Rutaecarpine is an indolopyridoquinazolinone alkaloid isolated from the dried unripe fruit of Evodia rutaecarpa (Wu Zhu Yu), a traditional Chinese medicinal plant. It is closely related to evodiamine and shares similar botanical origins, but exhibits distinct pharmacological properties.
In the dietary supplement industry, rutaecarpine is particularly valued for its ability to support caffeine metabolism and clearance. This makes it a popular inclusion in evening-dose and stimulant-tapering supplement formulations. It also demonstrates thermogenic, vasodilatory, and anti-inflammatory properties.
We supply standardized rutaecarpine extract powder in bulk quantities for dietary supplement manufacturers. It offers consistent purity and potency for capsule and tablet production.