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Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Extraction
Also known as Winter cherry, Ajagandha, and Indian ginseng which belong to the family Solanaceae. This plant is native to Asia and Africa. Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and withanolide are the major active components of Ashwagandha. It is a well-known ayurvedic medicine. It is very nutritious for health and has many health benefits. This root is rich in potent antioxidants that protect our cells against free radicals. Intake of this root is good for memory, brain health, endocrine system, and reproductive systems.
Main Producing Countries |
India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and United States
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Product Use |
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Brown | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 6.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Assay - Total Withanolides | NLT 5.0% w/w | By Gravimetric |
50% Alcohol Solubility | NLT 70 % w/v | USP |
Solubility in water | NLT 70 % w/v | USP |
Tapped Bulk Density | 0.50g/ml To 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
Untapped Bulk Density | 0.30g/ml - 0.70 g/ml | USP<616> |
PH 5% Solution | 4-6 | USP <791> |
Solvent Used | Hydroalcoholic | USP |
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 500 Cfu/gm | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 100 Cfu/gm | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<62> |
Coliforms | NMT 100 cfu/gm | USP<62> |
Synonyms
Biological Source
Withania somnifera
Parts Used
Root
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
Health categoriesDescription