Phyllanthus emblica Extract

Product Name	Gokhru Extract	Botanical Name	Pedalium Murex
Part Use	Fruit	Active Ingridents	Saponin

PARAMETER	SPECIFICATION	Test Method
Colour	Light Brow To Brown color Powder
Odour and Taste	Characteristic odour and herbal taste
Loss on drying	NMT 5%	USP<731>
Bulk density (tapped)	0.30 – 0.80 gm/ml	USP<616>
Particle size	100% passing thru 40 mesh	USP<786>
Identification	Positive for Saponins by TLC	TLC
Assay
Saponin Content	30 % to 70%	Gravimetry
Microbiological Analysis
Total plate count	NMT 1,000 cfu/gm	USP<31>
Yeast & Mould	NMT 100 cfu/gm	USP<31>
Salmonella & E.coli	Absent	USP<31>
Coliforms	Absent	USP<31>
Heavy Metals	NMT 10 ppm	USP<231>