Taxillus Twig Extract Powder

Taxillus Twig Extract Powder is a concentrated ingredient produced from the twig and woody-stem material of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser, a member of the Loranthaceae family. Commonly associated with the traditional name Sang Ji Sheng, it is supplied as a fine extract powder rather than untreated herb material or an isolated phytochemical.

The primary commercial grade is a 10:1 extract ratio, with 5:1 and 20:1 options also available. Essencefield supplies carrier-free and maltodextrin-assisted formats with TLC or HPLC fingerprint identification. Standard commercial supply starts at 25 kg, packed in 25 kg drums or cartons, with a typical lead time of 7–15 working days.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0592 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Seed & Bark Extracts Tags: Dietary Supplements, Polyphenols, Taxillus spp., Taxillus Twig, Twig

Taxillus chinensis is a hemiparasitic species in the Loranthaceae family. Essencefield defines the source material for this ingredient as twig / woody stem. This helps distinguish the product from broader materials sold under related names such as Sang Ji Sheng or Taxilli Herba, which may include stem, branch, and leaf material.

Ratio grades provide different levels of botanical concentration for formulation and serving-size targets. Carrier-free material maximizes extract solids, while maltodextrin-assisted powder offers a different drying and powder-handling profile. Extract ratio describes the relationship between starting herb and finished extract and should not be interpreted as the percentage of a single active constituent.

The powder is used mainly in botanical supplements, concentrated herbal blends, and selected powdered formulation systems. Its light brown to brown color and characteristic herbal sensory profile can influence finished-product appearance and taste. In aqueous systems, the material is dispersible rather than completely clear-soluble, so haze and sedimentation should be considered during product development.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

The concentrated powder can be used in botanical capsule and tablet formulations where a defined ratio extract is preferred over untreated herb powder. Bulk density, flow, carrier format, and compression behavior are relevant during scale-up.

Multi-Botanical Powder Blends

The ingredient can be incorporated into compound herbal powders, sachets, and stick packs. Particle-size compatibility and density differences should be evaluated to support blend uniformity and reduce segregation.

Botanical Beverage Powders

The powder can be evaluated in herbal beverage bases and reconstitution systems where natural haze is acceptable. Wetting, suspension stability, settling, color, and flavor contribution require prototype testing.

Concentrated Herbal Formulations

Higher-ratio grades support formulas requiring greater botanical concentration per unit weight than untreated plant powder, helping manage inclusion level and finished-product serving size.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Taxillus Twig Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser
Botanical Family	Loranthaceae
Common Name	Sang Ji Sheng
Plant Part	Twig / Woody Stem
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Product Form	Fine Powder
Primary Extract Ratio	10:1
Available Extract Ratios	5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Identification	TLC · HPLC Fingerprint
Appearance	Light Brown to Brown Fine Powder
Carrier Formats	Carrier-Free · Maltodextrin-Assisted
Particle Size	80 Mesh Typical; 60–120 Mesh Formats Available
Moisture / Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Water Behavior	Dispersible; Botanical Haze or Sediment May Occur
Country of Origin	China
Shelf Life	24 Months

HPLC Fingerprint & Characteristic Constituents

Taxillus chinensis contains a multi-component phytochemical profile rather than one compound that defines the entire ingredient. Characteristic constituent classes include flavonoids and phenolic compounds, making chromatographic fingerprinting useful for botanical authentication and profile comparison.

Analytical studies have identified compounds including gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, and quercitrin. Quercetin and related flavonoid glycosides are also associated with the botanical and contribute to its characteristic chemical profile.

Extract ratio is analytically separate from constituent concentration: a 10:1 grade does not represent a 10% assay or a fixed flavonoid content. HPLC fingerprinting therefore provides a more appropriate way to compare chromatographic identity without converting the ratio specification into an unsupported active-compound claim.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Species and raw-material authentication are central to quality evaluation. Testing should establish Taxillus chinensis and the defined twig / woody-stem source rather than relying only on traditional naming. TLC provides practical identity control, while HPLC fingerprinting offers greater resolution when comparing the chemical profile of production lots.

Powder behavior is influenced by extract concentration, particle size, and carrier system. Carrier-free and maltodextrin-assisted formats can differ in bulk density, flow, hygroscopicity, blending characteristics, and dispersion. Because the ingredient is naturally colored and not fully clear-soluble, suspended fine material may create visible haze or sediment in water-based systems.

For dry applications, pilot production should evaluate blend uniformity, segregation, capsule filling, powder flow, and tablet processing. Aqueous systems require additional assessment of wetting, suspension stability, settling, color, and flavor. Switching between carrier-free and maltodextrin-assisted formats should be treated as a formulation change because extract-solids content and powder behavior differ.

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.