Vacha – Acorus Calamus
Scientific Name : Acorus Calamus
Common Name : Vacha
Source : Root
Composition : Volatile oil 1.0%, Beta asarone 0.25%
Applications : Diuretic, Expectorant, Decongestant, Anticonvulsant, Aphrodisiac, Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Technical Specification
| Description | Light brown to brown color
powder with characteristic odour |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% w/w |
| Loose bulk density | 0.25-0.65 g/ml |
| Tapped bulk density | 0.30-0.80 g/ml |
| Sieve Test (#40 mesh) | NLT 95% w/w |
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Saponins by Gravimetry |
NLT 5.0%
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Microbiological profile
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N/A
NMT500 cfu/g NMT 100 cfu/g Should be absent/ 10 g Should be absent/ 10 g Should be absent/ 10 g Should be absent/ 10 g Should be absent/ 10 g
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