Description
Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a natural treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia. The major bioactive constituents of Gymnema sylvestre extract are a group of oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins known as gymnemic acids. Gymnemic acids have antidiabetic, antisweetener and anti-inflammatory activities.
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Description | Light to dark green colour powder with bitter taste and characteristic odour | ||
Loss on Drying | NMT 5% | ||
Bulk density (tapped) | 0.20-0.80 gm/ml | ||
Particle size | |||
Identification | Positive for Gymnemic acids by TLC | ||
Assay | |||
Gymnemic acid by Gravimetry (on ‘as is’ basis) | NLT 75% | ||
Microbiological | |||
Total Plate Count | NMT 1,000 cfu/gm | ||
Yeast & Mould | NMT 100 cfu/gm | ||
E.coli & Salmonella | Absent | ||
Coliforms | Absent | ||
Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | ||
The sample COMPLIES with the above-said specification |
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