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Annexure 1
Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food
for Special Medical Purpose, and Prebiotic and Probiotic Food) Regulations, 2022. [FSSAI (Nutra)
Regulations, 2022]
1. Title Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for
Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, and Prebiotic and
Probiotic Food) Regulations, 2022
2. Scope and categories (1) Articles of food falling under these regulations are specially processed or
covered formulated for specific nutritional or dietary purpose and shall be clearly
distinguishable from foods intended for normal consumption by their special
composition. These foods are intended for population above the age of 2
years1 and shall fulfill the characteristics as laid down in these Regulations.
They are intended to be consumed orally in defined quantities and duration
and shall not include products intended for parenteral use.
(2) Categories covered under these regulations include the following:

i. Health Supplements (HS)
ii. Nutraceuticals (Nutra)
iii. Food for Special Dietary Use (FSDU)
iv. Food for Special Medical Purpose(FSMP)
v. Prebiotic food and Probiotic food (Pre-Pro)
(3) Food or ingredients referred to in Food Safety and Standards (Food

Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, and for which
standards are provided, and the plants and botanicals specified in these
regulations offered in normal or naturally occurring forms shall not constitute
a health supplement or nutraceutical or food for special dietary use or food for
special medical purpose.
(4) The products falling under these regulations shall not include a drug as
defined in clauses (a), (b) and (h) of section 3 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,
1940 (23 of 1940) and rules made thereunder.
(5) The products falling under these regulations shall not contain hormones or
steroids or a narcotic drug or a psychotropic substance as defined in the
Schedule of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,1985 (61 of
1985) and rules made thereunder and substances listed in Schedules E and E-
1 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules,1945.
(6) The Products claiming cure, prevention or mitigation of any specific

disease, disorder or condition shall also not fall under these regulations, unless
specifically permitted by Food Authority under FSS regulations.
(7) Mere food forms such as vegetables, for example, bhindi, karela and other
vegetables; cereals, for example, ragi, jowar, millets and other cereals;
legumes, for example, rajmah and other legumes; spices, for example,
pepper, jeera, turmeric and other spices; fruits, for example, amla, jamun,
grapes and other fruits; and other plants or botanicals, minimally processed
(cleaned, de-weeded, sorted, dried or powdered), in either as juice or cooked
form, shall not constitute ‘health supplement’ or ‘nutraceutical’ or ‘food for
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special dietary use’ or ‘food for special medical purpose’.
Note 1: Foods intended for infants up to the age of 2 years shall comply with
FSS (Food for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020.
3. Definitions.-In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires
(a) Act means the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006);
(b) Food Authority means the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India established under section 4
of the Act;
(c) Food for special dietary use is a category of foods, which are specially processed or formulated to
satisfy particular dietary requirements which exist because of a particular physical or physiological
condition and/or specific diseases and disorders and which are presented as such. The composition of
these foodstuffs must differ significantly from the composition of ordinary foods of comparable nature,
if such ordinary foods exist. FSDU which are intended to be used as an adjunct for the management
of diseases/disorders only under medical prescription and supervision shall normally be categorized
under FSMP.
(d) Food for special medical purpose is a category of foods for special medical uses, which are specially
processed or formulated and presented for the dietary management of patients and may be used only
under medical supervision. They are intended for the exclusive or partial feeding of patients with
limited or impaired capacity to take, digest, absorb or metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain
nutrients contained therein, or who have other special medically-determined nutrient requirements,
whose dietary management cannot be achieved only by modification of the normal diet, by other foods
for special dietary uses, or by a combination of the two.
(e) Health supplement is a category of foods, which consists of a concentrated source of nutrients (like
proteins, minerals, vitamins, amino acids) and/or other ingredients with nutritional or physiological
effects, singly or in combination, whose purpose is to supplement the normal diet.
(f) Ingredient means plant or botanicals and their extracts, probiotics, prebiotics, and molecules/isolates
as listed by FA in its Schedule II, III and IV.
(g) Nutraceutical is a category of foods which consists of extracts, isolates and purified chemical
compounds having a physiological benefit and help to maintain health
(h) Nutrient means vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients as specified by FA from time to
time.
(i) Premix means a combination of two or more ingredients specified in the Schedules in a specific
proportion with or without additives, packed and meant for use in formulating a product falling under
any category of these regulations.
(j) Prebiotic food means food that contains added ingredients which are non-viable food components that
confer health benefits to the consumer by modulation of gut microbiota.
(k) Probiotic food means food with live micro-organisms beneficial to human health, which when
ingested in adequate numbers as a single strain or as a combination of cultures, confer one or more
specified or demonstrated health benefits in human beings.
(l) Schedule means the Schedules to be specified by the FA through executive orders under these
regulations.
(m) Sportsperson means an individual who regularly participates in various types of sports activities as
approved by Sports Authority of India (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports)
4. Applicability. - No person shall manufacture, pack, sell, offer for sale, market or otherwise distribute or
import any food products referred to in these regulations unless they comply with the requirements laid down
in these regulations.
5. General requirements for all categories. – Categories covered under these regulations shall comply with
the following general requirements, unless otherwise provided in subsequent sections.
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(1) Delivery format (a) The products covered under these regulations may be in the form of
powders, granules, tablets, capsules, liquids, semi solids, drops, pills,
gummies, jelly, chewable and mouth dissolving strips, bars, biscuits, candies
that are intended to be consumed orally in defined quantities and duration
unless otherwise restricted for specific categories under these regulations. In
addition, Food Authority may also specify any other formats from time to
time.
(b) In case the delivery format is in conventional form (like bar, biscuit, candy,
etc.), information on the label shall not represent the product as conventional
and clear differentiation in this regard is to be made on the label.
(c) Ingredients not adhering to conventional delivery formats (or as described

in Section 22 of FSS Act, 2006) including Nano derived ingredients and
modified drug delivery format shall need prior approval under FSS (approval
of non-specified food and food ingredients) Regulations, 2017
(2) Ingredients (a) The products shall contain approved ingredients as applicable to different
categories of foods to be specified separately by the Food Authority in the
form of Schedules as listed below:
A. Schedule I: Nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other

nutrients)
B. Schedule II: Plant or botanicals*
C. Schedule III: Molecules/isolates/extracts other than Schedule II
D. Schedule IV: Prebiotics and Probiotics and
*(Ingredients of plant or botanical origin specified in Schedule II may be

used either in the given form, or their extract. In case of extract, the same
shall be subject to the extractive ratios in relation to the daily usage value
and shall be obtained only from the part of the plant listed in the schedule).
(b) In addition, categories covered under these regulations may also contain
such additional ingredients, other than additives, which are either standardized
or permitted for use in preparation of the other standardized foods as specified
in the FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011
[FSS(FPS&FA)].
(c) Products covered under these regulations may also contain cereal grains,
legumes, fruits and vegetables mentioned in the latest edition of the Indian
Food Composition Tables (IFCT) published by ICMR-National Institute of
Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) and spices included in the list published by the Spices
Board of India either as such or as processed ingredients including extracts.
(d) Non-specified foods including novel foods and non-specified ingredients,

even if intended for use as any of the above categories, are not covered under
these regulations. Such ingredient/product shall need approval in accordance
with Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specific Food and Food
Ingredients) Regulation, 2017.
(3) Provision for inclusion of (a) Ingredients including plant or botanicals or their extracts which are not
ingredients with incident free provided in these regulations but have documented incident free history of
history of safe use (HoSU) safe use (at least thirty years in the country of origin or fifteen years in India)
may be allowed, with prior approval by the Food Authority through
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representation by submitting relevant evidence.
(b) For inclusion of any other new ingredient which does not fall under scope
of above provision, the Food Business Operator (FBO) shall apply to the Food
Authority as per FSS (approval of non-specified food and food ingredients)
Regulations, 2017 [FSS (NSF&FI)]. In such cases, Food Authority may, after
proper scientific evaluation, include and notify the nutrients or other
ingredients approved under NSF regulations from time to time.
(4) Additives, processing (a) Additives and processing aids as specified in Appendix A and C of FSS
aids and flavours (FPS&FA) regulations for categories under these regulations are permitted for
use, unless specifically restricted. *
(b) The list of additives/excipients intended specifically for

