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Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Extraction
Ashwagandha, also known as Winter cherry, Ajagandha, and Indian ginseng, belongs to the family Solanaceae and is native to Asia and Africa. Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and withanolides are the major active components of Ashwagandha. It is very nutritious for health and has many health benefits. This root is rich in potent antioxidants. It has many health benefits.
| Main Producing Countries |
India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and United States
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a popular Ayurvedic herb that is native to India but can also be found in parts of Africa and the Middle East. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 feet in height and produces small yellow flowers and red fruit.The plant is typically cultivated as a root crop and the roots are harvested and processed for use in various applications. The cultivation of ashwagandha involves a combination of traditional and modern methods. In India, the plant is often grown on small farms using organic farming practices, while in other regions it may be grown on a larger scale using conventional methods.Once harvested, the roots are cleaned, dried, and then processed into different forms such as powder, extracts, capsules, or tinctures. The processing methods may vary depending on the intended use of the ashwagandha.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Light brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | NLT 95% Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10% w/w | USP<731> |
| pH (of 5% solution) | 4-6 | USP<791> |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.50 g/ml - 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Untapped Bulk Density | 0.30 g/ml - 0.70 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Solubility In Water | NLT 80% w/v | USP |
| 50% Alcohol solubility | NLT 70% w/v | USP |
| Identification (Withanolides) | Complies to TLC | TLC |
| Assay (Total Withanolides) | NLT 1.5% w/w | Gravimetry |
| Total Heavy Metals | ||
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Chromium | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| E. coli | Absent | USP<2022> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<2022> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<2022> |
| Coliforms | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP<2022> |
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