Standardised extract
Safed Musli Extract
Chlorophytum borivilianum · Safed Musli
Safed musli root is one of the most sought-after rejuvenating herbs in Ayurveda. Our extract is standardised for saponins for use in vitality and stamina products.
- Saponins up to 50% by gravimetry
- Ratio extracts 4:1 (20%) and 5:1 (30%)
Brown powder, mucilaginous taste
Specification
Typical specification
| Botanical name | Chlorophytum borivilianum |
|---|---|
| Common name | Safed Musli |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Plant part used | Root |
| Appearance | Brown powder, mucilaginous taste |
| Standardised for | Saponins up to 50% by gravimetry Ratio extracts 4:1 (20%) and 5:1 (30%) |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% |
| Particle size | 100% through 60 mesh |
| Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| Total plate count | NMT 5,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mould | NMT 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli and Salmonella | Absent |
| Packaging | HDPE drums, Fibre drums, Woven sack bags |
| Shelf life | 24 months in original sealed packing, stored cool and dry |
Why formulators use it
Benefits and traditional use
- 1Traditionally used as a revitaliser and general health tonic.
- 2Saponin-rich extract used in stamina, immunity and reproductive-health formulations.
- 3Rich in proteins, polysaccharides and minerals.
Applications
Where it goes
This ingredient is supplied for use by manufacturers. Statements on traditional use are for product-development reference and are not medical claims. Please consult the regulations applicable to your finished product.
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