tablet/capsule/syrup/pills format shall be specified separately by the Food
Authority from time to time. **
(c) Flavours: FBO may use the natural, nature identical or artificial flavours
in accordance with regulation 3.3.1 of FSS (FPS&FA).
(d) Use of any additive and processing aid that are not specified under these
regulations shall be allowed only with the prior approval of the Food
Authority or under FSS (approval of Non-Specified Food and Food
Ingredient) regulations,2017.
(e) Esters and salts of any vitamins in particular Vitamin C & Vitamin E
mentioned under Additives schedules with the usage level as GMP are
permitted in product formulations subject to maximum level specified for
usage by Food Authority. In case, levels are not specified by Food Authority
the total level shall not exceed RDA specified by ICMR.
*(Till the time the additives are notified in the FSS (FPS&FA) Regulations,
2011, the FBO shall use the additives permitted for different food categories
as given in Annexure 3 and the additives given in GMP Table (Appendix 'A')
of the FSS (FPS&FA) Regulations, 2011).
**(FBO shall refer to Annexure 3 for additives/excipients intended

specifically for tablet/capsule/syrup/pills format).
(5) Purity criteria for the (a) The purity criteria for the ingredients used in the categories of articles of
ingredients food covered under these regulations shall be specified separately by the Food
Authority from time to time. *
(b) In case such standards are not specified, the purity criteria generally
accepted by pharmacopoeias (namely, Indian Pharmacopoeia, Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India, United States Pharmacopoeia & British
Pharmacopoeia), relevant BIS Specifications, Quality Standards of Indian
Medicinal Plants as published by ICMR, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee
on Food Additives or Codex Alimentarius may be adopted by FBO.
(c) The FBO shall provide information on the purity criteria adopted for
ingredients at the time of licensing and any subsequent changes.
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*(FBO shall refer to Annexure 3 for purity criteria for the ingredients).
(6) Provision on single Any single purified chemical entity listed in these regulations, except extracts
purified chemical of plant or botanicals and vitamins and minerals, amino acids and nucleotides,
entity are not permitted to be sold as HS, Nutra, FSDU, FSMP or Pre-Pro, without
prior approval of the Food Authority.
(7) Ingredient combination Any combination of ingredients in a formulation shall be based on available
rationale scientific and technical evidence; and such evidences shall be made available
to the Food Authority as and when called for.
(8) Quality requirements for (a) The quality requirements for tablet, capsule format shall be specified
tablet, capsule format separately by the Food Authority from time to time.
(b) In case such standards are not specified, the same shall comply with
general monograph and quality requirements specified for them in Indian
Pharmacopoeia, if applicable.
(9) Process to obtain plant (a) Food grade solvent, either singly or in combination shall only be used for
or botanical extracts extraction of plant or botanicals.
(b) Ingredient prepared by extraction and fractionation using any other

solvent shall require prior approval by the Food Authority under NSF & FI
regulations.
(10) Products for 2 to 5 The products covered under these regulations intended for children of 2 to 5
years of age years of age, shall only be given under medical advice by a recognized
medical doctor or dietician or nutritionist.
(11) Overages & Tolerance (a) Addition of appropriate overages to ensure adequate availability of
limit vitamins and minerals in the products shall be permitted based on scientific
rationale; and, such overages shall be specified by the Food Authority from
time to time.
(b) The tolerance limit for variation in case of articles of food covered in these
regulations during analysis of samples of finished products, shall be in
accordance with FSS (L&D) regulations, 2020.
(12) Labelling (a) In addition to the general labelling requirements specified under FSS
(Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 [FSS (L&D)], categories
specified under these regulations shall carry the following information on the
label:
i. Front of the Pack
A. The words “HEALTH SUPPLEMENT/ NUTRACEUTICAL/

FOOD FOR SPECIAL DIETARY USE/ FOOD FOR SPECIAL
MEDICAL PURPOSE/ PREBIOTIC FOOD /PROBIOTIC
FOOD” as applicable to the concerned category, in capital and bold
letters in the immediate proximity of the name or brand name of the
product;
B. A prominent statement indicating the target consumer group and/or age
group if the product has been formulated for a specific age group;
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ii. Front or Back of the Pack
A. The statement “NOT FOR MEDICINAL USE” in capital and bold

letters prominently written on label, unless exempted for specific
categories under these regulations;
B. ‘Recommended usage level’;
C. ‘Duration of usage’, where applicable;
D. ‘Not to exceed the recommended daily usage’ prominently written.
E. An advisory warning in cases where a danger may exist with excess
consumption;
F. Warning on any other precautions to be taken while consuming,
known side effects if any, contraindications and published product or
drug interactions, as applicable;
G. Statement or warning stating, ‘product is not to be used as a substitute
for a varied diet’ except for FSDU and FSMP category;
H. A warning statement ‘product is required to be stored out of reach of
children’;
I. The quantity of nutrients, expressed in terms of percentage of the
relevant recommended daily allowances, unless exempted by any
other regulations in force;
iii. Front or Back of the Pack or Accompanied Leaflet.

A. A declaration on the amount of the nutrients or substances with a
nutritional or physiological effect present in the product;
B. The label, accompanying leaflet or other labelling and advertisement
of each type of article of food, referred to in these regulations shall
provide sufficient information on the nature and purpose of the article
of food and detailed instructions and precautions for its use, and the
format of information given shall be appropriate for the intended use
of the consumer;
(b) In addition to the above, the labels shall also comply with any other
requirements mentioned specifically against the applicable category under
these regulations.
(13) Claims and its

approval process (a) The products falling under these regulations by means of labelling,
presentation and advertisement shall not claim to treat, cure, mitigate or
prevent any specific disease, disorder or condition or refer to such properties,
unless specifically permitted by Food Authority.
(b) The statement by FBO relating to structure, function or general well-

being of the body may be allowed by the Food Authority if the statement is
supported by the generally accepted scientific data.
(c) FBO may make nutritional or health claims or reduction of disease risk
claims (DRR) that are listed under FSS (Claims and Advertisements)
Regulations, 2018 [FSS (C&A)]. For making any other claims or any
exemption to 10(1) of FSS (C&A), prior approval of the Food Authority shall
be obtained in accordance with FSS (C&A) Regulations, 2018 by submitting
relevant documents and fees.
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(14) Other regulations for (a) Unless otherwise specified, categories under these regulations shall
compliance comply to the following regulations also -
i. Chemical Contaminants: FSS (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues)
Regulations,2011.
ii. Microbial contaminants: Appendix B of FSS(FPS&FA).
iii. Packaging: FSS (Packaging) Regulations,2018
(b) The products shall be prepared and handled in accordance with the
requirements specified in Schedule 4, or as applicable, under the Food Safety
and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations,
2011 and such other guidelines as specified from time to time under the
provisions of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006.
(15) Other provisions (a) An article of food which has not been particularly modified in any way
including explanatory but is suitable for use in a particular dietary regimen because of its natural
notes composition, shall not be designated as ‘health supplement’ or ‘special
dietary’ or ‘special dietetic’ or by any other equivalent term, and such food
may bear a statement on the label that ‘this food is by its nature X’ (‘X’
refers to the essential distinguishing characteristic as demonstrated by the
generally accepted scientific data), provided that the statement does not
mislead the consumer.
(b) The Food Authority may suspend or restrict sale of such articles of food
as have been placed in the market that are not clearly distinguishable from
articles of food for normal consumption and are not suitable for their claimed
nutritional purpose, or may endanger human health, in accordance with the
provisions of the Act.
(c) Food Authority may also advise the FBO to alter or modify or stop claims
which are not supported by scientific evidence.
(d) The articles of food or formulation shall consist of a composition

