- English Name: Indian Madder
- Common Name:Manjista
Protocols of Test
Specifications
Description
Reddish Brown free flowing powder odourless, almost tasteless
Identification
Presence of Manjistin - Positive
Solubility
Water
NLT 70.0%
50% v/v alcohol
NLT 60.0%
pH of 1% solution
4 - 7
Assay
Manjistin as flavonoids
NLT 2.00%
Total Ash
NMT 10.0%
Moisture content
NMT 8.0%
Herb Ext Ratio
10:1
Active Ingredient
Flavanoids
2.0%
Uses
In Skin Disease