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Trigonella
foenum graecum |
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| CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION |
The plant contains a number of steroidal sapogenins. The alkaloid
trigonelline, trigocoumarin, trimethyl coumarin and nicotinic acid are also present.
Mucilage is a prominent constituent in the seeds 1. |
| PHARMACOLOGY |
This plant has been mentioned
in early literature as a hypoglycaemic and anti-inflammatory agent. Its effects as an oral
hypoglycaemic has been evaluated 2 .Antiulcer
property has been studied in rats 3 .Hypocholesterolemic
effects 4and
antiinflammatory effects have been observed5. |
| THERAPEUTIC
USES |
It forms an important
medicinal use of the plant in rheumatic disorders and spondylosis. It is used as an
adjunct in Diabetes mellitus. It is indicated in hyperlipidaemia 6 . |
| REFERENCES |
- Hardman, R.J. et al.:
Phytochemistry 19 :698 (1980)
- Sulman, F.G. and E.Menczel :
Harokeach Haire 9:6 (1962). Chem. Abstr. 57:11308 e(1962)
- Al-Mesgakm I.A et al.:
Abstr. Int. Symp. Chinese Med.Mat.Res. Hongkong, June 12, p. 48 (1984)
- Singhal,.C. et al. Curr.
Sci. 51 : 136 (1982)
- Khare, A.K. et al : Ind.
Drugs, February, p.191 (1982)
- Selected Medicinal Plants of
India, CHEMEXCIL, Mumbai (1992)
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| SPECIFICATIONS: TRIGONELLA
FOENUM GRAECUM EXTRACT
General
Information:
| Type of extract |
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Dry powder |
| Plant Parts used |
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Seeds |
| Source |
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Wild Crafted |
| Shelf life |
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24 months unopened |
| Storage |
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Keep in a cool, dry
place protected from moisture and heat |
| Active ingredient/s |
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Saponins |
| Method of analysis |
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HPTLC / Gravimetry |
Analytical
Specifications :
| Description |
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Brown powder, hygroscopic |
| Organoleptic characters |
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Bitter in taste with characteristic odour |
| Loss on drying |
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Not more than 5% W/W |
| Lead |
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Not more than 10 PPM |
| Arsenic |
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Not more than 2 PPM |
| Heavy metals |
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Not more than 20 PPM |
| Assay |
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| a) Saponins content on dry basis by HPTLC / Gravimetry |
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Not less than 25% W/W |
Microbiological Profile
Total bacterial count |
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Not more than 5000 CFU/gm |
| Yeasts and moulds |
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Not more than 100 CFU/gm |
| E.coli |
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Absent |
| S.aureus |
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Absent |
| Salmonella typhi |
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Absent |
| Pseudomonas aeruginose |
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Absent |
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