delivering the desired level of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, and
other essential nutrients required for respective age group, gender and
physiological stage in accordance with the guidelines made by the ICMR
from time to time.
6. Category specific requirements
(1) Health supplements
(a) Scope Health supplements are meant to supplement the normal diet of a person
and not intended to treat or cure any deficiency.
(b) Nutrients/Ingredients Proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or other ingredients with
allowed nutritional or physiological effects, singly or in combination, specified
under schedules (except Schedule III) by the Food Authority from time to
time.
(c) Nutrients/Ingredients usage (i) Nutrients: Usage levels shall not be more than the level specified by the
level Food Authority. In case, the levels are not specified by the food Authority,
usage level shall be minimum 15 % of RDA as specified by ICMR, where
a nutrient content claim is being made, provided that, if claim of higher
nutrient content is made, the nutrient content shall not be less than thirty
per cent of the recommended daily allowance and shall not exceed one
RDA in any case. In case such standards are not specified, the standards
laid down by an international food standards body namely, Codex
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Alimantarius Commission shall apply.
(ii) Ingredients: Limits as specified in schedule. In case daily minimum

and maximum usage levels have not been specified, the FBO shall adopt
the usage level based on relevant scientific data and retain the documentary
evidence of such data. FBO shall submit such data to the Food Authority,
as and when called for.
(d) Delivery format(s) Shall comply with general requirements 5(1)
(e) Additive(s) (i) For products in tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only additives as

specified by the FA from time to time.
(ii) For products other than tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only

additives within the limits specified as permitted for category 13.6 and
GMP table of Appendix ‘A’ of FSS (FPS & FA) Regulations, 2011 are
permitted.
(f) Labelling requirement(s) (i) Shall comply with general requirements 5(12).
(ii) In addition, FA may allow Health supplements term on the label may
be interchangeably use by the terms, namely, Dietary supplements or Food
supplements.
(g) Any other requirement not -
covered above
(2) Nutraceutical
(a) Scope The nutraceuticals are meant to provide a physiological benefit and help
maintain good health and not intended to treat or cure any medical
condition, disease, or disorder.
(b) Nutrients/Ingredients Molecules/ isolates/extract from the Schedule III as specified by Food
allowed Authority from time to time. In addition, it may also contain nutrients and
ingredients from other schedules as approved and specified by Food
Authority from time to time as an optional ingredient.
(c) Nutrients/Ingredients usage (i) Ingredients: Limits as specified in Schedule III with standardisation to
level marker compounds specified and at daily usage levels specified therein. In
case daily minimum and maximum usage levels have not been specified,
the FBO shall adopt the usage level based on relevant scientific data and
retain the documentary evidence of such data. The ingredient for which the
standardisation of the marker compound has not been specified shall
comply with manufacturer specifications or quality requirements and purity
criteria as specified in regulation. FBO shall submit such data to the Food
Authority as and when called for.
(ii) Nutrients: Usage levels shall not be more than the level specified by the
Food Authority. In case, the levels are not specified by the Food Authority,
usage level shall be minimum 15 % of RDA as specified by ICMR, where
a nutrient content claim is being made, provided that, if claim of higher
nutrient content is made, the nutrient content shall not be less than thirty per
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cent of the recommended daily allowance and shall not exceed one RDA in
any case. In case such standards are not specified, the standards laid down
by an international food standards body namely, Codex Alimantarius
Commission shall apply.
(d) Delivery format(s) Shall comply with general requirements 5(1).

(ii) For products other than tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only
additives within the limits specified as permitted for category 13.6 and
GMP table of Appendix ‘A’ of FSS (FPS & FA) Regulations, 2011 are
permitted
(f) Labelling requirement(s) Shall comply with general requirements 5(12).
(g) Any other requirement not -

covered above
(3) Food for Special Dietary Use
(a) Scope (i) This standard applies to all prepackaged foods for special dietary uses,
in case of weight management, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure,
pregnant and lactating women, geriatric population, celiac disease, sleep
management, food for sportspersons and other health conditions.
(ii) Any other special dietary use products containing the approved
ingredients shall need prior approval from the Food Authority by
submitting the representation along with scientific justification.
(iii) FSDU shall not include the normal food which is merely enriched or
modified with nutrients and meant for mass consumption, intended for
improvement of general health for day to day use and do not claim to be
targeted to consumers with specific disease conditions and also not
include the article of food intended to replace complete diet covered under
food for special medical purpose.
(b) Nutrients/Ingredients Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats/essential

allowed fatty acids, fibre including dietary fibre and other ingredients such as
botanicals and their extracts, enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, and other
dietary substances (singly or in combination) as specified in different
Schedules by Food authority from time to time.
(c) Nutrients/Ingredients usage (i) Nutrients: Usage levels shall not be more than the level specified by the
level Food Authority. In case, the levels are not specified by the food Authority,
usage level shall not exceed one RDA as specified by ICMR in any case.
However, usage level beyond those specified by FA or RDA in food format
(except tablet, capsule, syrup) are permitted only with prior approval of FA
by providing adequate scientific evidence to the FA.
(ii) Ingredients: Limits as specified in schedule. In case daily minimum and

maximum usage levels have not been specified, the FBO shall adopt the
usage level based on relevant scientific data and retain the documentary
evidence of such data. FBO shall submit such data to the Food Authority as
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and when called for.
(d) Delivery format(s) (i) Shall comply with general requirements 5(1).
(ii) In addition, FBO may formulate an article of food for special dietary use
in formats meant for oral feeding through an enteral tube unless otherwise
restricted under sub-categories of FSDU but shall not be used for parenteral
use.
(ii) For products other than tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only additives

within the limits specified as permitted for category 13.5 and GMP table of
Appendix ‘A’ of FSS (FPS & FA) Regulations, 2011 are permitted
(f) Labelling Shall comply with general requirements except 5(12)(a)(ii)(A). In
requirement(s) addition, every package of Food for Special Dietary Use shall carry the
following information on the label:
i. Front of Pack
A. the words “FOOD FOR SPECIAL DIETARY USE” followed by
“Food for.........” (mentioning the particular physiological or
health condition or particular usage group as the case may be);
B. a statement to indicate on the label whether or not the food for
special dietary use is to be taken under medical advice of
physician or certified dietician or nutritional professional;
ii. Front or Back of Pack
A. a statement that the product is not to be used by pregnant, nursing
and lactating women or children under 5 years, adolescents and
elderly, except when medically advised by physician or certified
dietician or nutrition professional;
B. a statement on rationale for use of the product and a description
of the properties or characteristics that make it useful;
C. a statement specifying the nutrient which is reduced, deleted,
increased or otherwise modified, relating to normal requirement,
and the rationale for the reduction, deletion, increase or other
modification;
D. a warning that the product is not for parenteral use or for oral use
only; (Note: replacement of terms like ‘Parenteral’ needs to be
clarified as ‘a cautionary statement that ‘the product is for oral
consumption only’;
E. information on osmolality or osmolarity or on acid-base balance
where appropriate;
(g) Any other requirement not Advertisement of FSDU for general public shall clearly indicate that the
covered above product is to be taken under medical advice, wherever applicable.
3.1 Categories of FSDU
3.1.1 FSDU for weight management:

