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Introduction:
The extract is derived from the rhizomes of
Curcuma longa belonging to family Zingiberaceae. Turmeric as
it is widely known, has been used in Indian systems of
medicine for a long time. In India it is popularly known as “Haldi”.
Haldi is being used in India since time immemorial and
described by Charak Sushrut, Vafbhat in their treatises from
centuries as a medicinal plant. In religious festivals also
dried rhizome or powder forms regarded as a auspicious article
in all religious observances in Hindu households. It is said
that use of Curcuma longa for numerous medicinal problems
ranging from constipation to skin disease goes back to 600 BC
as mentioned in literature. Current traditional Indian
medicine claims the use of its powder in the treatment of
biliary disorders, anorexia, cough, diabetic wounds, hepatic
disorder, rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, and sinusitis. The
major constituents are curcuminoids, the yellow coloring
principles, of which curcumin constitutes 50-60%.
Scientific Evidence:
In clinical and preclinical studies, Curcumin, present in
Curcuma longa inhibited platelet aggregation induced by
arachidonate, adrenaline and collagen. Antiinflammatory
activity of the volatile oil of Curcuma longa has been
compared with cortisone through a battery of tests. The
experimental data substantiated the claim for its
antirheumatic effect. An ethanol extract of turmeric was
studied in rats for its ability to inhibit gastric secretion
and to protect gastroduodenal mucosa. It was seen that
turmeric extract not only increased the gastric wall mucus
significantly but also restored the non-proterin sulfhydryl
(NP-SH) content in the glandular stomachs of the rats,
scientific studies also revealed hepatoprotective,
cardiovascular, conjunctivitis, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic,
immunostimulant, antibacterial, immunostimulant, insect
repellent, Radioprotection, antiparkinson and more.
Production Presentation:
Standardized rhizomes extract
TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE FOR:
Curcuma longa dry extracts (95%)
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Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Specifications |
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1) |
Type of Extract |
Dry Powder |
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2) |
Description |
Yellowish orange powder |
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3) |
Organoleptic Characters |
Characterstic mild flavour of turmeric. |
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4) |
Loss on drying |
Not more than 5% w/w |
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5) |
Lead |
Not more than 10 ppm |
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6) |
Arsenic |
Not more than 2 ppm |
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7) |
Heavy metals |
Not more than 20 ppm |
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8) |
Curcumin by HPLC |
Not Less than 95% w/w |
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9) |
Total bacterial count |
Not more than 1000 CFU/gm |
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10) |
Yeast & Mould |
Not more than 100 CFU/gm |
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11) |
E.
Coli |
Absent |
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12) |
S.
aurens |
Absent |
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13) |
Salmobella typhi |
Absent |
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14) |
Pseudomonas aeruginose |
Absent |
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