Description
Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata
Plant Part Used: Resin
Processing Method: Extraction
Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense or Salai guggul, is a resinous tree native to India, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. It has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its potential health benefits. Boswellia serrata contains bioactive compounds, such as boswellic acids, which are considered the primary phytochemical constituents responsible for many of its health properties.
Product Spec
Biological source: Boswellia serata
Shelf Life: 36months
Plant part used: Resin
Country Of Origin: China
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Items |
Specification | Test Methods |
| Physical Analysis |
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Description |
Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Off- white |
Organoleptic |
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Odor |
Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
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Mesh size |
100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w |
USP<731> |
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Total ash |
NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Extract Solvents | Water and Ethanol |
USP |
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Bulk Density |
0.4-0.6g/ml | USP<616> |
| Solvent residue | Negative |
GC |
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Assay (Boswellic acid) |
NLT 65% | Titration |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm |
USP<231> |
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Lead |
NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm |
USP<232> |
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Mercury |
NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm |
USP<232> |
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Microbiology Test |
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| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g |
USP<61> |
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Yeast & Mold |
NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative |
USP<62> |
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Salmonella |
Negative | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus |
Negative |