In addition to other FSDU requirements above, product intended for weight management shall comply
with the following:
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(a) Scope i. This standard applies to foods which, when presented as "ready-to-
serve” or when prepared in conformity with the directions for use by
the manufacturer, are presented as a replacement for all or part of the
total daily diet for use in weight control.
ii. It does not apply to prepackaged meals controlled in energy and

presented in the form of conventional foods.
(b) Essential Composition i.Energy:
A. FSDU presented as a replacement for all meals of the daily diet-
Minimum 800 kcal (3,350 kJ); not more than 1,200 kcal (5,020 kJ).
The individual portions or servings contained in the formula food shall
provide approximately one-third or one-fourth of the total energy of
the food in the pack depending on whether the recommended number
of portions or servings per day is three or four, as the case may be,
respectively.
B. FSDU presented as a replacement for one or more meals of the
daily diet - Minimum 200 kcal (835 kJ); not more than400 kcal (1,670
kJ) per meal. When such products are presented as a replacement for
the major part of the diet, the total energy intake shall not exceed 1,200
kcal (5,020 kJ).
ii. Protein: Not less than 25 per cent and not more than 50 per cent of the
energy available from the food, when ready-to-serve, shall be derived
from its protein content; and the total amount of protein shall not exceed
125 g per day. The quality of protein shall have-
A. the protein digestibility corrected amino acid score of 1.0 known as,
the reference protein;
B. the protein digestibility corrected amino acid score where less than
1.0, the minimum level shall be increased to compensate for the
lower protein quality;
C. the protein with a protein digestibility corrected amino acid score of
0.8 or more shall be used in a formula food for use in a weight control
diet; and
D. for improving the protein quality, the FBO shall add only L- forms
of essential amino acids except for methionine where DL form is
allowed.
iii. Fat and linoleate: Not more than 30 per cent of the energy available
from fat and not less than 3 per cent of the energy from linoleic acid
in the form of a glyceride.
iv. Vitamins and minerals: FSDU represented as a replacement for all
meals per day, shall contain at least one RDA of vitamins and minerals
in the daily intake. However, usage level beyond RDA are permitted
only with prior approval of FA by providing adequate scientific
evidence to the FA.
v. Dietary fiber: These products shall have adequate dietary fiber.
(c) Additive(s) Only additives within the limits specified as permitted for category 13.5 of
Appendix ‘A’ and GMP table of FSS (FPS & FA) Regulations, 2011 are
permitted.
(d) Labelling requirement(s) In addition to 5(12) and 6(3)(f), every package of Food for Special
Dietary Use intended for weight management shall carry the following
information on the label–
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a statement "Meal Replacement for Weight Control/Management " in
close proximity to the name of the articles of food;
(e) Any other requirement not -
covered above
(3.1.2) Food for Sportsperson
(a) Scope This standard applies to foods which are presented as a food for
sportspersons in formats meant for oral consumption and to be used only
under medical advice by physician or certified dietician or nutritional
professional and shall not be applicable to liquid products/beverages and
premixes (to be reconstituted) which are specified under Appendix A;
Food category system 14.1.4 of FSS (FPS &FA) Regulations.
(b) Labelling requirement(s) In addition to 5(l2) and 6(3)(f), every package of Food for Sportsperson
shall carry the following information on the label–
i. Front of Pack
A. a statement “FOR SPORTSPERSON ONLY" in close proximity
to the name of the articles of food;
B. a statement “Recommended to be used under medical advice by
a physician or certified dietician or nutrition professional only”
on the front of the pack ;
C. the logo as specified below-

A. a statement that the product is not to be used by pregnant, nursing
and lactating women or by infants, children under 5 years and
elderly;
B. if the product has been formulated for a specific age group, sports
activity as per the approved list of Sports Authority of India
(Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India), a
prominent statement to that effect;
C. a statement ‘for oral consumption only’;
D. a statement ‘the food is not a sole source of nutrition and shall be
consumed in-conjunction with a nutritious diet’;
E. a statement ‘the food shall be used in conjunction with an
appropriate physical training or exercise regime’;
(c) Any other requirement not Prohibited substances declared by the World Anti-Doping Agency
covered above (WADA) shall not be added in any of the articles of food specified for
sport persons. FBO must ensure to check the list of prohibited substances
which is published annually by the WADA and is effective from the
January 1 every year.
(4) Food for Special Medical Purpose
(a) Scope (i) This standard applies to the foods specially meant for dietary
management of persons with specific medical condition or disease or
disorder.
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(ii) The articles of food for special medical purpose, other than those
intended for infants, may either be nutritionally complete food which, when
used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, shall constitute the
sole source of nourishment for the persons for whom they are intended or
nutritionally incomplete food with formulation specific for a disease,
disorder or medical condition, but are not suitable to be used as the sole
source of nourishment. Accordingly, FSMP may be classified in to
following three categories
A. ‘Nutritionally complete food with a standard nutrient formulation’,
which when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may constitute the sole source of nourishment for the persons for whom
they are intended.
B. ‘Nutritionally complete food with a nutrient-adopted formulation
specific for a disease, disorder or medical condition’, which when used
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may constitute the
sole source of nourishment for the persons for whom they are intended;
and
C. ‘Nutritionally incomplete food with a standard formulation or a
nutrient adopted formulation specific for a disease, disorder or medical
condition’, which is not suitable to be used as the sole source of
nourishment
Note.- the food specified in item (B) and (C) of sub-clause (ii) may be used
as a partial replacement or as a supplement to the person’s diet.
(b)Nutrients/Ingredients Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats/essential

allowed fatty acids, fibre including dietary fibre and other ingredients such as
botanicals and their extracts, enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, and other
dietary substances (singly or in combination) as specified in different
Schedules by Food Authority from time to time.
(c) Nutrients/Ingredients usage i. Nutrients: Usage levels shall not be more than the level specified by the
level Food Authority. In case, the levels are not specified by the Food
Authority, usage level shall not exceed one RDA as specified by ICMR
in any case. However, usage level beyond those specified by FA or RDA
in food format (except tablet, capsule, syrup) are permitted only with
prior approval of FA by providing adequate scientific evidence to the FA.
ii. Ingredients: Limits as specified in schedule. In case no daily minimum

and maximum usage levels have not been specified the FBO shall adopt
the usage level based on relevant scientific data and retain the
documentary evidence of such data. FBO shall submit such data to the
Food Authority as and when called for.
(d) Delivery format(s) (i) Shall comply with 5(1). However, formats namely,
tablet/capsule/pills/liquid drops, gummies, jelly, chewable and mouth
dissolving strips are not permitted under this category.
(ii) A FBO may formulate food for special medical purpose in format meant
for oral feeding through enteral tubes but shall not be used for parenteral
use.
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(e) Additive(s) Only additives within the limits specified as permitted for category 13.3
and 13.4 of Appendix ‘A’ and GMP table of FSS (FPS & FA) Regulations,
2011 are permitted
(f) Labelling In addition to 5(12) except 5(12)(a)(ii)(A), every package of Food for
requirement(s) Special Medical Purpose shall carry the following information on the
label–
i. Front of Pack
A. an advisory warning “RECOMMENDED TO BE USED UNDER
MEDICAL ADVICE ONLY” appearing on the label in capital and
bold letters on Front of pack;
B. the statement “For the dietary management of ________” (the blank
to be filled with the specific disease, disorderor medical
conditionfor which the product is intended subject to its approval by
the Food Authority through representation by submitting
appropriate scientific, and clinical and epidemiological data;
C. a statement ‘NUTRITIONALLY COMPLETE’ if the food is
intended to be used as a nutritionally complete food;
A. a statement on the rationale for use of the product by the target

consumer group and a description of the properties or characteristics
that make it useful;
B. a statement specifying the nutrients, which have been reduced,
deleted, increased or otherwise modified, relating to normal
requirements, and the rationale for the reduction, deletion, increase
or other modification;
C. information on osmolality or osmolarity, renal solute load, potential
renal solute load or acid-base balance, wherever applicable;
D. instructions for appropriate preparation, feeding, use and storage of
the product after the opening of the container;
E. a warning that the ‘product is not for parenteral use’;
(g) Any other requirement not No FBO shall make nutrition and health claims on food for special medical
covered above. purposes. Further, no food business operator shall advertise the food for
special medical purpose for use by general public.
4.1 FSMP for Weight Reduction
(a) Scope (i) This standard applies to formula foods for use in very low energy diets
for weight reduction intended as total replacement of diet. These foods are
defined as foods for special medical purposes and must be used under
medical supervision by individuals with moderate or severe obesity.
(ii) It does not apply to prepackaged meals presented in the form of

