Evaluation of the Spermatogenic Activity of Polyherbal Formulation in Oligospermic Males

Table 2

Standardization of polyherbal formulation (capsule).

Name of Test	Observations
Organoleptic characteristics
Description	Grayish brown colored Powder filled in blue cap/red body, 0 sized capsule
Color	Grayish brown
Odor	Characteristics
Taste	Slightly Sweet
Physicochemical Parameters
pH	7.6
Moisture Contents (%)	1.04
Average Weight (mg)	251
Weight Variations (Mean ± SEM)	249-253
Loss on drying (%)	1.2
Total ash (%)	6.54
Water soluble ash (%)	3.85
Acid-insoluble ash (%)	1.4
Ethanol Soluble Extractive value (%)	19.45
Methanol Extractive value (%)	15.02
Water Soluble Extractive value (%)	13.34
Toxicological Parameters
Arsenic (ppm)	1.0 ppm
Lead (ppm)	0.5 ppm
Total microbial count NMT 1000 cfu/g	105 cfu/g
Yeasts and molds	Nil
Presence of E. coli	Absent
Presence of Streptococcus	Absent
Presence of Salmonella	Absent
Presence of Pseudomonas	Absent