Cardamom Oil
(kar' da mom oyl).
DEFINITION
Cardamom Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the seed of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton var. cardamomum (Fam. Zingiberaceae).
IMPURITIES
• Arsenic, Method II 
211
:
NMT 3 µg/g
211:
NMT 3 µg/g
• Lead 251
251
Diluted standard lead solution:
10 mL
Analysis:
Proceed as directed in the chapter.
Acceptance criteria:
NMT 10 µg/g
• Heavy Metals, Method II 231:
NMT 40 µg/g
231:
NMT 40 µg/g
SPECIFIC TESTS
• Specific Gravity 841:
0.917–0.947
841:
0.917–0.947
• Optical Rotation, Angular Rotation 781A:
+22
to +44
781A:
+22 to +44
• Refractive Index 831:
1.463–1.466 at 20
831:
1.463–1.466 at 20
• Solubility in 70% Alcohol:
One volume dissolves in 5 volumes of 70% alcohol.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Packaging and Storage:
Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.
• Labeling:
The label states the Latin binomial and, following the official name, the part of the plant source from which the article was derived.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Maged H. Sharaf, Ph.D.
Principal Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8318 |
(DS2010) Monographs - Dietary Supplements |
USP35–NF30 Page 1741
Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 27(4) Page 2791