conventional foods.
(b) Essential Composition When prepared according to instructions,
i. Energy: a daily energy intake of 450-800 kcal as the only source of
energy;
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ii. Protein: Not less than 50 g with a protein digestibility corrected
amino acid score of 1.0 is present in the recommended daily intake of
energy. Essential amino acids may be added to improve protein quality
only in amounts necessary for this purpose. Only L-forms of amino
acids shall be used, except that DL-methionine may be used.
iii. Fats: 3 g of linoleic acid; and 0.5 g α-linolenic acid in the
recommended daily intake with the α-linoleic acid and linolenic acid
ratio between 5 and 15;
iv. Carbohydrates: NLT 50 g of available carbohydrates in the
recommended daily intake of energy;
v. Dietary fiber: Product shall have adequate dietary fiber
(c) Nutrients/Ingredients usage -
level
(d) Any other requirement not -
covered above
(4.2) Foods intended for Special Diagnostic Purpose
(a) Scope This standard applies to formula foods used during Special Diagnostic
Purpose.
(b) Requirements FBO shall seek approval for Foods intended for Special Diagnostic Purpose
in accordance with NSF&FI regulations.
(5) Prebiotic and Probiotic Food (Pre-Pro)
(a) Scope i. Prebiotic Food: These are non-viable food components that confer
health benefits by modulating gut microflora.
ii. Probiotic Food: The foods with added viable microorganisms which
when consumed in adequate amount confer health benefits. Provided
that the presence of the commonly used starter cultures of lactic acid
producing bacteria such as Lactococcus spp., earlier known as
Streptococcus spp., Lactobacillus spp. and other such microorganisms
used in the preparation of fermented milk (dahi) and related products
shall not be considered as probiotics, if the probiotic properties have
not been substantiated.
(b) Nutrients/Ingredients i. Prebiotic Food: Prebiotic ingredients specified by the Food Authority
allowed from time to time.
ii. Probiotic Food: Probiotic microorganisms specified by the Food
Authority from time to time. In addition, it may also contain prebiotics
permitted under these regulations.
(c) Nutrients/Ingredients usage i. Prebiotic Food: Not more than 40g/day for adults
level ii. Probiotic Food: Minimum viable number of added probiotic
organisms in food shall be ≥108 CFU in the recommended serving size
per day. Provided that a lower viable number may be allowed with
proven studies on health benefits with those numbers subject to the
prior approval of the Food Authority.
(d) Delivery format(s) Shall comply with 5(1). However, formats namely,
tablet/capsule/pills/liquid drops are permitted only with prior approval of
Food Authority.
(e) Additive(s) Only additives within the limits specified as permitted for category 13.6 of
Appendix ‘A’ of FSS (FPS & FA) Regulations, 2011 and GMP table are
permitted.
(f) Labelling In addition to 5(12), every package of Probiotic food shall carry the
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requirement(s) following information on the label, -
i. Front or Back of Pack
A. genus and species including strain designation or culture collection
number, in brackets where probiotics are mentioned in the list of
ingredients; In such cases, internationally accepted short names are
allowed;
B. viable numbers at the end of the shelf-life of probiotic strain
corresponding to the level at which the efficacy is claimed;
C. the recommended serving size, which shall deliver the effective
viable dose of probiotics related to health claims;
D. proper storage temperature conditions, and time limit for ‘Best Use’
after opening the container;
(g) Any other requirement not Any new approval of new probiotic strain shall be based on data collected
covered above. in accordance with guidelines issued by the Indian Council of Medical
Research and Department of Biotechnology with respect to probiotics and
approval under NSF&FI regulations.
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Annexure 2
Schedule – I
Nutrients (Vitamins, Minerals, Amino acids and other nutrients)
List of Vitamins and Minerals

S.No. Vitamins and Minerals Components
A. Vitamins-
1. Vitamin A (i) Retinol – all trans retinol
(ii) Retinyl acetate
(iii) Retinyl palmitate
2. Provitamin A (i) Beta-Carotene
3. Vitamin B1 (i) Thiamine chloride hydrochloride
(ii) Thiamine mononitrate
4. Vitamin B2 (i) Riboflavin
(ii) Riboflavin 5’- phosphate, sodium
5. Vitamin B6 (i) Pyridoxine hydrochloride
(ii) Pyridoxal 5’-phosphate
6. Vitamin B12 (i) Cyanocobalamin
(ii) Hydroxocobalamin
7. Vitamin C (i) L-ascorbic acid
(ii) Sodium-L-ascorbate
(iii) Calcium-L-ascorbate
(iv) Potassium-L-ascorbate
(v) 6-palmitoyl-L-ascorbic acid
(vi) Ascorbyl palmitate
8. Vitamin D (i) Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) – Animal source
(ii) Vitamin D2(ergocalciferol) – Plant source
(iii) Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) – Lichen/ Algae*
(*The species of lichen/algae shall need prior
approval of Food Authority)
9. Vitamin E (i) D-alpha-tocopherol
(ii) DL-alpha-tocopherol
(iii) D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
(iv) DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
(v) D-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate
(vi) DL-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate
(vii) DL-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glesol
succinate
(viii) Tocotrienols
10. Vitamin K1 (i) Phylloquinone
(ii) Phytomenadione (2-methyl 3-phytyl-1)
(iii) 1,4-napthoquinone
(iv) Phytonamidione
11. Vitamin K2(MK-7) (i) Menaquinone
12. Vitamin K2 (MK-4) (i) Menatetrenone
13. Biotin (i) D-biotin
14. Folic Acid (i) n-pteroyl-l-glutamic acid
(ii) (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid,
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glucosamine salt
15. Niacin (i) Nicotinic acid
(ii) Nicotinamide
(iii) Nicotinic acid amide
16. Pantothenic acid (i) D-pantothenate, calcium
(ii) D-pantothenate, sodium
(iii) D-panthenol
(iv) DL- pantholnol
(v) Sodium-D-pantothenate
B. Minerals (Chemical sources)
1. Calcium (i) Calcium carbonate
(ii) Calcium chloride
(iii) Calcium salts of citric acid
(iv) Calcium gluconate
(v) Calcium glycerophosphate
(vi) Calcium orthophosphate
(vii) Calcium hydroxide
(viii) Calcium oxide
(ix) Calcium phosphate, monobasic
(x) Calcium phosphate, dibasic
(xi) Calcium phosphate, tribasic
(xii) Calcium sulphate
(xiii) Calcium from algae including red seaweed
(xiv) Calcium lactate
(xv) Natural forms of calcium obtained from corals,
shells, pearls, conch, oysters and milk
2. Chloride (i) Calcium chloride
(ii) Choline chloride
(iii) Magnesium chloride
(iv) Manganese chloride
(v) Potassium chloride
(vi) Sodium chloride
3. Chromium (i) Chromium (III) chloride
(ii) Chromium (III) sulphate
4. Copper (i) Cupric carbonate
(ii) Cupric citrate
(iii) Cupric gluconate
(iv) Cupric sulphate
(v) Copper lysine complex
(vi) Copper oxide (copper (II) oxide, cupric oxide
and black copper oxide)
5. Iodine (i) Sodium iodide
(ii) Sodium iodate
(iii) Potassium iodide
(iv) Potassium iodate
6. Iron (i) Ferrous succinate
(ii) Ferrous citrate
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(iii) Ferric ammonium citrate
(iv) Ferrous gluconate
(v) Ferrous fumarate
(vi) Ferric sodium di-phosphate
(vii) Ferrous lactate
(viii) Ferrous sulphate
(ix) Ferric di-phosphate
(x) Ferric saccharate
(xi) Ferrous bisglycinate
(xii) Hydrogen reduced iron
(xiii) Sodium iron EDTA
(xiv) Carbonyl iron
(xv) Ferrous orthophosphate
(xvi) Ferrous sodium pyrophosphate
(xvii) Elemental iron
(xviii) Electrolytic iron
7. Magnesium (i) Magnesium aspartate
(ii) Magnesium carbonate
(iii) Magnesium chloride
(iv) Magnesium gluconate
(v) Magnesium phosphate dibasic (Magnesium
hydrogen phosphate)
(vi) Magnesium phosphate tribasic (Trimagnesium
phosphate)
(vii) Magnesium oxide
(viii) Magnesium sulphate
8. Manganese (i) Manganese carbonate
(ii) Manganese chloride
(iii) Manganese citrate
(iv) Manganese sulphate
(v) Manganese gluconate
(vi) As amino acid chelate
9. Molybdenum (i) Ammonium molybdate (Molybdenum (VI))
(ii) Sodium molybdate (Molybdenum (VI))
(iii) As amino acid chelate
10. Phosphorous (i) Potassium glycerophosphate
(ii) Potassium phosphate, monobasic
(iii) Potassium phosphate, dibasic
11. Potassium (i) Potassium bicarbonate
(ii) Potassium carbonate
(iii) Potassium chloride
(iv) Potassium citrate
(v) Potassium gluconate
(vi) Potassium glycerophosphate
(vii) Potassium lactate
(viii) Potassium monobasic phosphate
(ix) Potassium dibasic phosphate
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12. Selenium (i) Sodium selenate
(ii) Sodium selenite
(iii) Sodium hydrogen selenite
(iv) Selenomethionine
(v) Selenious acid
13. Sodium (i) Sodium bicarbonate
(ii) Sodium carbonate
(iii) Sodium chloride
(iv) Sodium citrate (Trisodium citrate)
(v) Sodium gluconate
(vi) Sodium lactate
(vii) Sodium phosphate monobasic (Sodium
dihydrogen phosphate)
(viii) Sodium phosphate dibasic (disodium hydrogen
phosphate)
(ix) Sodium sulphate
14. Zinc (i) Zinc acetate
(ii) Zinc chloride
(iii) Zinc citrate
(iv) Zinc gluconate
(v) Zinc lactate
(vi) Zinc oxide
(vii) Zinc carbonate
(viii) Zinc sulphate
15. Boron (i) Boron proteonate
Note 1- Suitable esters, derivatives and salts of vitamins and salts and chelates of minerals may
be used. Food business operator shall notify in writing to Food Authority, whenever they use
such esters, salts, chelates and derivatives. FBOs shall be required to submit additional safety
data/information when requested by the Food Authority for such cases.
Note 2- Addition of appropriate overages* to ensure adequate availability of vitamins and

