Boswellia serrata is Indian frankincense or Salai. It is found in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in India. Its aroma is generally considered to be far inferior compared to Boswellia sacra or Boswellia frereana. In Ayurvedic medicine Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) has been used for hundreds of years. A Boswellia extract marketed under the name Wokvel has undergone human efficacy, comparative studies.
Boswellia extract refers to the substances obtained from various parts of plants through physical or chemical extraction methods, which possess specific biological activities or functional components. These extracts are widely used in various fields such as food, health supplements, cosmetics, agriculture, and daily chemical products, and are highly valued due to their natural origin and multi-functional characteristics.
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Correspond to standard | Conform |
| PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Particle Size | NLT 95% Through 80 mesh | Conform |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 5.00% | 3.80% |
| Total Ash | NMT 5.00% | 3.11% |
| Solubility | Watersoluble | Partially |
| CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Residual Solvent | NMT 5000ppm | Conform |
| Pesticide Residue | Meet the requirements | Conform |
| Heavy Metals(as Pb) | NMT 10ppm | Conform |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conform |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conform |
| Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Conform |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conform |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10000cfu/g | Conform |
| Total Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000cfu/g | Conform |
| E.Coli | Not Detected in(g) 10 | Not Detected |
| Salmonella | Not Detected in(g) 25 | Not Detected |
| Staphylococcus | Not Detected in(g) 10 | Not Detected |