Wholesome in bulk™ Passionflower Extract Powder, Aerial Parts
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Bulk Passionflower Extract for Supplement Manufacturing
Passionflower extract is a dry powder made from the aerial parts of Passiflora incarnata L., a climbing vine also called maypop. The aerial parts are the leaves and stems, sometimes with flowers and fruit. Grades are set by extract ratio or by flavonoids measured as vitexin or isovitexin. We supply it in bulk to supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and formulators.
A defined species with published flavonoid minimums
Passionflower is one species out of hundreds in the Passiflora genus, and the trade standard names it precisely. Flavonoid markers, a pharmacopoeia minimum, and TLC fingerprints give buyers and quality teams clear points to check on every lot.
One named species
The material is Passiflora incarnata L., native to the southeastern United States. Passion fruit comes from a different species, Passiflora edulis.
Aerial parts
The European Pharmacopoeia defines passionflower as the dried aerial parts. They may contain flowers and fruits along with leaves and stems.
Published minimums
The European Pharmacopoeia sets at least 1.5% total flavonoids for the dried herb and at least 2.0% for the dry extract. Both are expressed as vitexin.
Flavonoid fingerprint
The main compounds are flavone C-glycosides, including isovitexin, isoorientin, schaftoside, and vicenin-2. Their pattern on a TLC plate is the usual identity check.
Herb powder or extract
Buyers choose between milled herb powder, often 80 mesh, and a concentrated extract sold by ratio, such as 4:1, or by flavonoid grade.
Hydroalcoholic extraction
The pharmacopoeia dry extract is made with 40 to 90% ethanol, then dried to a powder. Ask which solvent your lot uses.
Where formulators use passionflower extract
Passionflower herb powder and extract fit measured formats where fill weight is controlled, including:
- Capsules
- Compressed tablets
- Single ingredient powders
- Multiple ingredient botanical blends
- Tea and infusion blends (herb powder)
- Stick packs and sachets
- Gummies, after taste and stability trials
- Private label programs
A ratio extract, a flavonoid grade, and herb powder are not interchangeable gram for gram. Write the form and grade into your formula sheet, and plan fill weights from the confirmed values on each COA.
What to check before you buy passionflower extract
Powders sold as passionflower can differ in species, plant part, solvent, and assay method. Review these points together, and ask for lot documents before you approve a supplier.
Species on every document
Confirm Passiflora incarnata L. on the specification and the certificate of analysis (COA). Passion fruit (P. edulis) and blue passionflower (P. caerulea) are different species.
Identity by TLC or HPTLC
A thin layer chromatography fingerprint compared with flavonoid reference standards confirms the species. Pharmacopoeia tests use vitexin, orientin, and isoorientin as references.
Vitexin by UV or isovitexin by HPLC
A UV method reports total flavonoids as vitexin. An HPLC method often reports isovitexin alone, which gives a smaller number for similar material. Compare grades only within one method.
Ratio and marker together
A 4:1 ratio says how much herb went in, not what the powder contains. Ask for a flavonoid value on the COA alongside the ratio.
Solvent and carrier
Confirm the extraction solvent, such as ethanol and water, and the residual solvent limit. Ask whether any carrier, such as maltodextrin, is added to the finished powder.
Contaminant limits
Check heavy metals by ICP-MS, microbial limits by USP methods, and pesticide residues. Herb powders often carry wider microbial limits than extracts, so compare each limit with your own specification.
Plant part on the label: US supplement labels must name the plant part for a botanical ingredient. Ask your supplier to state aerial parts on the specification and COA, so your label and documents match.
