Microbiology, extraction of medicinal plants, Chromatographic, herbal products

Microbiology


	This laboratory is specialized to conduct microbiological quality control and anti-microbial screening of herbal products. Various analytical procedures in this laboratory are tailor made to suit herbal products and are in accordance with WHO guidelines WHO / PHARM / 92.559 / rev.1.

Areas of competence


		Analysis of herbal products for microbiological contamination.
		Determination of MIC.
		Determination of MBC.
		Immersion bio-autography for identification of antibacterial compounds.
		Preservative efficacy testing.
		Development of preservative systems.
		Testing of plant extracts and their derivatives for combinational effects to determine synergy,
		antagonism and additivity.