Botanboufu (Sakuna)
ボタンボウフウ (Botanboufu / Sakuna)
Why source from Japan
Sourced from Yonaguni Island (Okinawa) and Amami Islands with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.
Key spec
Peucedanum japonicum source; INCI Peucedanum Japonicum Extract / Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf Powder; MOQ from 1-100 kg (powder); 500 g – 10 kg (extract).
Typical end-product
Anti-aging facial lotion / serum — Antioxidant skincare with Yonaguni Island provenance and Okinawan longevity-tradition storytelling.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 3 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 1-100 kg (powder); 500 g – 10 kg (extract)
- Regions of origin
- Yonaguni Island (Okinawa), Amami Islands, Other Ryukyu Islands
- Category
- Okinawan longevity ingredients
- Harvest season
- Year-round
- Japan regulatory status
- Traditional food ingredient; cosmetic raw material
- INCI name
- Peucedanum Japonicum Extract / Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf Powder
- Japanese name
- ボタンボウフウ
- Romaji
- Botanboufu / Sakuna
About this ingredient
Hardy perennial herb (Apiaceae family) native to Yonaguni Island and other subtropical Ryukyu coastlines. A local Okinawan longevity herb with chlorogenic acid and rutin content comparable to or exceeding kale.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Traditional food ingredient; cosmetic raw material |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed (confirm current status) |
| United States | Dietary ingredient under DSHEA; cosmetic use under MoCRA |
FAQ for OEM buyers
Q. Where is botanboufu cultivated commercially?
Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture is the primary commercial source, supported by the Amami Islands and other Ryukyu locations. Year-round harvesting is possible due to the subtropical climate.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.regions and harvestSeason
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. What MOQs are typical for botanboufu material?
Dried leaf powder is typically supplied at 1 to 100 kg, while standardised extract is supplied at 500 g to 10 kg. Custom volumes are available via OEM partnership.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. How is botanboufu material typically standardised?
Material is typically standardised on a polyphenol or chlorogenic-acid basis, depending on supplier and grade. Buyers should request the supplier's standardisation method and reference specification.
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.whatItIs
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Is botanboufu suitable for supplement export to the United States?
Botanboufu is sold in the United States as a dietary supplement ingredient under DSHEA, supported by a record of traditional Okinawan food use. Verify supplier documentation, identity testing, and supply-chain provenance.
Use cases
Anti-aging facial lotion / serum
- Positioning
- Antioxidant skincare with Yonaguni Island provenance and Okinawan longevity-tradition storytelling
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Herbal tea / functional drink
- Positioning
- Single-herb wellness tea referencing the Okinawan dietary tradition
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Powdered functional food / capsule supplement
- Positioning
- Polyphenol-rich daily-wellness supplement standardised to chlorogenic acid
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Traditional Okinawan culinary applications (tempura, mixed greens)
- Positioning
- Regional revitalisation positioning leveraging Yonaguni cultivation and processing
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
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Japanese suppliers
Shiseido Company, Limited
株式会社資生堂
TokyoEst. 1872English supportExport experienceHolds 「長命草」(Chōmei-sō) trademark. Cosmetic and supplement applications.
NICHIGA Corporation
株式会社ニチガ
Mie100% Yonaguni Island botanboufu powder from contract farmers.
Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd.
オキナワパウダーフーズ株式会社
Itoman, OkinawaYonaguni and other Ryukyu Island botanboufu powders within the Okinawan vegetable range.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24