Description

Viburnum foetidum research has shown that the extracts can be used as antibacterial and cytotoxic agent in the development of new drugs.

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 : Viburnum foetida
Common Name : Narvel
Family : Caprifoliaceae
Part Plant Used : Bark
Solvent Used : Hydro-alcohol
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : Bitter Taste
Odour : Characteristic Odour
Herb Ext. Ratio : 8:1
Alcohol Soluble Extractives in 70% v/v alcohol : Not Less Than 75%%
Tannins by USSRP X assay taking 0.2 gm sample is about 6%

References

Trease Pharmacognosy, 10th edition
Tyler Pharmacognosy, Pg.100
Indian Materia Medica, K.M.Nadkarni, Pg.127
Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants, R.N.Chopra, Pg.254
Leung’s Encyclopedia of Natural Products, Pg.67

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

3,4,4′-trihydroxy-3′,9-dimethoxy-9,9′-epoxylignan , 3,4′-dihydroxy-3′,4, 9-trimethoxy-9,9′-epoxylignan , together with one known compound, 4,4′-dihydroxy-3,3′,9-trimethoxy-9,9′-epoxylignan.

Viburnum foetidium bark extract