- English Name:Green Chiretta
- Common Name: Kalmegh
Protocols of Test
Specifications
Description
Greenish Brown Coloured powder with acrid bitter taste
Identification
Presence of Bitters (Andrographolide) by T.L.C.– Positive
Solubility
Water
NLT 40.0%
50% v/v alcohol
NLT 70.0%
pH of 1% solution
4 - 7
Assay
Andrographolide
NLT 8.0%
Total Ash
NMT 10.0%
Moisture content
NMT 8.0%
Herb Ext Ratio
10:1
Active Ingredient
Andrographolides
8.0%
Uses
Hepatoprotectant