Valerian Root Extract Powder

Roots and rhizomes of Valeriana officinalis are the single plant source of this valerian extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder at a 10:1 ratio. Leaves, flowers and the distilled root oil are left out of the powder.

The 10:1 ratio carries no valerenic acid percentage. The powder is light brown, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. A valerenic-acid-graded valerian extract and the plain root powder are separate products, and other valerian species are different raw materials.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0072 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Valerian, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Valeriana officinalis Root Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Valeriana officinalis L., a tall perennial of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. The part used is the underground rhizome with its fine roots, which are dug, washed and dried before extraction. Leaves, flowering stems and the essential oil are not added to this valerian root extract.

Several valerian species trade under similar names, including Indian valerian, Valeriana wallichii, and the unrelated red valerian grown as a garden plant. A specification needs the full botanical name to separate them. The dried root has a strong, earthy, cheese-like smell, and it holds valerenic acids, iridoid esters called valepotriates and a volatile oil, of which the water fraction retains only part.

Valerian Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Valerian Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried V. officinalis root	A dispersible root extract without a marker is wanted
Valerian Extract 0.8–1% Valerenic Acids	Extract with a defined valerenic acid range	The specification names a valerenic acid figure
Valerian Root Powder	Dried, milled root	Whole-root fiber and the natural aroma are wanted

The 10:1 on a valerian root extract is a concentration ratio of the starting root. It does not state a valerenic acid figure, and the volatile compounds responsible for the root’s strong smell are only partly retained after water extraction and drying.

When a label must carry a valerenic acid figure, the graded extract is the product to use. The ratio extract suits blends that want valerian identity in a dispersible form with a milder odor than raw root. The milled root keeps its fiber and its full smell, which limits where it can be used.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Valeriana officinalis
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Valerian, Garden Valerian
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

Odor-Masked Capsule Fills

Capsules suit valerian extract because the shell contains its earthy smell until the pack is opened. Fill lines are well ventilated, and packs are kept sealed because the smell can transfer to neighboring ingredients. Valerian extract is best filled early in a shift, before delicate products run on the same line.

Coated Tablet Cores

Coated tablets enclose valerian extract so that its odor stays off the tablet surface. The soluble root solids soften in humid air, so the coating also acts as a moisture barrier during storage. A film coat with an opaque pigment also hides the brown core color.

Strong-Flavor Drink Sticks

Drink sticks hide the root’s earthy taste with strong flavors such as mint, citrus or chocolate. Sweetener is added before the extract is dispersed, and the pack is sealed to hold odor in. Cocoa and mint hide the root best, whereas delicate fruit flavors are overpowered by it.

Dark Herbal Gummy Mixes

Gummy mixes use valerian extract in dark, flavored bases where its brown tone and earthy edge are hidden. Cooling the mass before addition limits loss of the remaining volatile notes. Even so, the dose a gummy base tolerates is limited by the root’s smell, not by its solubility.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a characteristic earthy, pungent odor and a bitter, slightly sour taste. In water it disperses to a pale amber, slightly turbid liquid. Because the smell is the main handling concern, valerian extract is weighed in a ventilated area, and scoops and containers are kept separate from other products.

Premix the powder with part of the dry base before the final blend to avoid lumps. The soluble root solids attract moisture and the powder cakes in an open pack. After opening, press out the air, close the liner tightly and store the drum in a cool, dry place away from other ingredients that absorb odor.

In flavored systems, a sensory trial at the intended dose shows whether the earthy note is hidden or merely reduced. Tablet hardness is checked after storage, as moisture softens the compressed extract.

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.