix
Plant Part	Root
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Product Form	Extract Powder
Commercial Ratio Grades	10:1 · 20:1
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1
Secondary Commercial Grade	20:1
Reference Quality Marker	(R,S)-Goitrin
Analytical Technique	HPLC
Identity Evaluation	Botanical identity · chromatographic profile

Goitrin Marker & Isatis Root Extract Profile

Glucosinolates are an important chemical group associated with the Brassicaceae source of Isatis root. Within this system, (R,S)-goitrin provides a useful reference marker for analytical quality evaluation. The marker includes R- and S-configured goitrin forms, while related glucosinolate precursors contribute to the broader phytochemical profile of the root.

An extract ratio and a marker assay describe different commercial attributes. The ratio indicates botanical concentration through extraction; it does not establish a fixed marker percentage. HPLC marker analysis and chromatographic fingerprinting therefore provide additional information when buyers require more detailed control than ratio specification alone.

The root also contains nucleosides, alkaloids, lignans, organic acids, amino acids, and polysaccharide fractions. Together these components create the characteristic multi-constituent profile of Isatidis Radix and help distinguish root-derived material from purified indirubin or leaf-based Isatis ingredients.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Raw-material identity is the first analytical priority. Procurement and QA teams should distinguish Isatidis Radix from Isatis leaf material and from Strobilanthes cusia root because similar traditional naming can obscure materially different botanical sources. Botanical authentication, chromatographic identity, and the defined marker system provide more useful quality information than powder appearance alone.

Ratio grades should also be interpreted separately from marker-standardized extracts. A higher botanical concentration does not automatically establish proportionally higher marker content because raw-material chemistry, extraction selectivity, concentration, drying, and carrier use can affect the constituent profile. When marker content forms part of a purchasing requirement, the analyte and analytical method should be defined independently from the extract ratio.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be evaluated for powder flow, premixing, blend uniformity, capsule filling, and compression behavior. Granulated or dispersed systems additionally require assessment of wetting, suspended solids, sedimentation, taste, color contribution, and compatibility with other botanical extracts. Pilot-scale testing is useful before transferring the formulation into routine commercial production.

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.