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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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The sample COMPLIES with the above-said specification |
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