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Indian gum Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Acacia nilotica Linn. |
| English Name |
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Indian gum |
| Hindi Name |
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Babul |
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| CATEGORY |
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Astringent |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Bark |
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Exudates |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Mimosaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India
The above herb is found in following countries: -
? Bhutan
? Burma
? India
? Japan
? Pakistan
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
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Pungent and Characteristic |
| Size |
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It is a moderately sized tree growing up to 10 Meters in height |
| Physical
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 12-15 percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :---
? Arabin (A compound of Arabic acid with calcium)
? Magnesium and Potassium salts of the same acid
? Small quanitities of other salts
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb affecting colour, odour, taste and stability are :-
? Calcium carbonate
? Magnesium carbonate
? Potassium carbonate
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are :-
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions: -
? Air tight containers
? Protection from moisture
? Microbial contamination
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