Paederia foetida extract powder 10:1 botanical ratio extract

Paederia Extract Powder

Paederia foetida Extract Powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient produced from Paederia foetida L., a climbing species in the Rubiaceae family. It is also commercially listed as Gandh Prasarini extract and Paederia scandens extract, reflecting naming conventions used across traditional botanical and international ingredient markets.

Essencefield supplies a 10:1 dry ratio extract for supplement, traditional herbal, and multi-botanical formulation projects. This concentrated format provides a lower-volume alternative to unextracted Paederia botanical powder while retaining the characteristic iridoid-glycoside chemistry associated with P. foetida.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0485 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Whole Plant & Specialty Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Paederia, Phenolic Compounds, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Paederia foetida L. is distinguished commercially by its characteristic aromatic profile and iridoid-rich phytochemistry. The botanical may also appear in ingredient documentation under the synonym Paederia scandens and regional names such as Gandh Prasarini or Gandhali. Unlike milled herb powder, the extract is produced by concentrating extractable botanical constituents before drying into a powdered ingredient.

The 10:1 specification defines a concentrated botanical ratio extract rather than an active-compound assay. It does not indicate a 10% content of paederoside, alkaloids, or total active compounds. This distinction is important in procurement because ratio extracts and standardized extracts represent different commercial formats; standardized grades require a defined analyte, assay level, and analytical method.

Paederia extract is mainly used in concentrated botanical supplements, traditional herbal products, and multi-ingredient plant formulations. Its use profile is influenced by both concentrated botanical solids and the source plant’s distinctive aroma. Dry-product development should consider blend uniformity and sensory contribution, while reconstituted systems require evaluation of wetting, suspended solids, sedimentation, and flavor interaction.

Application Areas

Botanical Capsules

The concentrated extract provides a lower-volume Paederia format for hard-capsule products compared with unextracted botanical powder, particularly in multi-herbal formulations with limited fill space.

Tablets

Paederia extract can be incorporated into botanical tablet systems where premixing, powder flow, compression behavior, and the sensory contribution of the ingredient are evaluated during development.

Traditional Herbal Formulations

Gandh Prasarini has an established history in Indian traditional botanical preparations, supporting its use in Ayurvedic-style and other multi-herb product concepts.

Multi-Botanical Powder Blends

The dry extract can be combined with other plant extracts in concentrated powder systems where uniform distribution and compatibility between botanical components are important formulation considerations.

Sachets and Reconstituted Powders

Paederia extract may be evaluated in dry blends intended for dispersion before consumption, with particular attention to wetting, sedimentation, taste interaction, and characteristic aroma.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Paederia foetida Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Paederia foetida L.
Botanical Synonym	Paederia scandens (Lour.) Merr.
Botanical Family	Rubiaceae
Common Commercial Names	Gandh Prasarini · Gandhaprasarni · Gandhali · Skunkvine · Fevervine
Ingredient Category	Botanical Ratio Extract
Product Form	Dry Extract Powder
Primary Specification	10:1 Extract Ratio
Commercial Grade Type	Concentrated Ratio Extract
Characteristic Constituent Class	Iridoid Glycosides
Representative Constituents	Paederoside · Asperuloside · Paederosidic Acid · Scandoside

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Iridoid glycosides form one of the most distinctive phytochemical groups associated with Paederia foetida. Reported constituents include paederoside, asperuloside, paederosidic acid, scandoside, and structurally related iridoids. These compounds provide a useful chemical fingerprint for distinguishing the botanical from generic herbal powders and for understanding the composition of concentrated Paederia extracts.

Paederoside is particularly characteristic of the species and is frequently referenced in analytical and phytochemical studies of Paederia material. Asperuloside and related iridoids further contribute to the botanical’s chromatographic profile and can support ingredient characterization where botanical fingerprinting is required.

The plant also contains flavonoid, phenolic, terpenoid, sterol, and volatile constituents. For commercial ingredient positioning, however, the iridoid profile provides a more specific chemical identity than broad descriptions such as total phytochemicals or generic botanical actives.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical identity is a primary quality consideration because commercial documentation may use either Paederia foetida or the older name Paederia scandens. Procurement and QA teams should recognize these names as referring to the same botanical entity while maintaining clear identification of the supplied extract. Chromatographic comparison of the characteristic iridoid profile can provide additional support for botanical authentication.

Analytical interpretation should also distinguish extract concentration from chemical standardization. A botanical ratio describes processing concentration, whereas a standardized extract requires a defined target constituent and test method. Percentage claims such as alkaloid content or compound purity should therefore only be used when the measured analyte is clearly specified. Generic purity percentages have limited meaning for a multi-component botanical extract without an identified analytical basis.

Paederia has a naturally distinctive odor associated with sulfur-containing botanical constituents, making sensory behavior an important formulation consideration. During scale-up, capsule and tablet systems should be evaluated for powder handling, blend uniformity, filling or compression performance, and aroma interaction. Reconstituted powders require additional assessment of wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, flavor compatibility, and finished-product sensory acceptance.

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.