Platycladus orientalis leaf extract powder in 5:1, 10:1 and 20:1 grades, with 80-mesh and carrier options for botanical formulation projects.

Platycladus Seed Extract Powder

Platycladus Seed Extract Powder is produced from the mature seed kernel of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco, a Cupressaceae botanical known pharmaceutically as Platycladi Semen and commercially as Bai Zi Ren. The ingredient is supplied as a concentrated powder derived specifically from the ripe seed material and represents a distinct ingredient from aerial-part preparations of the same species.

Available commercial grades include 10:1 and 20:1 ratio extracts, with 10:1 representing the primary commercial grade. These ratios describe the relationship between starting botanical material and finished extract rather than the assay percentage of an individual constituent. Commercial evaluation therefore centers on botanical identity, seed-kernel source, concentration ratio, chemical profile, and formulation performance.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0515 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Seed & Bark Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Platycladus Seed, Polyphenols, Seed

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Platycladi Semen is derived from the dried ripe seed or seed kernel of Platycladus orientalis. Correct plant-part identification is important because the same species also supplies Platycladi Cacumen, the twig-and-leaf drug material. Seed extract therefore has a different raw-material identity and constituent profile from aerial-part extracts, whole botanical powder, and mechanically pressed seed oil.

Commercial grades are differentiated primarily by extract ratio. The standard ratio grade addresses mainstream sourcing requirements, while the higher-ratio option provides a more concentrated botanical-to-extract specification. Extract ratio defines processing concentration rather than the level of a single active compound, so it should not be interpreted as an assay, purity percentage, or marker concentration unless a separate quantified constituent is specified.

The extract is used in concentrated botanical supplements, traditional-herbal blends, and dry ingredient systems where an extract format is preferred to direct incorporation of the naturally oily seed kernel. Relevant formulation characteristics include powder distribution, dispersibility, sensory contribution, and compatibility within multi-ingredient systems. Aqueous behavior should be evaluated on the actual grade rather than inferred from the botanical source alone.

Application Areas

Botanical Dietary Supplements

Used in capsule, tablet, and powder formulations requiring a concentrated Bai Zi Ren ingredient rather than whole Platycladi Semen or untreated seed powder.

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Suitable for multi-botanical formulas in which Platycladi Semen is specified as the botanical source and an extract format is preferred for manufacturing efficiency.

Botanical Premixes

Can be incorporated into compound botanical premixes where concentrated ingredient handling and reduced raw-material bulk are useful during blending and downstream processing.

Dry Botanical Formulations

Applicable to powdered functional products where formulators evaluate dispersion, sensory contribution, blend uniformity, and compatibility with the surrounding ingredient matrix.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Platycladus Seed Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco
Botanical Family	Cupressaceae
Pharmaceutical Name	Platycladi Semen
Common Commercial Name	Bai Zi Ren Extract
English Botanical Name	Chinese Arborvitae Seed Extract
Plant Part	Mature seed / seed kernel
Ingredient Type	Botanical ratio extract
Product Form	Extract powder
Available Extract Ratios	10:1 · 20:1
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1
Secondary Commercial Grade	20:1
Standardization Basis	Extract ratio
Ratio Interpretation	Raw botanical-to-extract concentration ratio; not a constituent assay

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Platycladi Semen is an oil-rich seed material with a chemistry that differs substantially from Platycladus aerial-part extracts. Published analytical studies identify fatty acids as an important part of the seed profile, including linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and arachidonic acid. These compounds characterize the botanical source rather than defining fixed assay values for every commercial extract.

High-resolution chromatographic and mass-spectrometric studies have also identified multiple terpenoids, unsaturated fatty acids, plant sterols, amino acids, and flavonoids in studied seed extracts. Reported terpene-related constituents include compounds such as communic acid, isocupressic acid, and pinusolide.

This multi-component chemistry explains why commercial grades are commonly defined by concentration ratio rather than a universal single-marker assay. Buyers comparing different ratio extracts should therefore separate three concepts: botanical authenticity, processing concentration, and chemical fingerprint. A higher ratio does not automatically indicate a defined proportional increase in any individual fatty acid, diterpene, sterol, or other constituent.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Analytical evaluation should first confirm the correct Platycladus orientalis seed material and distinguish it from twig-and-leaf preparations of the same species. Because this is an oil-rich seed ingredient, raw-material storage quality is also particularly relevant. Published studies have identified fungal growth and aflatoxin contamination as meaningful risks for Platycladi Semen, making botanical authentication and mycotoxin control important elements of raw-material qualification.

Physical behavior depends on the extraction, concentration, drying, and carrier system used to produce the finished powder. For dry formulations, R&D teams should evaluate powder flow, distribution, and blend uniformity. In liquid or suspension systems, wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, and sensory impact require direct testing because products with the same botanical origin can behave differently depending on their manufacturing profile.

During supplier qualification and scale-up, nominal extract ratio should be treated as one specification variable rather than a complete equivalence standard. Two materials carrying the same ratio can still differ in starting material quality, extraction conditions, carrier system, chemical fingerprint, and powder characteristics. Procurement and formulation teams should therefore evaluate identity, profile consistency, and finished-product performance alongside the stated concentration ratio.

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.