Vaccaria Seed Extract Powder

Vaccaria Seed Extract Powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient produced from the mature seeds commercially known as Vaccaria segetalis, or Vaccariae Semen. The currently accepted botanical name is Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm., family Caryophyllaceae. The finished ingredient is supplied as a seed-derived extract powder for botanical supplement, dry-blend, and formulation projects.

The primary commercial specification is a 10:1 extract ratio, with 4:1, 5:1, and 20:1 ratio options also available. The material is supplied as a light brown to brown powder with a typical particle size of approximately 80 mesh. Analytical options include extract-ratio control, chromatographic fingerprinting, and vaccarin analysis.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0610 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Seed & Bark Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Polyphenols, Seed, Vaccaria Seed

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Vaccaria seed extract is produced from the mature seed known commercially as Vaccariae Semen, Cowherb Seed, or Wang Bu Liu Xing. It differs from raw Vaccaria seed powder because selected seed constituents are extracted, concentrated, and dried rather than the whole seed being simply milled. This gives the finished ingredient a distinct commercial identity as a botanical ratio extract.

Commercial grades are mainly differentiated by extract ratio. The 10:1 grade serves as the principal specification, while 4:1 and 5:1 provide lower-ratio options and 20:1 provides a more concentrated format. Extract ratio describes the relationship between starting botanical material and finished extract and should not be interpreted as a vaccarin assay or purity value.

The powder is used in concentrated botanical formulations where reduced botanical bulk and a defined extract format are useful. Its light brown to brown color and dispersible behavior are relevant during development. Dry systems require attention to flow and blend uniformity, while water-containing systems should be evaluated for wetting, suspension, sedimentation, color, and sensory effects.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

Suitable for botanical capsules and tablets where a concentrated Vaccaria seed ingredient is preferred over untreated seed powder. Blend uniformity and powder flow should be evaluated during scale-up.

Botanical Powder Blends

Can be incorporated into multi-botanical dry blends and concentrated herbal systems. Particle distribution, botanical color, and compatibility with other extract powders are relevant processing factors.

Sachets & Stick Packs

Applicable to portioned dry-powder formats where reduced botanical bulk is useful. Premixing supports even distribution, while the finished dispersion should be evaluated for wetting and sediment formation.

Dispersible Powder Formulations

Can be evaluated in products intended for mixing with water. Development testing should focus on dispersion, suspension stability, sedimentation, color contribution, flavor interaction, and pH compatibility.

Typical Specifications

Item	Specification
Product Name	Vaccaria Seed Extract Powder
Accepted Botanical Name	Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm.
Commercial Botanical Name	Vaccaria segetalis (Neck.) Garcke ex Asch.
Botanical Family	Caryophyllaceae
Common Names	Vaccariae Semen Extract · Cowherb Seed Extract · Wang Bu Liu Xing Extract
Plant Part	Mature Seed
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Product Form	Powder
Primary Specification	10:1 Extract
Available Ratio Grades	4:1 · 5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Appearance	Light brown to brown botanical powder
Typical Particle Size	Approximately 80 mesh
Water Behavior	Water-dispersible botanical extract powder
Characteristic Constituents	Vaccarin · flavonoid glycosides · triterpenoid saponins · cyclic peptides
Analytical Options	Extract-ratio control · chromatographic fingerprint · vaccarin analysis

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Vaccaria seed contains a multi-component phytochemical profile rather than a single defining active compound. Vaccarin is one of its best-characterized flavonoid glycosides and can serve as an analytical marker when marker-based evaluation is required. Additional flavonoid glycosides, including apigenin-derived constituents, have also been identified in the seed.

Triterpenoid saponins form another important constituent family, while cyclic peptides, including compounds reported within the segetalin group, add further chemical differentiation. Together, these constituent classes create a more specific analytical fingerprint than the generic description “botanical seed extract.”

The commercial extract ratio defines the botanical-to-extract relationship; it does not represent a fixed vaccarin concentration. Chromatographic fingerprinting can therefore support profile evaluation, while a quantified vaccarin specification requires a separately defined assay and analytical method.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Quality evaluation should verify the mature seed source and distinguish the botanical ratio extract from raw seed powder or purified vaccarin materials. Extract-ratio documentation, chromatographic identity, and marker quantification represent different analytical controls. HPLC and chromatographic fingerprinting are appropriate tools when evaluating vaccarin or broader constituent profiles.

The finished ingredient is a multi-component botanical powder with a typical particle size of approximately 80 mesh. In aqueous systems, formulators should evaluate wetting, haze, suspension stability, sedimentation, and color contribution rather than assuming complete dissolution. These physical characteristics are especially relevant in sachets and other dispersible formats.

For dry formulations, development work should focus on flow, premixing, blend uniformity, and distribution at the intended inclusion level. Geometric dilution may improve uniformity when the extract represents a small portion of a multi-ingredient blend. For dispersible systems, prototype testing should assess mixing time, sediment formation, flavor interaction, and pH compatibility before scale-up.

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.