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Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Plant Part Used: whole herb
Processing Method: Extraction
Belonging to the family of Lamiaceae, Lemon Balm is also commonly known as sweet balm, bee herb, and balm mint. Native to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa, this herb is a good source of polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential oils. Geraniol, neral, and geranial are bioactive compounds that are responsible for the sweet and aromatic flavor of this herb. Lemon Balm is rich in potent antioxidants that provide stabilization to our cells against free radicles. It is also well-known as a traditional medicine because it has many health benefits. Intake of lemon balm is good for the gut, immune system, and skin health.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Yellow brown | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | 95% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
Assay (Rosmarinic acid) | NLT 7% | HPLC |
Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Microbiology Test | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
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