Typical specification for passionflower extract
These values follow the European Pharmacopoeia minimums and common supplier sheets for passionflower extract. Final figures come from the specification sheet and COA for your lot. NLT means not less than, and NMT means not more than.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical source | Passiflora incarnata L., aerial parts | TLC or HPTLC fingerprint |
| Form | Extract 4:1, or herb powder | Supplier declaration |
| Appearance | Fine light brown to brown powder | Visual |
| Total flavonoids as vitexin | NLT 2.0% | UV-Vis |
| Isovitexin | Reported on the COA when stated | HPLC |
| Extraction solvent and ratio | Ethanol and water, 4:1 | Supplier declaration |
| Carrier | None, or as named on the specification sheet | Supplier declaration |
| Particle size | 100% through 80 mesh | USP <786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% extract; NMT 12.0% herb powder | USP <731> |
| Residual ethanol | NMT 5,000 ppm | USP <467> |
| Lead | NMT 2.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic | NMT 2.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium | NMT 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury | NMT 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total aerobic count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g extract | USP <2021> |
| Yeast and mold | NMT 1,000 cfu/g | USP <2021> |
| E. coli and Salmonella | Absent in 10 g and 25 g | USP <2022> |
| Pesticide residues | Meets USP <561> | GC-MS and LC-MS |
| Shelf life | 36 months, unopened | Stability data |
Storage and handling for bulk passionflower extract
Herb extracts hold their quality longest when they stay sealed, dry, and out of light. These steps keep the powder in good condition between production runs.
Keep it sealed
Close the inner liner after each use and press out the air. Extract powders pick up moisture from the air and can cake when left open.
Store cool and dry
Keep bags off the floor in a dry room, away from heat sources. Follow the temperature range on the spec sheet.
Keep away from light
Leave the powder in its original opaque packaging. Light and heat can shift color and flavonoid values over time.
Label by form
Herb powder and extract look alike in a warehouse. Mark each bag with form, grade, lot number, and retest date, and send older lots to production first.
Passionflower extract buyer FAQ
Quick answers to the questions procurement and quality teams ask most.
Is passionflower the same as passion fruit?
No. Passionflower extract comes from the leaves and stems of Passiflora incarnata. Passion fruit is the fruit of a different species, Passiflora edulis. Your specification should name P. incarnata and the aerial parts.
What is passionflower extract standardized to?
Passionflower extract is standardized to flavonoids, reported as vitexin by UV or as isovitexin by HPLC. Some suppliers sell by ratio instead, often 4:1. The European Pharmacopoeia dry extract minimum is 2.0% flavonoids as vitexin.
Which part of the plant is used?
The aerial parts are used: leaves and stems, which may include flowers and fruit. Roots are not part of the pharmacopoeia definition. Ask for aerial parts on the COA.
How do you confirm Passiflora incarnata identity?
A TLC or HPTLC fingerprint of the flavonoids, compared with reference standards, confirms the species. Before milling, leaf shape is a second check, because related species have different leaf lobes.
What is the difference between passionflower powder and extract?
Passionflower powder is dried, milled herb. Extract is made by soaking the herb in a solvent such as ethanol and water, then drying the liquid into a concentrated powder. Extract is the usual choice when a label needs a stated ratio or flavonoid value.
What documents can I get with an order?
A certificate of analysis (COA) and a specification sheet ship with every order. An allergen statement and a safety data sheet may also be available, depending on the lot in inventory. Contact us to request them.
Can I get a sample before a bulk order?
You can request one by choosing sample options on the quote form. We will confirm availability, size, and timing.
How should I store an opened bag?
Close the liner, press out the air, and keep the bag in a cool, dry place away from light. Use the powder within the shelf life shown on the COA.
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Tell us the form, grade, quantity, and timing. We will reply with current pricing. Select testing documents and sample options on the quote form.
Order Passionflower ExtractBulk orders: Choose a pack size above, or use the quote form for larger volumes, testing documents, and sample options. We serve supplement brands, contract manufacturers, product developers, and formulators.
This bulk ingredient is sold for further manufacturing and formulation. The information on this page describes the ingredient and how commercial buyers evaluate it. It is not medical advice. Each finished product brand is responsible for its own labeling and product claims.
