Veronica Officinalis Extract Powder

Veronica officinalis extract is made from the aerial parts of the creeping herb called common speedwell, and not from the roots or from other Veronica species. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction. Drying the concentrated liquor gives a light brown powder.

Supplied as a 10:1 ratio extract, and the 80 mesh powder disperses in water. This Veronica officinalis extract carries no iridoid or flavonoid percentage, and there is no powder or standardized sibling of the same herb in the range to compare it with.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0613 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Veronica officinalis Herb Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Veronica officinalis L., a low, mat-forming perennial of the plantain family, Plantaginaceae, with pairs of oval leaves and spikes of pale blue-violet flowers. It is known as common speedwell or gypsyweed. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaves, stems and flowers, and the roots are not included in this Veronica officinalis extract. The genus is large, and the name Veronica alone does not identify a species, while the unrelated genus Veronicastrum also appears in catalogs under similar names. The herb carries iridoid glycosides such as aucubin and catalpol, flavonoids, phenolic acids, bitter principles and tannins, and the water extract keeps the soluble members.

Orders for Veronica officinalis extract should state the species and the aerial part, so that no other speedwell or Veronicastrum material is substituted.

What 10:1 Means for Veronica officinalis

The 10:1 ratio describes how much dried herb goes into the extract and is not a content of any one compound. Most speedwell extract in trade is a liquid sold for cosmetic use, so a dried, water-dispersible ingredient for ingestible formats is a different class of product. The range holds no speedwell powder and no standardized grade, so the ratio extract is the single form on offer. A buyer picks it when the formula names Veronica officinalis as a botanical and needs a free-flowing solid that disperses in water for tea-style or capsule formats.

A Veronica officinalis extract made as a dry powder also avoids the alcohol and glycerin carriers that liquid speedwell extracts bring, which makes it easier to use in dry-blended formats.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Veronica officinalis
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Speedwell, Common Speedwell, Gypsyweed
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

Meadow-Herb Tea Sticks

Powder sticks carry the extract with lemon, mint or apple flavors and a mild sweetener. The cup is light brown and slightly hazy, and weight-based dosing keeps the dispersed fraction consistent across a run. Warm water gives a more rounded flavor than hot water.

Bitter-Aware Capsules

Speedwell has a bitter taste from its iridoid and tannin constituents, and a closed capsule or coated tablet keeps it away from the palate. The powder takes up moisture, so filling should happen in a dry room. Weight checks per lot catch changes in density that alter capsule fill.

Pale-Tea Drink Mixes

Instant drink powders take the extract dry in green-tea, honey or apple bases, where a light brown tint and a mild herbal bitterness are accepted. Fully clear drinks show the haze. Iced tea formats dilute the bitterness best.

Citrus Gummies

Gummies take the extract after the main cook, since heat darkens its phenolics. Lemon and orange flavors cover the herb note, and the dispersible solid avoids the fibrous flecks that milled herb leaves in a clear gel. Test the gel set at the intended pH, since acid and iridoid glycosides interact.

Formulation Notes

The Veronica officinalis extract is a light brown powder with a faint hay-like odor and a bitter, mildly astringent taste. In water it disperses into a tan, lightly hazy liquid, since tannin complexes and polysaccharide fragments stay partly suspended while iridoid glycosides dissolve. Room humidity is absorbed by the dry solid, so lumps form wherever the drum is left open.

Sieve the powder before weighing, and premix it with a small share of the base before the main blend. Iridoid glycosides can break down in strong acid or alkali and during long hot holds, so add the extract late in any cooking step. When the drum is not in use, tie off the liner tightly and keep the drum on a dry pallet. Compare each lot with a retained sample for color and taste, and record the date the drum was opened so that the oldest powder is used first.

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)

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