Quercus infectoria galls extract

Quercus infectoria commanda a place of importance in modern phytotherapy. It is rich in tannic and gallic acid and has significant astringent action. It checks the bleeding and constricts the tissues. These pharmacological activities of gall extracts were reported to be due to its excellent antioxidant activity with phytochemicals constituents of phenolic and flavanoid compounds. The phenolic compounds or polyphenols can act on bone metabolism by modulating osteoblast proliferation, differentiation and mineralization, as well as osteoclastogenesis.

Oak gall are used in treatment of Bleeding, Cancer, Cough, Dysentery, Eczema, Gonorrhea, inflammation of the gums, Piles, Malaria, Nervousness, Prolapse, Vaginal tightening and rejuvenation and Wound. Below is given medicinal properties of Gall powder.

Description

Quercus infectoria galls extract is used in mouth washes & dental powders. Majuphal is astringent, gives strength to teeth due to presence of tannin. It is astringent & styptic in case of anal fissures & hemorrhoids. It is useful in intertrigo, Impetigo, eczema, in dysentery & diarrhoea, in leucorrhoea & other vaginal discharges, stomatitis, intestinal hemorrhages.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Quercus infectoria
Sanskrit Name : Mayakku
Common Name : Majuphal
Family : Fagaceae / Cupulifereae
Part Plant Used : Galls
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Light Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : Astringent Taste
Odor : Characteristic Odor
Herb Ext. Ratio : 4:1
Tannic acid > 40%
Ellagic acid: 4%

References

Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants, R.N.Chopra, Pg.208
Indian Materia Medica, K.M.Nadkarni, Pg.1041
The Useful Plants of India, CSIR, Pg.375
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Pg.253
Handbook of Medicinal Plants, S.K.Bhattacharjee, 1998, Pg.292
Illustrated Manual of Herbal Drugs, CSIR & ICMR, 1996, Pg.350

Heavy Metals

A) Total Heavy Metals Not More Than 10ppm
B) As Not More Than 1ppm
C) Pb Not More Than 0.3ppm
D) Cd Not More Than 0.2 Ppm
E) Hg Not More Than 0.1 Ppm

Microbiological Profile

Total Plate Count : <1,000 Cfu/Gm
Mold : < 100 Cfu/Gm
Yeast : < 100 Cfu/Gm
E .Coli : Absent
Salmonella : Absent

Chemical constituents

gallic acid, syringic acid, ellagic acid, β‐sitosterol, amentoflavone, hexamethyl ether, isocryptomerin, methyl betulate, methyl oleanate,hexagalloyl glucose