Polygonatum Odoratum Extract Powder

Rhizomes of Polygonatum odoratum, the fragrant Solomon’s seal, are the single plant part behind this polygonatum odoratum extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble rhizome fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light yellow powder at a 10:1 ratio. Leaves, stems and berries are left out.

The 10:1 ratio carries no saponin percentage. The powder is light yellow, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. A saponin-graded polygonatum extract and the plain rhizome powder are separate products, and Polygonatum sibiricum is a different species with its own extract.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0097 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Solomon's Seal, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Polygonatum odoratum Rhizome Identity & Part

The botanical entity is Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce, a perennial of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae, with arching stems and paired white bell-shaped flowers. The part used is the rhizome, a slender, cylindrical underground stem that is dug, cleaned and dried. Leaves, aerial stems and berries are not added to this polygonatum odoratum extract.

Chinese trade separates this species, known as yuzhu, from Polygonatum sibiricum, the thick, knobby huangjing rhizome. The two are not interchangeable, and a specification that says only “polygonatum” or “Solomon’s seal” does not tell which is meant. The slender rhizome contains steroidal saponins, mucilaginous polysaccharides and homoisoflavonoids, and water extraction carries the polysaccharides into the Polygonatum odoratum powder most readily.

Polygonatum Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried P. odoratum rhizome	A dispersible rhizome extract without a marker is wanted
Polygonatum Odoratum Extract 5–20% Steroidal Saponins	Extract with a defined steroidal saponin range	The specification names a saponin figure
Polygonatum odoratum Rhizome Powder	Dried, milled rhizome	Rhizome fiber and bulk are wanted
Polygonatum Rhizome Extract Powder	10:1 water extract of P. sibiricum rhizome	The huangjing species, not yuzhu, is required

Polygonatum odoratum rhizome is counted ten to one against the powder, and 10:1 says nothing more. It gives no saponin figure, and the other species listed in the table is a different plant, not a variant.

A label that must declare steroidal saponins needs the graded extract. The ratio extract suits tea-style and capsule blends that want yuzhu identity in a mucilaginous, dispersible form, while the milled rhizome brings bulk and a coarse texture.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Polygonatum odoratum
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Fragrant Solomon’s Seal, Yuzhu
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Yellow 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

Mild Sweet Drink Powders

Drink powders use the extract for a mildly sweet, slightly sticky body. The mucilage thickens a cup gently and the faint sweetness reduces the amount of added sugar. Pear, lily-style and honey flavors suit it, while sharp acids make the cup look cloudy.

Capsule Fills

Capsule fills combine the extract with other rhizome extracts. The sugars and mucilage make the powder cohesive and prone to bridging, so a flow aid is considered and humidity is controlled at the filling station. Fill weight is checked on a trial run.

Soft Chew Premixes

Chew premixes add polygonatum odoratum extract after the cooked base has cooled. The pale tint is easy to hide, and the mucilage contributes soft body, so less gelling agent may be needed. Texture trials show how the chew ages over a few months.

Tablet Blends

Tablet blends take the extract with a dry binder. Sweet, mucilaginous solids soften in humid air, so tablets are coated, and hardness is checked after storage at raised humidity. The light color rarely causes mottling.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light yellow with a faint, honey-like aroma and a mildly sweet, slightly mucilaginous taste. In water it disperses to a pale yellow, lightly viscous liquid. The mucilage hydrates slowly, so initial lumps soften with a few minutes of stirring.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the main blend, using a sugar or maltodextrin carrier to separate the particles. The sugar content makes the extract sticky, and an open pack hardens into a cake. A rapid moisture check on the blend after mixing is a useful routine for this extract.

After opening, press the liner flat and close it tightly. Stored dry and cool, the powder stays free flowing for the full shelf life of the unopened pack. A viscosity check on the finished drink at the planned dose is part of the first trial, because the mucilage of polygonatum odoratum extract thickens a cup noticeably after a few minutes of standing, which can surprise buyers who judge only the first stir.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.