Reed Rhizome Extract Powder

Reed Rhizome Extract Powder is a botanical extract produced from the dried rhizome of Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud., a perennial species in the Poaceae family. Also traded as reed root extract, Lu Gen extract, and Phragmitis Rhizoma extract, it is supplied as a fine dry powder for dietary supplement and botanical formulation projects.

Essencefield supplies 10:1 as the primary commercial extract ratio, with 4:1, 5:1, and 20:1 grades also available. TLC identity control supports qualification of the ratio extract, while the grade designation describes the relationship between botanical starting material and finished extract rather than the concentration of a single standardized phytochemical.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0541 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Dietary Supplements, Polyphenols, Reed Rhizome, Rhizome, Rhizome Extracts

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

The extract is produced from the underground rhizome of Phragmites australis rather than leaves, stems, or other aerial material. Phragmitis Rhizoma and Lu Gen are established names associated with the dried rhizome, while Phragmites communis occurs in older botanical and commercial references. The extracted material is commercially distinct from simply milled reed rhizome powder because it represents a concentrated botanical ingredient.

Commercial supply is organized around extract-ratio grades. The 10:1 specification serves as the principal grade for general botanical ingredient sourcing, while 4:1 and 5:1 provide lower-ratio formats and 20:1 provides a higher-ratio option. These designations describe botanical input relative to extract output and should not be interpreted as percentages of polysaccharides, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, or another single active constituent.

The powder is mainly used in dry botanical systems where its natural beige-to-light-brown color and mild earthy character can be incorporated into the finished formulation. In aqueous systems, it forms an opaque botanical dispersion rather than a clear solution, making wetting, suspension stability, re-dispersibility, and sedimentation relevant considerations during formulation development.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

Suitable for botanical supplement formulations using a defined ratio extract. Development should evaluate blend uniformity, powder flow, capsule filling, and tablet compression performance.

Botanical Powder Blends

The extract can be incorporated into multi-botanical dry blends and premixes. Matching particle characteristics with surrounding ingredients helps reduce segregation during blending and filling.

Stick Packs & Sachets

The dry powder format is suitable for single-serve botanical systems where flowability, fill-weight consistency, color, and compatibility with flavor or carrier ingredients are important.

Beverage Powder Systems

Suitable for opaque or naturally botanical beverage powders. Development should evaluate wetting, suspension stability, re-dispersibility, sedimentation, sensory compatibility, and finished-product appearance.

Typical Specifications

Item	Specification
Product Name	Reed Rhizome Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
Botanical Family	Poaceae
Pharmaceutical / Herbal Name	Phragmitis Rhizoma
Common Commercial Names	Reed Rhizome Extract · Reed Root Extract · Lu Gen Extract
Plant Part	Dried Rhizome
Ingredient Type	Botanical Extract Powder
Product Form	Fine Powder
Primary Extract Ratio	10:1
Available Ratio Grades	4:1 · 5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Identification	TLC
Appearance	Beige to Light Brown Fine Powder
Particle Size	Approximately 80 Mesh
Water Behavior	Water-Dispersible Botanical Powder

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

The rhizome of Phragmites australis contains a multi-component phytochemical profile rather than one universally adopted commercial active marker. Reported constituent groups include carbohydrates and polysaccharide fractions together with phenolic acids, lignans, sterols, and related low-molecular-weight botanical compounds.

Identified rhizome constituents reported in phytochemical research include ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, syringic acid, methyl gallate, lyoniresinol, and lyoniresinol glycosides. These compounds help characterize the chemistry of the botanical source but do not establish a fixed concentration in a commercial ratio extract.

A standardized constituent grade would therefore require a separately defined analyte, analytical method, assay basis, and release specification. Ratio extracts should instead be interpreted through botanical identity, plant part, manufacturing ratio, and appropriate botanical identity testing.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Ingredient qualification should establish Phragmites australis as the botanical source and rhizome as the plant part. Older references may use Phragmites communis, but botanical naming should remain consistent across the product specification, supplier documentation, and internal ingredient database. TLC provides a practical identity-control approach for the mixed botanical extract without assigning a single-compound identity to the material.

Particle characteristics influence powder flow, blend uniformity, wetting, suspended solids, and sedimentation. An approximately 80-mesh format provides a useful commercial basis for dry blending while remaining fine enough for common powder applications. Natural color and botanical solids should also be considered when the material is incorporated into light-colored formulations or reconstituted systems.

During dry-product scale-up, R&D teams should evaluate premixing sequence, segregation, filling consistency, flow behavior, and compression where tablets are involved. Aqueous and reconstituted applications require additional evaluation of wetting time, agitation requirements, suspension stability, re-dispersion, visual appearance, and sensory compatibility. These physical characteristics are particularly important when transferring a laboratory prototype to larger production batches.

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.