Vitex Negundo Leaf Extract Powder

Leaves of Vitex negundo, the five-leaved chaste tree of South and East Asia, are the only plant part behind this vitex negundo leaf extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried to a green 10:1 powder. Fruit, root and bark are left out.

The 10:1 ratio carries no alkaloid percentage. The powder is green, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. An alkaloid-graded vitex negundo extract and the plain leaf powder are separate products, and Vitex agnus-castus, the fruit-used Mediterranean chaste tree, is a different species.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0068 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Vitex, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Vitex negundo Leaf Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Vitex negundo L., a large aromatic shrub of the mint family, Lamiaceae, whose compound leaves carry three to five narrow leaflets. The part used is the dried leaf. Fruit, roots and stem bark are not added to this vitex negundo leaf extract.

Two other vitex products are easy to confuse with it. Vitex agnus-castus is used for its fruit and comes from a different species, and other Asian vitex species differ in leaf shape and chemistry. A specification should therefore carry the full botanical name. Vitex negundo leaf contains flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, alkaloid-type compounds and an aromatic oil, of which water extraction keeps the polar part.

Vitex Negundo Extract vs Powder & Standardized

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Vitex Negundo Leaf Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried V. negundo leaf	A dispersible leaf extract without a marker is wanted
Vitex negundo Extract 0.5% Alkaloids	Extract with a defined alkaloid figure	The specification names an alkaloid figure
Vitex negundo Leaf Powder	Dried, milled whole leaf	Leaf fiber and the natural aroma are wanted

The 10:1 on a vitex negundo leaf extract is a concentration ratio of the starting leaf and says nothing about alkaloid content. A label that must declare an alkaloid figure needs the graded extract, because the ratio extract is defined by how much leaf went in, not by what the powder contains.

The ratio extract suits blends that want vitex negundo identity in a green, low-fiber, dispersible form. The milled leaf keeps the fiber and the aroma that a water extraction thins out, and the graded extract serves labels that need a figure. The three are not interchangeable on a specification.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Vitex negundo
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Five-Leaved Chaste Tree, Chinese Chaste Tree
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Green 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

Green Herbal Capsule Fills

Capsule fills combine vitex negundo leaf extract with other leaf and root extracts. The green powder is light and slightly hygroscopic, so humidity at the filling station is held low and a flow aid is considered for fast machines. Vitex negundo extract also dusts, which makes enclosed transfer worthwhile.

Leaf-Tea Instant Sticks

Instant sticks use the extract as a dissolvable leaf infusion. A pale green to amber cup forms without leaf fragments, and its resinous, bitter edge is usually softened by sweetener or a citrus flavor. Hot water extracts the flavor fully, while cold water leaves a faint haze that settles within minutes.

Regional Herbal Blend Tablets

Tablet blends take the extract as a dry green component. Soluble leaf solids harden a tablet under compression, so compression force is set by trial and the tablet is coated against moisture pickup. A green core under a white coat shows color migration quickly, which makes a stability check simple.

Herbal Drink Powders

Drink powders carry the extract with sweetener and a flavored carrier. The leaf’s aromatic bitterness limits the dose in plain water, and mint, ginger or lemon flavors cover it best. Because the powder is green, red or purple flavored bases would turn muddy, so green-tea or herbal profiles are preferred.

Formulation Notes

The powder is green with a resinous, herbal aroma and a bitter, slightly pungent taste. In water it disperses to a green to amber liquid that darkens as it stands. Leaf phenolics react with iron, so stainless equipment is preferred, and long hot holds turn the green toward brown.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the main blend to avoid lumps and color streaks. The soluble solids attract moisture and the powder cakes in an open pack. Once the drum is opened, squeeze out the air, seal the liner firmly and keep the drum cool and dry.

For tablets, vitex negundo extract is blended with a dry binder and compression is set by trial. In beverage work, the aroma carries into a light base, so a sensory check at the planned dose is part of the first trial.

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.