- English Name: Henna
- Common Name: Mehendi
Protocols of Test
Specifications
Description
Greenish Brown Powder with slight bitter taste
Identification
Presence of Mucilage & Tannins – Positive
Solubility
Water
Min.75.0%
50% v/v alcohol
Min. 75.0%
pH of 1% solution
4 - 7
Assay
Mucilage
Min. 20.0%
Tannins
Min. 5.0%
Total Ash
Max. 10.0%
Moisture content
Max. 8.0%
Herb Ext Ratio
6:1
Active Ingredient
Mucilage
20.0%
Uses
Shampoo