Notoginseng Extract Powder

Notoginseng extract powder comes from the root of Panax notoginseng, the Yunnan and Guangxi relative of ginseng. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a brown powder, and dammarane saponins are the constituent family that gives the root its character.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no saponin percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. A total-saponin extract and the isolated ginsenoside Rg1 are separate products, so this form suits buyers who want the whole root profile.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0130 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Notoginseng, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Panax notoginseng Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Panax notoginseng (Burkill) F.H.Chen ex C.H.Chow, family Araliaceae. The part used is the root; leaves, flowers and stems are not part of this notoginseng extract. Common names include sanqi, tianqi and Chinese notoginseng.

Notoginseng is not Panax ginseng or American ginseng, although all three are Panax roots. Its saponin pattern differs, and notoginsenoside R1 is regarded as characteristic of the species. Buyers also meet “tusanqi”, usually Gynura material sold under a similar name, which is a different plant altogether and should not be mistaken for this root.

Notoginseng Extract vs Saponin Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried P. notoginseng root	The whole root profile is wanted without a saponin claim
Panax Notoginseng Extract 5–80% Total Saponins	Standardized extract with a defined total-saponin range	The specification names a saponin figure
Ginsenoside Rg1 98%	Isolated ginsenoside Rg1 at 98% purity	A single saponin rather than a root extract is wanted
Ginsenoside Rb1 98%	Isolated ginsenoside Rb1 at 98% purity	A different single saponin is wanted

The 10:1 figure counts how much starting root went into the powder. It is a concentration ratio and not a saponin content, so it cannot replace a labelled marker. In notoginseng the saponin fraction is the reason many buyers specify the root, which is why the siblings sit at both ends of the range: a standardized total-saponin extract and a purified single ginsenoside.

Pick the ratio extract when notoginseng identity and a full root profile matter more than a printed figure. Where a total-saponin number or a single compound must appear on the label, the matching sibling is the correct specification, because the root stays the same and only the definition of the powder changes.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Panax notoginseng
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Notoginseng, Sanqi, Tianqi
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	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

Dark Fills for Capsules

The brown notoginseng extract needs opaque or tinted capsules to look uniform. Saponin-bearing powders often foam and stick, so run a flow check before filling and add a glidant if the hopper bridges. Weigh capsules during the run to catch fill drift.

Bitter-Sweet Drink Powders

Notoginseng extract brings an earthy, bitter-sweet taste to drink powders, which suits roasted-grain, cocoa and ginger-style bases. Sweeten lightly and test foaming, since saponins raise foam when a drink is shaken or stirred hard. Cocoa or roasted-barley bases hide the dark brown color of notoginseng best.

Root-Blend Sachets

Sachets can combine notoginseng extract with astragalus or ginseng-type extracts. Screen the dark powder first and match particle sizes so the brown color spreads evenly, then compare sachets from the start and end of the run to confirm the blend held.

Tablets with Root Extracts

In tablets, notoginseng extract is compacted with a dry binder and a disintegrant. Saponin-rich powders pick up moisture, so keep humidity low during compression and test disintegration on the finished tablet before the formula is locked.

Roasted-Grain Powder Sticks

Notoginseng pairs naturally with roasted barley, buckwheat or cocoa notes in powder sticks, where its earthy bitterness reads as part of the flavor. Keep the brown extract in a dry premix and sieve it, because saponin-bearing powders form soft lumps once they pick up humidity.

Formulation Notes

The notoginseng extract is a brown powder with an earthy aroma and a bitter-sweet taste. It disperses in water to a brown, slightly hazy liquid, and shaking produces foam because saponins lower surface tension. Plan for this in beverages, where foam can interfere with filling lines.

For dry blends, premix with part of the filler and screen the mixture before the main batch. Root extracts are hygroscopic, so keep the container closed after each use and avoid humid rooms during weighing. The brown shade can deepen with air and moisture, so compare an opened lot with a retained sample before it goes into a pale blend.

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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