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Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Also known as Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng that belongs to the family Solanaceae. It is native to India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa region. Sitoindosides, acylsterylglucosides, and withanolides are the major bioactive components found in this herb. It is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fiber and it contains vitamins like vitamin E and vitamin B complexes such as vitamin B6, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12. This root contains powerful antioxidants that protect the cells from harmful oxidative stress. This herb has many health benefits, intake of this herb is good for muscle, memory, and heart health.
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The biological source of Ashwagandha is Withania somnifera.
Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | 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> |
Extraction ratio | 10:1 | TLC |
Assay (Total Withanoloides) | NLT 1.5% | 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 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | USP<62> |
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