1. Pores and skin Soothing Pachymic Acid: Premium Bioactive Triterpenoid for Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Functions | Supplier & Manufacturer

Pachymic Acid is a naturally occurring triterpenoid extracted from Poria cocos, a traditional botanical widely used across Asia. At AIHerba®, we produce high-purity Pachymic Acid through controlled extraction and purification steps designed specifically for professional buyers who need a dependable herbal extract supplier, a GMP-certified botanical extract manufacturer, or a reliable plant extract factory in China. Our ingredient is designed for formulators in dietary supplements, advanced skincare, functional foods, and R&D applications.

If you’re looking to buy herbal extracts wholesale with consistent quality, validated purity, and full regulatory documentation, our Pachymic Acid offers a stable supply with traceable raw materials, batch-to-batch reproducibility, and third-party HPLC testing. This ingredient is suitable for bulk production, custom formulations, or OEM/ODM projects where purity, safety, and transparency matter. Free samples and technical documents are available upon request.

2. Product Overview

Pachymic Acid is a lanostane-type triterpenoid found in the sclerotium of Poria cocos. It has gained interest in modern nutraceutical and cosmetic R&D due to its bioactive profile, stability, and compatibility with multiple formulation systems. AIHerba’s Pachymic Acid is produced under strict quality controls to meet the expectations of global manufacturers, laboratories, and brand owners seeking a dependable bulk herbal extract with verifiable sourcing.

3. Botanical Source & Raw Material Traceability

• Botanical Name: Poria cocos (Wolfiporia extensa)

• Plant Part Used: Sclerotium (Hoelen/Fu Ling)

• Primary Constituents: Lanostane triterpenoids, pachymic acid

• Origin of Raw Materials: Verified farms in Shaanxi, China

• Traceability Program:

  • Supplier verification

  • Field batch records

  • Pesticide screening (ICP-MS/GC-MS)

  • DNA authentication for species identity

  • Full production lot traceability

Each shipment comes with batch numbers, CoA, MSDS (available upon request), and regulatory documentation.

4. Scientific Source & Quality Assurance

AIHerba follows a strict “Quality by Verification” workflow:

✔ Production under ISO/HACCP/GMP

• GMP-certified plant extract facility

• HACCP-certified food-grade production lines

• ISO9001 & ISO22000 quality systems

• Cosmetic-grade and dietary-supplement-grade options available

✔ Third-Party Testing

Every batch undergoes:

• HPLC: Active component quantification

• UV/GC/ICP-MS: Purity, pesticides, organic solvents, heavy metals

• Microbial: TAMC, TYMC, pathogens

• Moisture / Ash / Particle Size: Standard QC parameters

✔ COA / MSDS / Allergen Statement Available Upon Request

We support regulatory compliance for the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and ASEAN markets.

5. Key Features & Product Attributes

1. High purity, consistent triterpenoid profile

2. Food-grade and cosmetic-grade options

3. Free sample herbal extract available for qualified buyers

4. Compatible with capsules, tablets, topical formulations, and beverages

5. Stable in heat and low-moisture systems

6. Manufactured in a GMP certified plant extract facility

6. Benefits & Functional Properties

Researchers have been evaluating Pachymic Acid due to its interesting biological activities and potential functional roles:

1. Cellular health support (mechanistic studies)

2. Oxidative balance support based on laboratory assays

3. Skin-conditioning properties used in cosmetic R&D

4. Anti-inflammatory pathway interactions observed in cell studies

5. General wellness support in traditional herbal systems

For health supplement formulators, Pachymic Acid is typically positioned as a natural triterpenoid supporting holistic wellness and cellular resilience. In cosmetic R&D, it is used for soothing and skin-balancing topical formulas.

7. Traditional Applications

Poria cocos has been used in traditional East Asian herbal systems for centuries, commonly associated with:

• General vitality support

• Fluid balance

• Digestive wellness

• Calming and harmonizing herbal blends

Pachymic Acid is one of its characteristic triterpenes widely studied today.

8. Recommended Usage & Formulation Guidance

(Not medical advice; for professional formulators only.)

For Dietary Supplements

• Typical inclusion: 5–50 mg per serving depending on formula design

• Suitable formats: Capsules, tablets, gummies, powders

For Cosmetics

• Topical inclusion: 0.01–0.2% in emulsions, essences, serums

• Compatible with water-glycerin and oil-based systems

• Stable under standard heating and homogenization conditions

For Functional Foods

• Add to mushroom blends, adaptogenic formulas, wellness beverages

If you need a customized herbal extract, our R&D team can support formulation development.

9. Safety & Precautions

• Pachymic Acid is generally well tolerated in food-grade applications

• Avoid excessive heat during long processing

• Not recommended for pregnant or lactating individuals unless evaluated by professionals

• Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct light

• Follow regional regulatory limits for dietary supplements and cosmetics

10. Specifications (Summary)

• Appearance: White to off-white powder

• Assay: ≥ 98% Pachymic Acid (HPLC)

• Moisture: ≤ 5%

• Ash: ≤ 3%

• Solvent Residues: Meets USP/EP limits

• Particle Size: 80–100 mesh

• Grade Options: Supplement-grade / Cosmetic-grade

(COA Table in Part 2.)

11. Production Process Overview

1. Raw material inspection & identity testing

2. Milling & controlled pre-treatment

3. Solvent extraction (food-grade)

4. Fractionation & purification

5. Concentration & crystallization

6. HPLC verification

7. Drying (vacuum low-temperature)

8. Final milling & sieving

9. Blending & homogenization

10. Packaging under GMP workshop

A full production flowchart will be included in Part 2.

12. Storage, Packaging & Logistics

Storage

• Keep sealed in a cool, dry place < 25°C

• Protect from moisture and sunlight

• Shelf life: 24–36 months (unopened)

Packaging

• 1 kg aluminum foil bags

• 25 kg fiber drums (double PE inner bags)

• Custom packaging available

Lead Time

• Regular stock: 3–5 working days

• Large orders: 7–12 working days

MOQ

• 1 kg for testing

• 25 kg for bulk orders

Shipping

• DHL / FedEx / UPS for samples

• Air or sea freight for bulk

• Export-ready documents included

13. Application Industries & Use Cases

Industries

• Dietary supplements

• Functional foods

• Cosmetics & skincare

• Pharmaceutical intermediates

• Research laboratories

• Beverage innovation

• Nutritional blends & adaptogen formulas

Use Cases

• Cellular wellness blends

• Adaptogenic mushroom formulas

• Beauty-from-within supplements

• Skin-soothing serums

• Anti-pollution skincare

• Premium herbal complex

14. Factory Profile & Certification (AIHerba® / Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.)

AIHerba® is a GMP-certified manufacturer and long-term supplier of high-purity herbal ingredients. With 28+ years of extraction experience, our factory integrates supercritical CO₂ extraction, water-ethanol extraction, precision purification, and fermentation technologies.

Why manufacturers choose us

• Stable supply chain for bulk herbal extracts

• Technical support from senior R&D specialists

• Third-party test reports (HPLC/ICP-MS)

• Strong export experience to USA, EU, and Asia

• Support for OEM, ODM, and private-label projects

• Verified ingredient authenticity and documentation

We aim to be your long-term herbal extract supplier and innovation partner.

15. Full COA — Detailed Quality Specification Table

( final values vary by batch. All methods follow validated internal SOPs and recognized pharmacopeial standards.)

A. Physical & Chemical Tests

B. Pesticide Residue Screening

C. Heavy Metals

D. Microbiology