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Valerian Extract Powder 1 kg

A seedative botanical concentrate built for pharma, functional drinks and body care lines

Dried valerian root extract supplied in a 1 kg pack is meant for manufacturers who need a steady, predictable volume of raw material to keep production running over weeks or months rather than a single trial batch. The item belongs to the Powdered Extracts and Algae section, where botanical concentrates for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing are gathered together. Globally, valerian is recognized mainly as a calming, antispasmodic botanical, so the strongest demand comes from pharmaceutical producers making drops, tablets and herbal blends, from dietary supplement and functional beverage manufacturers, and from veterinary formulations aimed at reducing stress in animals. Skin and body care brands use it as a supporting ingredient in relaxing formulas, but this is a secondary application rather than the primary global driver of demand.

In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing the powder is blended into dry mixes for capsule filling, tableting or loose herbal tea production at roughly 0.5 to 3 percent of the finished blend, depending on local regulations and the intended product. For beverages and syrups, the concentrate is dissolved in warm water around 40-50 degrees Celsius or added while preparing the syrup base, then cooled and bottled. In body care — night-time body creams, tension-relief balms, spa formulations — the extract is introduced into the water phase during the cooling stage of the emulsion, at temperatures not exceeding 40 degrees, typically at 0.3 to 2 percent of the total formula to preserve the activity of the plant compounds.

Valerian extract pairs well with other botanical concentrates in combination formulas. For a balanced functional drink that calms without causing heaviness, formulators often pair it with an energizing Guarana Extract Powder. To add an antioxidant boost and a pleasant flavor note, many recipes include Aronia Extract Powder, which is naturally rich in polyphenols. For those wanting to trial a formula on a small scale before scaling up, the Valerian Extract Powder in a 5 g pack is a practical starting point, with the 1 kg pack becoming relevant once the recipe is confirmed and steady supply is needed.

When handling a larger volume of raw material, airtight storage matters: the powder is sensitive to moisture and direct sunlight, so it should be kept in a tightly sealed container, in a dry space at room temperature, away from heat sources and steam. Once opened, transferring the remaining powder into a container with a tight lid helps limit air exposure between uses and keeps the material stable for longer. Dosage in the finished product is best confirmed through small trial batches, starting from the lower end of the range and adjusting upward depending on the desired intensity and the type of finished form — liquid, solid or gel.

Manufacturers running larger production lines often prepare mother solutions or dry premixes in advance, which simplifies dosing during continuous runs and reduces variation between batches — a practical approach for brands producing product lines on a regular schedule.

Calming valerian and aronia elixir base

Valerian Extract Powder 7 g

Aronia Extract Powder 3 g

Distilled water 500 ml

Honey 120 g

Citric acid 2 g

Heat the water to about 45 degrees Celsius, dissolve both powdered extracts into it while stirring continuously until fully dissolved, then stir in the honey and citric acid until the mixture is uniform. Cool the elixir to room temperature, bottle it in a glass container with a tight lid, store it refrigerated for up to three weeks, and use it in small servings in the evening.

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INCI	Valeriana Extrac (and) Maltodextrin
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	appropriate
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	1-4%, растворять в водной фазе как сухой экстракт и процеживать, либо добавлять как пудру в маски и обертывания для волос, лица и тела. Спреи, эмульсии, гели — 1-1,5%, убтан, молочко — 0,5-2%, мыло и бельди — 1%, маски, скрабы, гоммажи, антицеллюлит — 1-3%, тоник, мицеллярная вода, шампунь — 1,5%
Minimum count	1
Name	Valerian Extract Powder 1 kg
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 kg
Solubility	easy in hot water, polysorbate-80, hardly noticeable sediment is possible
View	powder
Valid until	12.2028