- English Name: Bengal Quince
Protocols of Test
Specifications
Description
Brown coloured powder with peculiar taste and odour
Identification
Presence of Tannins
Solubility
Water
Min. 70.0%
50% v/v alcohol
Min. 60.0%
pH of 1% solution
4 - 7
Assay
for Tannins
Min. 4.00%
Total Ash
Max. 10.0%
Moisture content
Max. 8.0%
Herb Ext Ratio
8:1
Active Ingredient
Tannins
4.0%
Uses
Astringent