Relaxation Capsules
Measured kavalactone doses in capsules. Confirm the destination market before you print a claim.
Kava Extract Powder
- Product Name
- Kava Extract Powder
- Botanical Name
- Piper methysticum
- Part Used
- Root
- Specification
- 30%, 50%, 70% Kavalactone
- Appearance
- Yellow fine powder
- Test Method
- HPLC
- MOQ
- 1 kg
- Active Ingredient
- Kavalactone
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
Product Description
Kava extract comes from the root of Piper methysticum. The marker buyers standardize is the kavalactone fraction, not a generic root powder.
It is used in measured capsules and tablets positioned around relaxation. It is a poor fit for ordinary foods and drinks: FDA has said concentrated kava is not GRAS for conventional food, and liver-injury reports are tied to commercial extracts.
When buying, lock the kavalactone assay (30/50/70%), the plant part (root, not stem peelings) and the solvent. Ask whether the lot is aqueous or organic extract before you put it in a formula.
Specification
| Product Name | Kava Extract Powder | Botanical Name | Piper methysticum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Root | Specification | 30%, 50%, 70% Kavalactone |
| Appearance | Yellow fine powder | Test Method | HPLC |
| MOQ | 1 kg | Active Ingredient | Kavalactone |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | Botanical Source | Piper methysticum |
| COA | Available | Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 |
| Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free | Sample | 10-50 g sample for evaluation |
| OEM Service | Private labeling, customized packaging, capsules and tablets | Packaging | 1-5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag / fiber drum) |
Applications
Tablets
Fine yellow powder for compression. Check flow and the assay on the COA, not the label range alone.
Traditional Beverage R&D
Water extracts of noble root are a different material from solvent concentrates. Do not assume they share a regulatory status.
Liquid Extracts
Glycerite and alcohol extracts are a third form. Do not assume they match a 70% powder assay.
Solvent on the COA
Aqueous and organic extracts concentrate kavalactones differently. The solvent belongs on the lot record.
Combination Formulas
Often paired with other calming botanicals. The kavalactone dose still has to be calculated on this extract alone.
FAQ
Which part of the kava plant is extracted?
Root of Piper methysticum. Stem and peelings are a different specification.
Can this extract be added to a soft drink?
Not on the strength of a supplement COA. FDA has not treated concentrated kava as GRAS for conventional food.
What should the certificate of analysis show?
Kavalactone assay by HPLC, identity, heavy metals, and the extraction solvent.
What kavalactone grades can you supply?
Common standardized powders are about 30%, 50% and 70% kavalactones by HPLC.
Why specify the extraction solvent?
Organic solvents pull more kavalactones than water. That difference is part of the safety discussion, not only the assay.
What does the powder look like?
Standardized kava powders are typically yellow. Colour deepens as the kavalactone assay rises.
