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BOSWELLIA SERRATA EXTRACT
PRODUCT DATA
Boswellia serrata is a tree found in the dry forests in some parts of
India. Its oleo-gum-resin is fragrant, transparent and brownish yellow in color
and has powerful anti- inflammatory properties that have been proved through
clinical research.
Boswellia Serrata Extract is prepared by the alcoholic extraction process of
the oleo-gum-resin. The main ingredient of the extract is b Boswellic acid, which is responsible for the
Pharmaceutical properties. It is also found to be anti-fungal, anti-bacterial,
analgesic, and sedative. Boswellia Serrata is mainly used in rheumatic
disorders, to improve appetite and general weakness. The anti-inflammatory
action increases when Boswellic acid is combined with Curcumin.
Recommended dosage is 150 mg extract three times a day.
SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEMS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Appearance
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Cream to pale yellow
powder
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Taste & Odor
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Characteristic
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Identification
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Positive
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Herb Extract Ratio
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6 : 1
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Alcohol Soluble
Extractives
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85% Min.
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Bulk Density (Untapped)
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0.2 g/ml Min.
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Bulk Density (Tapped)
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0.4 g/ml Min.
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Loss on Drying
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5.0% Max.
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Residual Solvent
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pH (in 1% solution)
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4 – 7
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Particle Size
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95% thru 40 Mesh
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Boswellic Acid
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65% Min.
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Pesticide Residue
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As per USP
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Allergens
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Not Detected
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Heavy Metals
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20 ppm Max.
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Lead
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5 ppm Max.
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Arsenic
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1 ppm Max.
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Mercury
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1 ppm Max.
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Microbiology:
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Total Plate Count
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3,000 CFU/g Max.
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Yeast & Mold
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100 CFU/g Max.
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Salmonella
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Negative
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E. Coli
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Negative
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S. Aureus
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Negative
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