Psoralea Corylifolia Extract Powder

Psoralea Corylifolia Extract Powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient derived from Babchi/Bakuchi botanical material. The commercially established botanical name is Psoralea corylifolia L., while the currently accepted taxonomic name is Cullen corylifolium (L.) Medik. The dry extract contains a multi-component profile of furocoumarins, prenylated flavonoids and other characteristic phytochemicals.

Essencefield supplies 10:1 and 20:1 ratio extract grades for botanical formulation and commercial ingredient sourcing. The 10:1 grade serves as the primary commercial specification, while the more concentrated ratio grade supports projects requiring a higher declared botanical-to-extract relationship. Extract ratio describes processing concentration and should not be interpreted as the percentage of any individual marker compound.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0527 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Fruit & Berry Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Phenolic Compounds, Polyphenols, Psoralea corylifolia

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Known commercially as Babchi, Bakuchi, Bu Gu Zhi and Fructus Psoraleae, this botanical belongs to the Fabaceae family. Psoralea corylifolia remains the dominant commercial name, although current taxonomy recognizes Cullen corylifolium. The extract differs from untreated botanical powder because selected soluble constituents are concentrated during extraction before the material is converted into a dry ingredient form.

The available ratio grades support different formulation and procurement requirements. A 10:1 extract indicates the relationship between botanical input and finished extract rather than a defined concentration of psoralen, bakuchiol or another phytochemical. Marker-standardized extracts therefore represent a separate specification system in which a named constituent is quantified analytically instead of being inferred from the extraction ratio.

The finished ingredient contains compounds with different polarity and physical behavior, which makes extraction and drying conditions relevant to product performance. Formulators should consider powder flow, dispersibility, color contribution and chromatographic consistency when evaluating the material. These characteristics are particularly important when comparing ratio extracts with marker-standardized or more highly refined Psoralea-derived ingredients.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

Dry extract powder can be incorporated into capsule and tablet formulations where concentrated botanical material is required. Particle distribution, blend uniformity and powder flow are important during scale-up.

Multi-Ingredient Botanical Formulas

Psoralea extract is used in complex botanical blends where compatibility with other powdered extracts, premixing efficiency and consistent distribution are relevant to finished-product uniformity.

Standardized Extract Development

Projects requiring quantitative control of a defined constituent can use marker-standardized grades supported by chromatographic analysis rather than relying on extract ratio as a measure of marker concentration.

Personal Care Ingredient R&D

Psoralea botanical extracts are also evaluated in selected personal-care development projects. The multi-component powder is compositionally and physically different from purified bakuchiol and requires separate formulation assessment.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Psoralea Corylifolia Extract Powder
Accepted Botanical Name	Cullen corylifolium (L.) Medik.
Commercial Botanical Name	Psoralea corylifolia L.
Botanical Family	Fabaceae
Common Names	Babchi · Bakuchi · Bu Gu Zhi · Fructus Psoraleae
Source Material	Babchi/Bakuchi botanical material
Ingredient Type	Botanical ratio extract
Product Form	Dry extract powder
Available Extract Ratios	10:1 · 20:1
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1 Ratio Extract
Characteristic Chemical Classes	Furocoumarins · prenylated flavonoids · phenolic constituents
Characteristic Constituents	Psoralen · Isopsoralen · Bakuchiol · Psoralidin · Bavachin · Bavachinin
Botanical Identification	Chromatographic identity testing
Quantitative Marker Analysis	HPLC for marker-standardized grades

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

The botanical contains several chemically distinct constituent groups. Psoralen and isopsoralen belong to the furocoumarin fraction, while psoralidin, bavachin, bavachinin and related compounds contribute to the prenylated flavonoid profile. Bakuchiol represents a different structural class and forms another characteristic part of the broader phytochemical matrix.

Extract ratio and marker assay describe different attributes of the ingredient. Ratio grades define botanical input relative to extract production, whereas standardized grades quantify a named constituent using a defined analytical method. This distinction is important when comparing conventional botanical extracts with products marketed around a specific marker level.

TLC or HPTLC can support botanical identity and fingerprint comparison, while HPLC is more appropriate when a constituent requires quantitative measurement. Chromatographic profiling can also help distinguish the broader multi-component extract from purified phytochemicals such as psoralen or high-purity bakuchiol.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical identity is an important analytical control because both Psoralea corylifolia and Cullen corylifolium appear in technical and commercial documentation. Ingredient evaluation should link the declared botanical source with chromatographic identity. For standardized material, the analytical documentation should define the measured constituent separately from the extract-ratio designation.

The ingredient is a multi-component botanical powder rather than a purified single molecule. Its constituent groups differ in polarity and physicochemical behavior, so extraction and drying conditions can influence the final chromatographic profile, color and powder characteristics. Wetting and dispersibility should also be distinguished from true molecular solubility when evaluating performance in different formulation systems.

During scale-up, capsule, tablet and dry-blend projects should evaluate flow, premixing and blend uniformity. Liquid and semi-solid applications require additional attention to wetting, dispersion, sedimentation and color contribution. Marker-standardized material may require different inclusion levels and formulation handling from a conventional ratio extract because its chemical profile is more tightly controlled.

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.