minerals in the products shall be permitted based on scientific rationale. However, the
maximum proportion of overages shall not exceed as given in the Table ‘C’, below, unless
scientifically justified. Labels of such products shall make a declaration of the same as
“appropriate overages added” in the composition declaration Panel.
Table C. Permissible overages*

S.No. Micronutrient Overage (per cent)
1. Vitamin A 30
2. Vitamin C 20
3. Vitamin D 30
4. Vitamin E 10
5. Thiamine (vitamin B1) 25
6. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25
7. Niacin (vitamin B3) 10
8. Vitamin B6 25
9. Vitamin B12 25
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10. Folic acid 25
11. Pantothenic acid 10
12. Vitamin K1 30
13. Minerals 10
14. Iodine 20
*Overage means the amount of excess nutrients added above label claim during manufacture
as a means of maintaining at least the claimed amount of the ingredient(s) for the normal shelf
life of the product to compensate for the expected manufacturing / storage loss and to allow for
variation in assay performance. Where overages are more than those listed in Schedule I,
Table C, the same shall be scientifically substantiated.
List of amino acids and other nutrients and Nucleotides

A. Amino Acids and other nutrients
i. Calcium L- glutamate ii. Carnitine acetyl-L
iii. Choline iv. Choline bitartrate
v. Choline chloride vi. Choline citrate
vii. Choline hydrogen tartrate viii. Glycine
ix. L- Alanine x. L- Ornithine
xi. L- Proline xii. L-Arginine
xiii. L-Arginine hydrochloride xiv. L-Arginine L-aspartate
xv. L-Aspartic acid xvi. L-Carnitine
xvii. L-Carnitine hydrochloride xviii. L-Carnitine tartrate
xix. L-Citrulline xx. L-Cysteine
xxi. L-Cysteine hydrochloride xxii. L-Cystine
xxiii. L-Cystinedihydrochloride xxiv. L-Glutamic acid
xxv. L-Glutamine xxvi. L-Histidine
xxvii. L-Histidine hydrochloride xxviii. L-Hydroxylysine
xxix. L-Hydroxyproline xxx. L-Isoleucine
xxxi. L-Isoleucine hydrochloride xxxii. L-Leucine
xxxiii. L-Leucine hydrochloride xxxiv. L-Lysine
xxxv. L-Lysine acetate xxxvi. L-Lysine hydrochloride
xxxvii. L-Lysine L-Aspartate xxxviii. L-LysineL-glutamate dihydrate
xxxix. L-Methionine xl. L-Ornithine monohydrochloride
xli. L-Phenylalanine xlii. L-Serine
xliii. L-Threonine xliv. L-Tryptophan
xlv. L-Tyrosine xlvi. L-Valine
xlvii. Magnesium L- aspartate xlviii. Myo-Inositol (=meso-Inositol)
xlix. N-Acetyl L-cysteine l. N-Acetyl L-methionine
li. Potassium L- glutamate lii. Taurine
liii. Tyrosine acetyl-L
B. Nucleotides
i. Adenosine 5-monophosphate ii. Cytidine 5-monophosphate (CMP)
(AMP)
iii. Disodium Guanosine 5-mono iv. Disodium Inosine 5-monophosphate salt
phosphate salt
v. Disodium Uridine 5- vi. Guanosine 5-monophosphate (GMP)
monophosphate salt
vii. Inosine 5-monophosphate (IMP)
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Note. - Suitable hydrated and anhydrous forms of amino acids, and the hydrochloride, sodium, and
potassium salts of amino acids may be used. In such cases, Food Business Operators shall notify
in writing to the Authority. Food Business Operators shall be required to submit additional safety
data/information when requested by the Authority.
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Schedule – II
Plant or botanicals
S.No. Botanical name and part Official and common Permitted range of usage
used names, for adults per day (given
in terms of raw herb/
material)
1. Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.
Fruit/Root Bhindi 5-10 g (as powder)
2. Abies spectabilis (D.Don) / A. pindrow Royle / Abies webbiana Lindl (syn)
Leaf/ Fruit Talis patra / Talis bhed 2-3 g (as powder)
3. Asculus indica colebr./ A. hippocastanum
Fruit /Kernel Ban-khoda / Indian 3 – 5 g (as powder)
Horse Chestnut
300 - 500 mg (as Extract )
4. Abelmoschus moschatus / Hibiscus abelmoschus (syn)
Seed Lata kasturi 1-2 g
5. Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet ssp. indicum / A. fruiticosum
Seed/Root / Stem Atibala / kanghibala 3 – 4 g (as powder)
6. Acacia arabica Willd. (Now known as Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. ssp. indica
(Benth.) Brenan
Gum Babbul 1-3 g
Bark 5-10 g
7. Acacia catechu
Extract / heartwood Khadir/ Katha/khair 1-3 g
8. Acacia leucophloea Willd/A. farnesiana (syn)
Bark/Leaf Airmed/Trimed 3-5 g
Seed/Gum 2-3 g
9. Achillea millefolium Linn. / A. Lanulosa Nutt. (syn)
Leaf Gandana/Biranjaasif 2-3 g (as powder)
10. Achyranthes aspera (L.)/ A. bidentala
Seed/Plant Apamarga / Chirchida 5-8 g (as powder)
11. Acorus calamus Linn.
Leaf Vachha/Waj/Vacha 60-125 mg (as powder)
12. Adhatoda zeylanica / A. vasaka
Stem/ Leaf /Root/ Flower Vasa / Adusa 5-10 g
13. Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr.
Unripe fruit pulp Bilwa / Bael 5-10 g (as pulp)
Ripe fruit pulp 30-50 g (as pulp)
Leaf/Bark Bael Pather/ Bael chhal 3-6 g (as powder)
14. Ajuga bracteosa Wall.
Plant Neel Kanthi 0.5 – 1 g
15. Alangium salvifolium (L.f.) Wang. ssp. salvifolium / A. lamarckii (syn)
Fruit Ankota 2-6 g (as powder)
16. Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth/A. procera/A. odoratissima
Flower/ Stem bark / Leaf Shireesh / Siris 3-6 g (as powder)
Seed Siris 1-3 g (as powder)
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17. Alpinia galanga
Rhizome Kulanjan 1-3 g (as powder)
18. Allium cepa L.
Bulb Plandu / Pyaj 10-20 ml (as juice)
Seed Pyaj 1-3 g (as powder)
Leaf 20-40 g (as fresh)
19. Allium sativum L.
Bulb Rason/ Lahsun 1-3 g
(Not recommended during
pregnancy)
Leaf Lahsun 10-20 g (as fresh)
20. Allium stracheyi Bakerno
Whole plant Farran 2-3 g
21. Alocasia indica Spach (Now known as A. macrorhiza (L.) G. Don)
Tuber Mankand / Kasnalu 5-10 g
22. Aloe barbadensis Mill. / A. Ferox / A. vera / A. indica
Leaf Kumari / Ghikvar / 5-10 g (as pulp)
Ghrit kumari
Dried Pulp Elua -mussabar / 0.5 – 1 g
kanyasar
23. Althaea officinalis Linn.
Flower/Root Khatmi / Resha-khatmi 3-6 g (as powder)
24. Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.
Whole plant Matsyakshi / 2-3 g (as powder)
Gudarisaga
25. Amaranthus gangeticus L. (Now known as A. tricolor L.) / A. blitum L.
Aerial part Maaraish / Lal marsa - 10-20 g (as fresh)
sag / marsa
26. Amaranthus spinosus L. / A. paniculatus L. (A. hybridus L.)
Whole plant Tanduliya / Chaulai 20-30 g (as fresh)
Kateli / Jal Chaulai
27. Amomum subulatum Roxb./ A. aromaticum Roxb.
Fruit Sthula- elaa / Badi 1-3 g (as powder)
Elaichi
Seed Badi Elaichi 1-2 g (as powder )
28. Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) Blume ex Decne.
Corm Suran / Jimikand 20-50 g (as fresh)
29. Anacardium occidentale L.
Fruit kernel Kaju / Cashew nut 10-20 g
30. Anacyclus pyrethrum DC.
Root/ Seed Akarkar 100 - 250 mg (as powder)
(Not recommended for
children below 5 years)
31. Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
Fruit Ananas / Pineapple 50-100 g (as fresh)
50-100 ml (as juice)
pregnancy)
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32. Andrographis paniculata
Whole plant Kalmegh / Bhuunimba 1-3 g (as powder)
Extract
125 - 250 mg
33. Anethum sowa Roxb. ex Flem. (Now known as A. graveolens L.)
Fruit Shataahvaa / 3-6 g (as powder )
Shatapushpa/ Sowa /
Indian dill seed
Leaf Sowa 10-20 g (as fresh)
34. Angelica glauca Edgew./ A. archangelica L. / A. himalaica Krishna. & Badhwar.
Root / Root stock Chandeo / Choraka / 2-4 g (as powder)
Chora
35. Annona squamosa L (Sitaphal)./A. reticulata (Ramphal)/A. muricata (Laxmanphal)/
A. cherimola (Hanuman phal)
Fruit pulp Shareefa 20-30 g
Leaf 3-5 g (as powder)

