Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola, is a popular herb renowned for its skin-healing properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and dietary supplements. However, grinding fibrous plant like Centella Asiatica into ultrafine powder poses significant challenges. Maintaining bioactive compounds while ensuring uniform fineness is usually difficult.
The client, a mid-sized cosmetics company specializing in Zhongshan, Guangdong, was struggling with their existing mill setup for processing Centella Asiatica leaves. Traditional milling methods resulted in inconsistent particle sizes, with excessive heat generation leading to degradation of sensitive active ingredients like asiaticoside and madecassoside. This not only affected product potency but also caused issues in downstream applications, such as poor solubility in creams and serums.
Searching for a reliable jet mill supplier, the client discovered Epic Powder through an online search for herbal powder grinding. Impressed by our expertise in micronization technology, they initiated contact via our website’s inquiry form.
Epic Powder’s air jet mill stands out in the industry for its non-mechanical grinding mechanism, utilizing high-velocity compressed air to create particle-on-particle collisions. This results in ultrafine powders without heat buildup, preserving the integrity of heat-sensitive materials like Centella Asiatica.
Detailed Purchase and Implementation Process
To build trust, we offered a complimentary lab-scale trial. The client shipped 5 kg of dried Centella Asiatica leaves to our testing facility in Qingdao. Using our pilot air jet mill, we conducted multiple runs, adjusting parameters like air pressure, feed rate, and classifier speed. Results were shared via a detailed report, including particle size analysis from a laser diffraction analyzer, confirming achievable fineness.kkkk
Results and Benefits
Post-implementation, the client reported a 40% increase in throughput compared to their old system, processing up to 200 kg/h of Centella Asiatica with minimal waste. The jet mill’s closed-loop design reduced dust emissions, improving workplace safety and environmental compliance. Key benefits:
No thermal degradation, maintaining over 95% of active compounds.
Lower energy use and reduced material loss.
Finer powder enabled innovative product launches, such as high-absorption serums, leading to a 25% sales uplift in their Centella-based skincare line.
Epic Powder‘s jet mill transformed the client’s Centella Asiatica grinding process, delivering ultrafine, high-quality powder that elevated their product offerings. If you’re facing similar challenges in herbal micronization, contact Epic Powder today for a tailored solution. Explore our range of air jet mills for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals.
Technical Data
Material: Centella Asiatica
Particle Size: D50 < 20 μm, D97 < 15 μm
Output: 97kg/h