Lindera Aggregata Extract Powder

Lindera aggregata extract is made from the tuberous root of wu yao, a Chinese spicebush, and not from the leaves or fruits. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root 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 root extract of a single named species, and no powder, marker grade or pure compound of Lindera aggregata is listed beside it.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0422 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Seasonings & Sauces, Sports Nutrition, Water Extracted

Lindera aggregata Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Lindera aggregata (Sims) Kosterm., a shrub or small tree of the Lauraceae, the laurel family, from southern China. The part used is the root, which swells into spindle-shaped tubers along its length. Leaves, fruits and bark are not included. Wu yao is sometimes filled from a related species, Lindera strychnifolia, so the Latin name has to be stated. Sesquiterpenes, isoquinoline alkaloids and an aromatic volatile oil are the main constituent families of the root, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Lindera Aggregata

A 10:1 figure on a Lindera aggregata extract states concentration against the starting root and carries no alkaloid or sesquiterpene level. The volatile oil gives the dried root its camphor-like scent, and a water extract carries only a small part of it, so the powder is milder than the root. A buyer who needs a stated constituent will not find one in a plain ratio product. Since a second Lindera species is traded under the same drug name, writing Lindera aggregata and the root on the order fixes the identity.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Lindera aggregata
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Wu Yao
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

Tuberous Root Capsules

Lindera aggregata extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder with a faint aromatic, slightly camphor-like note. A flow aid in the premix prevents the fine powder from bridging, and an early fill-weight check keeps the capsule weight steady across the run.

Aromatic Tea-Style Sachets

In instant mixes the extract gives a hazy, pale brown liquid with a mild aromatic, faintly bitter taste. Ginger, cinnamon and citrus peel suit the profile, and a soluble carrier keeps the small dose consistent from sachet to sachet.

Compressed Root Tablets

A dry binder holds the extract in a tablet at moderate inclusion. The powder takes up moisture, so granulate before compression and keep the press room dry to limit sticking on the punches and capping at higher compression speed.

Spiced Gummy Premixes

Gummies pair the extract with warm spice flavors such as clove or cinnamon. Add it to the cooked base late so that heat acts as little as possible on the aromatic fraction, and check the aroma of the finished gummy after storage.

Dry Stick Packs

Sticks combine the extract with a bulking agent and a mild flavor system for a repeatable dose. Aluminum laminate stops volatile aroma from escaping and limits moisture entry, and a dry fill room prevents caking at the seal.

Formulation Notes

Lindera aggregata extract is a light brown powder with a faint, warm, camphor-like aroma and a mildly bitter, slightly pungent taste. Mixed into water, it forms a hazy tan dispersion, with fine material settling slowly. The aroma is weaker than the dried root because the volatile fraction is mostly lost.

A root water extract takes up moisture from the air, so weigh the Lindera aggregata extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Surface clumping is the first sign of uptake. Blend with a free-flowing carrier before capsule filling, and stir the powder into the dry base of drinks.

Aromatic roots can scent the ingredients stored beside them. Keep Lindera aggregata extract in sealed liners, away from delicate flavors, and clean scoops after each use, since a faint camphor-like trace on equipment can carry over into the next product on the line.

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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