- English Name: Bindweed
- Common Name: Shankhpushpi
Protocols of Test
Specifications
Description
Brown Coloured Powder with peculiar odour & taste.
Identification
Presence of alkaloids - Positive
Solubility
Water
NLT 60.0%
50% v/v alcohol
NLT 60.0%
pH of 1% solution
4 - 7
Assay
For Alkaloids
NLT 0.40%
Bitters
NLT 2.00%
Total Ash
NMT 20.0%
Moisture content
NMT 8.0%
Herb Ext Ratio
7:1
Active Ingredient
Alkaloids
0.4%
Uses
Memory Tonic