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Botanical Name: Harpagophytum procumbens
Plant Part Used: Root
Processing Method: Extraction
Also known as the Grapple plant, the wood spider belongs to the family Pedaliaceae. It is native to the Southwest United States, Southern Africa, and Northern Mexico that mainly grows in a desert climate, and sandy, dry habitat. The major active components in this root are iridoid glycosides, acetylated phenolic glycosides, and terpenoids. It is a good source of antioxidants that provides protection against harmful free radicals. Intake of this herb is good for skin, joints, heart, and stomach health.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Yellow brown - brown | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | NLT 95% passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Pesticide residue | Meet USP<561> | Meet USP<561> |
Identification | Identical to R.S. sample | TLC |
Bulk Density | 0.2 - 0.6 g/ml | USP <616> |
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 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<62> |
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