Saposhnikovia root extract 10:1 Fang Feng extract powder

Saposhnikovia Root Extract Powder

Saposhnikovia Root Extract Powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient produced from the root of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz. ex Ledeb.) Schischk., an Apiaceae species traditionally known as Fang Feng or Saposhnikoviae Radix. Unlike milled root powder, it is processed as a dry extract for botanical supplement development, ingredient blending, and professional formulation.

Commercial extract ratios include 10:1 and 20:1, with 10:1 representing the primary commercial grade. The ingredient retains the multi-component phytochemical character of S. divaricata root, particularly its characteristic chromone constituents, while offering formulators a more concentrated format than untreated botanical powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0553 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Root & Rhizome Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Polyphenols, Root, Saposhnikovia Root

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Saposhnikovia extract is derived specifically from the root of Saposhnikovia divaricata. It differs from Fang Feng root powder because the botanical is extracted and concentrated before drying rather than simply milled. The root contains a characteristic combination of chromones, coumarins, and other naturally occurring constituents that contribute to its botanical and analytical identity.

Commercial sourcing is centered on 10:1 and 20:1 ratio extracts. The 10:1 grade serves as the primary general-purpose commercial format, while 20:1 provides a more concentrated option where formulators want to reduce the quantity of extract required in a blend. Grade selection therefore affects inclusion level, formulation space, and raw-material comparison rather than representing a percentage assay of one compound.

The ingredient is mainly used in botanical dietary supplements, traditional herbal combinations, and concentrated dry botanical systems. Formulators should consider powder dispersibility, color contribution, characteristic botanical taste and aroma, blend uniformity, and sedimentation behavior when incorporating the extract into capsules, tablets, premixes, or dispersible powders.

Application Areas

Botanical Dietary Supplements

The extract is used in concentrated botanical supplement formulations where an extract format is preferred to a larger quantity of milled Fang Feng root powder.

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Saposhnikovia extract can be combined with other botanical ingredients in multi-herb formulations. Botanical identity and concentration are important when standardizing ingredient input across suppliers.

Capsules and Tablets

The dry powder format can be incorporated into capsule and tablet systems. Development work should consider flow, premixing, dose uniformity, excipient compatibility, and compression behavior.

Powder Blends and Sachets

Saposhnikovia extract can be used in botanical premixes and sachet products where particle distribution, wetting, taste contribution, and sedimentation require evaluation during formulation development.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Product Information
Product Name	Saposhnikovia Root Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz. ex Ledeb.) Schischk.
Botanical Family	Apiaceae
Common / Commercial Names	Fang Feng Extract · Saposhnikoviae Radix Extract · Siler Root Extract
Plant Part	Root
Ingredient Type	Botanical Root Extract
Product Form	Extract Powder
Available Extract Ratios	10:1 · 20:1
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1
Key Phytochemical Family	Chromones
Additional Constituents	Coumarins · Other naturally occurring root constituents

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Chromones form an important part of the chemical fingerprint of Saposhnikovia divaricata root. Characteristic compounds include prim-O-glucosylcimifugin, 4′-O-β-D-glucosyl-5-O-methylvisamminol, cimifugin, and sec-O-glucosylhamaudol. Coumarins and other secondary metabolites contribute additional complexity to the root extract profile.

Extract ratio and chemical assay describe different properties. The ratio indicates botanical concentration relative to the starting material, whereas chromatographic analysis evaluates chemical identity or selected marker compounds. They should therefore be treated as separate specification concepts during supplier comparison and quality evaluation.

TLC can support qualitative identification of characteristic constituents, while HPLC methods can provide more detailed evaluation of selected chromones. A multi-marker chromatographic profile gives procurement and QA teams more information about botanical identity than the extract ratio alone.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical identity is the first analytical priority because commercial Fang Feng material should correspond to Saposhnikovia divaricata root. TLC can support qualitative authentication, while HPLC can evaluate characteristic compounds including prim-O-glucosylcimifugin and 4′-O-β-D-glucosyl-5-O-methylvisamminol.

Physical performance should be evaluated in the intended formulation. The extract can contribute its own color, taste, aroma, particle characteristics, and dispersibility. Processing conditions and carrier systems can also influence bulk density, flow, wetting, and sedimentation even when two materials share the same nominal concentration grade.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be evaluated for premixing efficiency, blend homogeneity, capsule filling, and compression behavior. In sachets or dispersible systems, developers should examine wetting, suspension stability, sedimentation, taste impact, and compatibility with other botanical ingredients. Replacing botanical powder with a concentrated extract may also change inclusion level and processing behavior.

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.