Hypericum perforatum, known as perforate St John’s- wort, common Saint John’s wort and St John’s wort, is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae.
Typical COA: Specification UV0.3%
Analysis
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Specification
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Method
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Assay(Hypericins)
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≥0.30%
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UV
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Appearance
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Dark brown to black Powder
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Visual
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Organoleptic
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Taste
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Characteristic
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Organoleptic
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Sieve Size
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90% pass 80 mesh
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Complies
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Loss on drying
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≤5.0%
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CP2015
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Total ashes
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≤15.0%
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CP2015
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Heavy Metals:
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Total
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≤20ppm
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CP2015
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Microbiological Control
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Total Plate Count
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NMT1000cfu/g
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CP2015
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Yeast & Mold
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NMT100cfu/g
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CP2015
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E.Coli
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Negative
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CP2015
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Packing and Storage
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Packing
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25kgs/drum. Packing in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
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Storage
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Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, sun light, or heat.
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Shelf Life
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2 years.
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Typical COA: SpecificationHPLC0.3% (USP/EP)
Analysis |
Specification |
Method |
Assay(Hypericins) |
≥0.3% |
HPLC-USP |
Hypericins |
≥0.5% |
UV |
Appearance |
Yellow to brown Powder |
Visual |
Identification |
Correspond to standard |
TLC || USP<201> |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
Sieve Size |
90% pass 80 mesh |
Analytical sieving || USP <786> |
Loss on drying |
NMT 5.00% |
USP <731> |
Total Ash |
NMT15.00% |
USP <561> |
Bulk Density |
Between 30-65g/100ml |
USP <616> Method I |
Solvent Residues |
Ethanol≤2000ppm |
USP <467> |
Heavy Metals: |
Total |
≤10ppm |
USP <231> Method II |
Lead (Pb) |
≤2ppm |
ICP-MS |
Cadmium(Cd) |
≤1ppm |
ICP-MS |
Mercury(Hg) |
≤0.5ppm |
ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) |
≤1ppm |
ICP-MS |
Packing and Storage
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Packing
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25kgs/drum. Packing in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
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Storage
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Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, sun light, or heat.
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Shelf Life
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2 years.
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