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COLEUS FORSKOHLII EXTRACT
SPECIFICATIONS:
General Information:
Type of extract : Dry powder
Plant parts used : Roots
Source : Wild crafted
Shelf life : 24 months unopened
Storage : Keep in a cool, dry place protected from moisture and heat
Active ingredient/s : Forskolins
Method of analysis : HPLC
Analytical Specifications :
Description : Dark brown powder,highly hygroscopic
Organoleptic characters : Aromatic in taste with characteristic odour
Loss on drying : Not more than 5% W/W
Lead : Not more than 10 PPM
Arsenic : Not more than 2 PPM
Heavy metals : Not more than 20 PPM
Assay
Forskohlins content on dry basis by HPLC : Not less than 10% W/W
Microbiological profile
Total bacterial count : Not more than 10000 CFU/gm
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This attractive, perennial member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family originated in the lower elevations of India. It is now grown around the world as an ornamental plant. The root is used medicinally. Uses
As recorded in ancient Sanskrit texts, coleus was used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat heart and lung diseases, intestinal spasms, insomnia and convulsions.
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