Albizzia lebbeck bark extract ( Siris )

Aqueous extract of this plant has been shown to decrease histamine-induced bronchospasm. The plant bark contains two saponins known as lebbekanin A & B.Three saponins albiziasaponins A, B, and C were isolated from the barks of Albizia lebbeck has been shown to possess antiasthmatic activities The bark yields tannins like lebbecacidin that possesses expectorant action.

Product Presentation:

Amsar offers this extract in powder , granule, liquid and paste form to facilitate the ease of use by formulators.

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 : Albizzia Lebbeck
Sanskrit Name : Shiris
Common Name : Siris
Family : Mimosaceae
Part Plant Used : Bark
Solvent Used : Water
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : Astrigent Taste
Odour : Characteristic Odour
Identification : Fecl3 Test For Tannins
Herb Ext. Ratio : 10:1
Water Soluble Extractive By IP 66 Method Taking 1 Gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 60%
Tannins : Not Less Than 10%

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

The plant also contains saponins, macrocyclic alkaloids, anthraquinone glycosides, tannins,and flavonols. The saponin constituents of Albizia so far described are echinocystic acid glycosides. The albiziasaponins A, B, and C were isolated from the barks of A. lebbeck

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