Shankhpushpi – Convolvulus pluricaulis
Scientific Name : Convolvulus pluricaulis
Common Name : Shankhpushpi
Source : Plant
Composition : Alkaloid 0.40%,Bitter 2.0%
Applications : Laxative, Aphrodisiac, Rejuvenator, Health promoting and Complexion promoting
Technical Specification
| Description /Appearance | A Light brown to dark brown color powder bitter in taste with characteristic odor |
| Loss on drying at 1050C | NMT 5.0% w/w |
| Total bitters by Gravimetry on dry basis | NLT 2.5% w/w |
| Heavy metals | NMT 20 ppm |
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Microbiology Tests a) Total Aerobic Microbial Count b) Yeast & Mould c) Bile Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria d) Salmonella e) Escherichia coli f) Staphylococcus aureus |
NMT 1000 cfu/gm NMT 100 cfu/gm NMT 100 cfu/gm Absent in 25gram Absent in 1gram Absent in 1 gram |
