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Botanical Name: Centella asiatica
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Also known as Indian Pennywort, Brahmi, Gotu Kola is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the family of Apiaceae. The stem of Gotu Kola is slender, creeping, and green to reddish-green in color. It contains triterpenoid, mainly asiaticoside and brahmoside. It is used both for culinary and medicinal purposes. Traditionally, it has been used to treat various health disorders. These leaves are the powerhouse of antioxidants like polyphenols, that reduce the effect of free oxygen species. It also has a good nutritional value in that it contains fibers, vitamins like vitamin A, B2, and C, and minerals like calcium, iron, and potassium.
Main Producing Countries |
India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Thailand
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Product Use |
Gotu Kola, also known as Centella asiatica, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in countries such as China, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Gotu Kola grows best in tropical and subtropical regions where there is ample sunshine and high humidity.
Gotu Kola is typically propagated through seeds or by dividing the root clumps. The plant grows well in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It is usually harvested by hand, and the leaves are picked when they are young and tender. Once harvested, the leaves can be used fresh or dried for later use.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown yellow | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Solvent residue | Negative | GC |
| Bulk Density | 0.4 g/ml - 0.6 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Extraction ratio | 4:1 | TLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | USP<62> |
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