Lesser Galangal Extract Powder

Lesser Galangal Extract Powder is produced from the rhizome of Alpinia officinarum Hance, a Zingiberaceae species commonly known as lesser galangal or Gao Liang Jiang. The concentrated botanical extract is supplied as a light brown to brown fine powder with the characteristic warm aroma and mildly pungent taste of the source material.

The standard commercial specification is a 10:1 extract, with 4:1, 5:1, and 20:1 ratio grades also available. Specification control can include botanical identity, TLC identification, HPLC fingerprinting, and galangin marker analysis. A carrier-free standard option and 80-mesh powder format support supplement, dry-blend, and botanical formulation projects.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0416 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Lesser Galangal, Phenolic Compounds, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Alpinia officinarum Hance is a rhizomatous plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. The commercial raw material is the rhizome, an important distinction because the general term “galangal” can also refer to other Alpinia species. Lesser galangal extract also differs from ground rhizome powder because extraction and concentration create a more concentrated botanical ingredient for commercial formulation.

Extract ratio is the primary distinction among conventional commercial grades. The 10:1 extract is the main specification, while 4:1, 5:1, and 20:1 provide alternative concentration formats. These ratio grades should be distinguished from marker-standardized materials: a 10:1 ratio describes botanical processing concentration and does not mean 10% galangin. Galangin can instead be specified separately as an analytical marker.

The extract is used mainly in dietary supplements and concentrated botanical formulations. Its natural color and characteristic spice profile make capsules, tablets, and dry powder systems practical applications. In aqueous formulations, R&D should evaluate dispersion and sensory compatibility rather than assuming the material will behave like a clear, fully soluble ingredient.

Application Areas

Capsules

Suitable for hard-capsule formulations where the enclosed dosage form helps manage the ingredient’s natural sensory profile. Flow, fill weight, powder density, and blend uniformity should be assessed during scale-up.

Tablets

The powder can be incorporated into botanical tablets after compression testing. Relevant development parameters include flow, tablet hardness, friability, disintegration, and coating performance.

Botanical Powder Blends

Suitable for multi-ingredient herbal and functional powder systems. Particle-size compatibility and density differences between ingredients should be considered to reduce segregation during blending, transfer, and filling.

Beverage Powder Systems

The extract can be evaluated in reconstituted botanical products where natural color and suspended botanical solids are acceptable. Wetting, turbidity, sedimentation, and flavor balance should be assessed during formulation.

Typical Specifications

Specification	Commercial Information
Product Name	Lesser Galangal Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Alpinia officinarum Hance
Botanical Family	Zingiberaceae
Common Names	Lesser Galangal · Gao Liang Jiang
Plant Part	Rhizome
Ingredient Type	Botanical Extract Powder
Standard Specification	10:1 Extract
Available Ratio Grades	4:1 · 5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Marker Option	Galangin
Identification	TLC
Chemical Profile Control	HPLC Fingerprint
Carrier	Carrier-Free Standard Option
Appearance	Light Brown to Brown Fine Powder
Particle Size	80 Mesh
Moisture / Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Water Behavior	Water-Dispersible
Shelf Life	24 Months
Supply Origin	China

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

The rhizome of Alpinia officinarum contains several characteristic phytochemical groups, particularly flavonoids and diarylheptanoids, together with volatile oils and related aromatic constituents. Galangin is one of the characteristic flavonoids associated with the species, alongside kaempferol, quercetin, kaempferide, pinocembrin, and related compounds.

Diarylheptanoids provide another useful chemical characteristic of lesser galangal rhizome and contribute to differentiation from materials sold only under the broader “galangal” name. These constituent families provide a more informative chemical profile than extract ratio alone.

HPLC fingerprinting can characterize the broader constituent pattern of the extract, while a defined galangin assay measures one selected flavonoid marker. These analytical approaches answer different quality-control questions: fingerprint comparison supports chemical-profile consistency, whereas quantitative assay provides a numerical marker value.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical authentication is important because “galangal extract” can refer to more than one Alpinia species. TLC can support routine identity testing for ratio extracts, while HPLC fingerprinting provides broader chemical-profile comparison. Marker-controlled grades require a separately defined assay method and acceptance criterion.

The standard material is a light brown to brown fine powder. An 80-mesh format supports dry blending, encapsulation, and tablet processing, while moisture control at ≤5.0% supports powder handling and storage stability. In aqueous systems, naturally occurring extract solids can contribute haze or settling, making dispersion behavior more relevant than nominal solubility claims.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be evaluated for flow, particle-size compatibility, premixing efficiency, segregation, filling consistency, and compression behavior. Beverage and reconstituted systems require additional assessment of wetting, suspension stability, color contribution, and flavor balance. These physical behaviors can influence manufacturing performance independently of the selected extract concentration.

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.