36. Apium leptophyllum (Pers.) Muell. / A. graveolens Linn.
Fruit Ajamod / Ajmoda bhed 1-3 g (as powder)
/ celery
37. Arachis hypogaea L.
Seeds (kernel) Mungphali / peanut / 20-30 g
ground nut / sing dana
Seed oil Mungaphali tail 5-10 ml
38. Argyreia speciosa Sweet / A. nervosa (syn)
Root Vridharuka / Bridhara 3-5 g
Seed 1-2 g
39. Armoracia lapathifolia Gilib / A .rusticana Gaertn. (syn)
Leaf Horse radish 2 -5 g
40. Artemisia absinthium Linn / A.vulgaris / A. officinalis Linn / A. maritima / A.
dracunculus / A. annua
Whole plant Damanak / Afsantin / 1-2 g
Chauhar /
41. Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Jackfruit)
Ripe / unripe fruit Katahal 20-50 g
Seeds 5-10 g
42. Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb.
Ripe fruit / Unripe fruit Lakuch / Badhal 20-30 g
Seed Badhal / Dhehu 5-10 g
43. Arnebia nobilis/A. benthamii
Root Ratanjot 2-4 g
44. Asparagus adscendens Roxb.
Tuberous root Musali / Safed musali 3-6 g (as powder)
45. Asparagus officinalis L.
Root Shatavari bhed 3-6 g (as powder)
Tender Shoots 20-50 g
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46. Asparagus racemosus Willd.
Tuberous root Shatawar 3-6 g (as powder)
Tender Shoots 20-50 g
47. Asparagus sarmentosus Linn.
Tuberous root Badi shatawar 3-6 g (as powder)
48. Astragalus gummifer Labill.
Gum Kateeva gond (gum)/ 3-5 g
Tragacanth gum
49. Avena sativa L.
Seed Oat 10-30 g (as powder)
50. Averrhoa carambola L.
Fruit Karmarang / Kamarakh 10-20 g
51. Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Leaf Nimba / Neem / 1-3 g (as powder)
Margosa tree (Not recommended for
males and females
planning to conceive)
Fruit Neem 1-2 g (as pulp)
males and females
planning to conceive)
Flower 2-4 g (as powder)
Bark / Root bark 3-6 g (as powder)
52. Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. / B. bambos Linn. (syn)
Tender shoots (Young leaf) Bansh 20-30 g (as fresh)
Seed Bansh chaval 20-30 g (as powder)
Crystals Bansalochan 0.5-2 g (as powder)
53. Bacopa monnieri
Whole plant Brahmi 5-10 g (as fresh)
Extract Brahmi ghan 0.5 – 1 g
54. Basella alba L.
Leaf Poyi saag 20-30 g (as fresh)
55. Bauhinia variegata L. / B. purpureaL. / B. tomentosa. Linn / B. racemosa / B.
malabarica. Roxb.
Bark Kachnar 1-3 g
Flower / Buds Kachnar / Kurvindar / 10-20 ml (as juice)
Extract Kovindar 0.5 – 1 g
56. Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.
Fruit Kushmanda / Petha / 30-50 g (as fresh)
Bhatua
Seed 5-10 g
57. Berberis aristata DC./B. asiatica / B. lycium / B. vulgaris
Fruit / Leaf / Root / Stem Daruhaldi / kashmall 5-10 g
Root extract/ Stem extract Rasaunt 0.5-1 g
58. Bergenia linguts Wall / B.ciliatasyn. / Saxifraga lingulata Wall.
Root/ Leaf Pashanbhed / Pathar 10-20 g (for decoction)
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Chatta 3-6 g (as powder)
59. Beta vulgaris L.
Tuber Palanki / Chukandar 10-20 ml (as juice)
60. Blepharis edulis Pers. / B. linariaefolis
Root Uttangan/ Karmavridhi 5-10 g (for decoction)
Seed 3-6 g
61. Boerhavia diffusa L. (Now known as B. repens L. var. diffusa (L.) Hook.f.) / B.
Verticillata
Aerial part Punarnava / Itsit 20-30 g (for decoction)
1-3 g (as powder)
Root Bishkhapra 10-15 g (for decoction)
1-3 g (as powder)
62. Bombax malabarica / Salmalia malabarica / B. ceiba L.
Bark Shalmali / Semal / 5-10 g
Flower Semal Musali 10-20 ml (as juice)
2-5 g (as powder)
Gum/Root 1-3 g (as powder)
63. Boswellia serrata Roxb.
Oleoresin Shallaki / Kunduru / 1-3 g
Salai guggal
64. Borassus flabellifer L.
Dried inflorescence Tarkul/Taad / Taadi 1-3 g (as powder)
Seed pulp of unripe fruit 10-30 g
Exudate of stem / sap 100-200 ml (as juice)
65. Brassica campestris L. (Now known as B. rapa L. ssp. campestris (L.) Clapham)
Seed Sarshap/ 10-20 g (as paste)
Seed oil Sarson 10-20 ml
66. Brassica juncea (L.) Czern./B. nigra Linn.
Seed Rajikaa / Rai / Raai 1-2 g
Leaf Rai 10-20 g (as fresh)
67. Brassica rapa L.
Tuber Shalgam / 20-40 g
Leaf Shaljam 20-30 g (as fresh)
68. Buchanania lanzan Spreng.
Seed Priyala / Chirounji 5-10 g (as powder)
69. Butea monosperma Taub / B. frondosa
Seed Palash / Dhark 1–3g
Gum 0.5-1.5 g
Root/Bark 5-10 g (for decoction)
70. Bixa orellana Linn.
Seed Sindhuri / Annato Plant 1-3 g

