- English Name: Winter Cherry
- Common Name:Ashwagandha
Protocols of Test
Specifications
Description
Light Brown coloured powder with bitter taste
Identification
Presence of Alkaloids by TLC – Positive
Solubility
Water
NLT 80.0%
50% v/v alcohol
NLT 80.0%
pH of 1% solution
4 - 7
Assay
Alkaloids
NLT 0.75%
Total Withanolides
NLT 2.50%
Total Ash
NMT 15.0%
Moisture content
NMT 8.0%
Herb Ext Ratio
5:1
Active Ingredient
Total Withanaloids
2.5%
Uses
Antioxidant