Spray Drying of Horse chestnut extract
Application Note Mini Spray Dryer B-290 Horse chestnut extract
Horse chestnut extract is a natural product derived from the seeds of the Aesculus hippocastanum tree and is commonly used as an herbal supplement for the treatment of various conditions such as venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. Spray drying is a promising technique used to produce dry powder formulations of horse chestnut extract, which can improve the stability and bioavailability of the extract.
Spray drying of horse chestnut extract requires careful optimization of several parameters, such as the type and concentration of the excipient, the drying temperature, and the feed rate. The final powder properties such as particle size, morphology, and extract stability depend on these parameters.
The applications of spray-dried horse chestnut extract powder are diverse and include the production of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products. The use of spray-dried horse chestnut extract powder can improve the solubility and bioavailability of the extract, reduce the dosage of the extract needed, and provide a more convenient form of administration.
Overall, spray drying of horse chestnut extract powder is an important process in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries, providing a stable and versatile powder form with improved functional properties that can be applied in various product formulations.
Please see the application note No. 536 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.
