Appearance | Fine powder, light brown to greenish color |
Odor | Characteristic, slight herbal odor |
Taste | Bitter and slightly astringent |
Particle Size | 80-100 mesh (typical) |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% |
Ash Content | ≤ 10% |
Bulk Density | 0.3 – 0.6 g/cm³ |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol |
Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
Heavy Metals | Lead (Pb) ≤ 10 ppm, Arsenic (As) ≤ 2 ppm |
Microbial Limits | Total Plate Count ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
Pesticide Residues | Within acceptable limits as per regulations |