Botanical Origin

Fruit of Momordica Charantia Linn.

Latin name

Momordica Charantia Linn.

Plant part used 
Extracting type             

Fruit 
Slovent Extraction

Extraction solvent

Ethanol / water

Drug to Extract Ratio

10:1 (range 8:1-12:1)

Carrier

None  

Description

Light brown fine Powder

Odor

characteristic odor

Identification

Positive by TLC

Assay 

5:1 ,10:1

Test  method  

TLC

Bulk Density

45-65g/100ml

Solubility

Soluble in water

Loss on Drying

NMT ≤5.0% (2hr at 105ºC)

Sulphated Ash 

NMT≤5.0%

Pesticides

Negative

Heavy Metals

NMT ≤10 ppm

Arsenic

NMT ≤2 ppm

Lead

NMT≤ 2 ppm

Particle size

NLT 100% through 80µm sieve

Total count

10000cfu/g  without being irradiated 
1000cfu/g   after irradiation

Enterobacteriaceae

300cfu/g     without being irradiated          
negative     after irradiation

Storage

Store in sealed containers at cool&dry place .Protect from light moisture and pest infestation.

Shelf life

2 year when properly stored

Packing

25kg//Drum