Skullcap Extract Powder

Skullcap extract starts from the aerial parts of Scutellaria lateriflora, the American or blue skullcap, a square-stemmed perennial of the mint family. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. No other skullcap form is listed for this botanical, so this ratio extract is the single entry for buyers who need Scutellaria lateriflora in a water-dispersible powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0569 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Scutellaria lateriflora Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Scutellaria lateriflora L., the blue skullcap of North America, a perennial of the Lamiaceae with small blue flowers arranged along one side of the stem. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaf, stem and flower. Roots are not part of this ingredient.

Chinese skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a different species whose root is the traded part, and it should not be substituted here. Skullcap herb has also been adulterated with unrelated plants in the past, which is why species and part are named in the specification. The herb carries flavonoids, diterpenes and phenolic acids, named as families only.

What 10:1 Means for Skullcap

The 10:1 ratio describes how much dried skullcap herb is concentrated into the extract. It is not a baicalin or scutellarin figure, and this entry carries no marker percentage even though flavonoids are the best-known constituents. With no powder or graded sibling listed, the ratio extract is the only way to specify skullcap here. Skullcap extract made from the American herb differs from a root extract of the Chinese species in part, species and constituent profile, so a buyer comparing offers should check the Latin name first. The water extract is dispersible and mild enough to blend into most herbal formulas.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Scutellaria lateriflora
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	American Skullcap
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light brown 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

Capsule Fills for Skullcap

Two-piece capsules take skullcap extract as a light brown, free-flowing powder after a flow aid is added. The herbal, slightly bitter taste stays inside the shell. Fill weight and disintegration are the two checks that define a finished capsule lot.

Herbal Tea-Style Sachets

Instant sachets blend the extract with lemon balm, chamomile or mint flavors in a dry mix. The cup is hazy and amber, and the herbal note is mild. Sealing the premix quickly keeps moisture away from the powder before filling.

Dry-Granulated Herb Tablets

Skullcap extract presses into tablets with a cellulose filler and a disintegrant. The powder binds well, and a film coat masks the herbal smell. Dry granulation avoids heat on the flavonoid fraction, and hardness is checked once the tablets have cooled.

Herbal Drink Stick Packs

Stick packs combine skullcap extract with chamomile extract, sweetener and a dry carrier for a soft herbal drink. The tint of the powder merges with other herbal extracts, and a sieve step removes lumps. Even mixing prevents dose drift across sticks.

Oat and Seed Bar Premixes

Bars take the extract in the dry fraction with oats, seeds and honey, where the mild bitterness is covered by sweet binders. Add the powder ahead of the syrup so lumps do not form, and check moisture and shade on finished bars.

Formulation Notes

Skullcap extract is a light brown powder with a mild herbal aroma and a bitter, slightly tannic taste. In water it disperses to a hazy amber liquid with little sediment. The flavonoid glycosides in the herb can darken in alkaline conditions and under heat, which shows as a deeper brown in finished formats.

The powder takes up moisture at a moderate rate, so weigh it in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Premix with a flow agent before capsule or stick filling, and keep the premix away from alkaline ingredients. Opened packs stay stable in a closed container, protected from light.

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.