Blue Lotus Extract Powder
Product Description
Dried Blue Lotus Flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is a premier botanical compound highly valued for its natural nervine and spasmolytic properties. While the market is flooded with crude, poorly milled botanical debris that introduces microbial contamination and formulation inconsistencies, Shaanxi Runke produces an industrially optimized Blue Lotus powder. The pharmacological efficacy of this botanical relies entirely on the preservation of its volatile aporphine alkaloids—specifically apomorphine and nuciferine. By deploying low-temperature extraction and precise milling protocols, our processing execution prevents the thermal degradation of these sensitive neuroactive compounds. This strict standard allows formulators to leverage the exact biological mechanisms of the flower while maintaining strict compliance with heavy metal and microbiological boundaries required for high-end nutraceuticals.

Instead of generic botanical dust, our production lines yield tightly calibrated specifications to support diverse R&D requirements—from direct maceration to advanced liquid chromatography-verified supplements.
Blue Lotus Straight Powder (80-120 Mesh): Ultra-fine milled raw flower powder. Manufactured under strict sterilization protocols to eradicate typical botanical pathogens without irradiation. Optimal for high-end tea bag packing and direct extraction processes.
Blue Lotus Extract 10:1 (Water Soluble): A highly concentrated, fully soluble matrix. It dissolves rapidly in aqueous formulations without sedimentation, making it the superior choice for functional relaxation beverages.
Standardized Alkaloid Extract: Precision-engineered via HPLC to guarantee specific thresholds of Nuciferine and Apomorphine, built strictly for encapsulated dietary supplements targeting neurological support.
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Parameter |
Standard |
Test Method |
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Appearance |
Brownish-yellow to violet-brown powder |
Visual |
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Assay / Ratio |
10:1, 20:1, or Standardized Alkaloids |
TLC / HPLC |
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Mesh Size |
100% pass 80 Mesh |
Sieve Analysis |
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Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
< 10 ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Arsenic (As) |
< 1.0 ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Total Plate Count |
< 1,000 cfu/g |
USP |
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Solvent Residue |
Meets Eur. Ph. / USP limits |
GC |
Benefits
For procurement managers and formulation engineers, the fundamental value of our Blue Lotus Powder lies in its structural integrity, verified phytochemical profile, and explicit functional boundaries.
- 1、Verified Neurological Modulation: The underlying cause of Blue Lotus's efficacy is its alkaloid profile. Apomorphine acts as a non-selective dopamine agonist, while nuciferine provides mixed serotonergic/dopaminergic blockade. This provides a measurable, non-synthetic pathway for sleep support and anxiety reduction formulations.
- 2、Absolute Supply Chain Transparency & Safety: Nymphaea caerulea is frequently adulterated with cheaper lotus species (like Nelumbo nucifera). Shaanxi Runke executes rigorous HPTLC botanical identification on every batch, ensuring 100% authentic Nymphaea caerulea that comfortably passes USP and EP limits for heavy metals and pesticides.
- 3、Formulation Stability (Extract Grades): The 10:1 extract specification completely eliminates the turbidity and surface ringing associated with crude plant matter in liquid formulations, offering uncompromised dispersion and clarity in aqueous environments.
- 4、Microbiological Boundary Control: By utilizing advanced steam sterilization methods, the raw straight powder maintains a minimal bioburden (< 1,000 cfu/g), securing the shelf-life of your final blended product without altering the flower's natural aromatic profile.
Applications
1、Dietary Supplements (Sleep & Stress): Standardized extracts integrate directly into hard capsules and direct-compression tablets alongside magnesium or ashwagandha. The uniform particle size prevents unwanted segregation during high-speed blending and tableting.
- 2、Functional Beverages & Syrups: The 10:1 water-soluble extract serves as a clean-label active ingredient for relaxation-focused RTD (ready-to-drink) teas, nighttime syrups, and functional sparkling waters, maintaining stability during standard HTST pasteurization.
- 3、Premium Botanical Blends: The ultra-fine 80-120 mesh straight powder is explicitly engineered for loose-leaf formulations and premium pyramid tea bags, providing consistent volumetric dosing during automated packaging.
- 4、Cosmeceuticals / Topicals: The extract can be incorporated into specialized lipid phases for skincare; nuciferine’s underlying mechanism regulating sebum production makes it highly applicable in targeted anti-acne and anti-inflammatory topical serums.

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