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Botanical Name: Coleus forskohlii
Plant Part Used: Root
Processing Method: Extraction
Coleus is commonly known as Makandi, Kaffir potato, and Forskohlii which belongs to the family of Lamiaceae. It is a medicinal herb and grows near Nepal, India, and Thailand. Phenolics, tannins, terpenoids, alkaloids, and saponins are the major active component of the Coleus. It also contains oleanolic acid, betulinic acid, alpha-cedrene, chamaecydin. Superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and catalase-like enzymatic antioxidants are present in the root of this herb. The leaves, root stems, and all parts of the Coleus plant have great medicinal value. Coleus is rich in vitamins and minerals having many health beneficial role.
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The synonym of Coleus Forskohlii are Plectranthus barbatus, Coleus forskalaei , Coleus hadiensis.
| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Dark reddish brown to brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | NLT 95% Passes through #40 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Residual Solvents (Toluene) | NMT 890 ppm | USP <467> |
| Residual Solvents (Hexane) | NMT 290 ppm | USP <467> |
| Assay (Forskolin) | NLT 10% | HPLC |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.30 - 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Identification | To passes the test | TLC |
| Solvent Used | Toluene & Hexane | 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 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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