71. Caesalpinia bonducella (L.) Flem. (Now known as C. bonduc (L.) Roxb. C.crista)
Leaf /Bark / Seed Putikaranj / Karanjuva / 2-3 g
Latakaranja
72. Cajanus cajan (Linn.) Millsp.
Seed Adaki / Arahar / Tuvar 20-30 g
ki daal
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73. Camellia sinensis
Tea leaf Chai patti Upto 10 g per day dried or
processed leaf as infusion
Extract Tea extract 0.5 – 2 g

Tea catachins Green tea catechins 0.3-0.7 g
74. Canavalia ensiformis sensu Baker (Now known as C. gladiata (Jacq.) DC.)
Fresh pod Sem 30-50 g
Seed 5-10 g
75. Canscora decussata (Roxb.) J.F. and J.H. Schult.
Leaf Bangiya / Sankhapusphi 2-4 g (as powder)
76. Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew./ C. aphylla Edgew (syn)

Fruit Kareer / Dela 10-20 g
77. Capparis seppiara Linn. / C. spinosa Linn.
Root / Plant Himsraa/ Kakadaani 5 – 10 g (as powder / for
decoction)
78. Capsicum annum L. var. annum
Unripe fruit Hari Mirch 1-5 g
Ripe fruit Lal Mirch 0.5-1 g (as powder)
79. Capsicum frutescens L.
Fruit Simla mirch 30-50 g (as fresh)
80. Carica papaya L.
Ripe fruit Erand karkaki / Papita 50-100 g
Unripe fruit Papita 30 -50 g
pregnancy)
Leaf/Juice 5 – 10 g/ml (for decoction)
pregnancy)
81. Carissa carandas L. / C. spinarum L.
Fruit Karmard / Karounda 10 – 20 g
Bark Garnaa 10-20 g (for decoction)
82. Carthamus tinctorius L.
Flower / Leaf / Seed Kusumbh / Barre 2-4 g (as powder)
Seed oil Barre –tail 5-10 ml
83. Carum carvi L.
Fruit Krishna jeerak/ Syaha 1-3 g (as powder)
/kala jeera
84. Cassia absus L.
Seed Chakshushya / Chaksu 2-5 g
85. Cassia occidentalis L.
Leaf Kasmard / Kasoundi 5-10 g
Seed / Fruit 1-3 g
86. Cassia tora L. / C. alata L.
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Leaf/Juice Chakarmard / 10-20 g/ml
Seed Chakwad 3-5 g (as powder)
87. Cassia fistula Linn.

Fruit / Tender fruit Aaragavadh / Amaltas 10-20 g (as pulp)
Seed / Bark Amaltas 2-5 g (as powder)
88. Cassia angustifolia/ C. acutifolia / C. senna L
Seed/Leaf Swarnapatri / Sanay / 0.5 – 2 g (as powder)
Senna
Extract 125 – 250 mg
89. Cedrus deodar Roxb.
Seed/Wood/Bark Devdaru / Devdar 3-6 g (as powder)
Oil 2-4 ml
90. Celosia argentea L. var. argentea
Seed Shitivaaraka / Surwali / 3-6 g
Safed murga
91. Celastrus paniculatus

Seed Jyothishmati / 2 – 3 g (as powder)
Malkanguni
Oil 1-2 ml
92. Celastrus paniculata willd.
Seed Jyothishmati / 3-5g
Seed oil Maalkangni 5 - 15 drops
93. Centella asiatica (L.) Urban
Whole Plant Mandukaparni / Brahmi 20-30 g (as fresh)
Leaf (Galpatri) / Manduki 3-5 g (as powder)
Extract Brahmi 0.5 – 1 g
94. Centratherum anthelminticum
Fruit/Seed Aranya jeerak/ Kali- 1–3g
jeeri / Van- jeeri
95. Chenopodium album L.
Whole plant/Leaf Vasthuka/ Bathua 20-30 g (as fresh)
Seed Bathua 2-5 g
96. Chlorophytum borivillianum / C. arundinaceum/ C. tuberosum
Root Musali safed / Musali 3 – 6 g (as powder)

97. Cicca acida (L.) Merrill
Fruit Harfa rewadi 10-20 g
98. Cicer arietinum L.
Tender leaf Chanak / Chana / 30-50 g (as fresh)
Kalachana
Seed Chana / Kalachana 20-30 g
99. Cichorium endivia
Seed/Root Kasani/Chicory 5-10 g
100. Cinnamomum tamala Nees/ Eberm. / C. wightii
Leaf Tamalpatra/ Tejapatra 2-3 g
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101. Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (Now known as C. verum J. S. Presl.)/ C. cassia
(syn) / C. aromaticum
Bark Twak / Dalchini 1-2 g
(Ceyloni) (Not recommended during
pregnancy)
102. Cissampelos pareria L. var. hirsuta (Buch. Ham. ex DC.) Forman.
Leaf / Whole Plant/ Root Patha/ Padhi 3 – 6 g (as powder)
103. Cissus quadrangularis L.
Aerial part Astisamhara / Hadjod 20-30 g (as fresh)
Stem Hadjod 3-6 g
Extract 0.5 – 1 g
104. Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard.
Fruit / Root / Leaf Indarvaruni / Indarun / 0.25-0.5 g (as powder)
Indrayan (Not recommended during
pregnancy)
105. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. ex Eckl.and Zeyh. var. fistulosus (Stocks) Stewart
Fruit Tinda 20-40 g (as fresh)
106. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsura and Nakai
Fruit Tarbuj 50-100 g (as pulp)
Seed 3-6 g
Seed oil 1-3 ml
107. Citrus aurantifolia (Christm. and Panz.) Swingle / C. medica / C. acida. Roxb.
Fruit / Leaf / Root Nimbuca / Nimbu 3-5 ml (as juice)
108. Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm.f.
Fruit / Leaf / Root Jambeer / Jameerinibu 5-10 ml (as juice)
109. Citrus maxima (Burm.)Merr./ C.grandis L
Fruit / Leaf Chakotara / 30-50 g (as fresh)
Sadaphala 5-10 ml (as juice)
110. Citrus medica L.var.medica
Fruit Turanuj / Bijoura 5-10 ml (as juice)
111. Citrus reticulata Blanc.
Fruit / Leaf Narangi / Santra 30-50 ml (as juice)
112. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Fruit / Leaf Mousami 50-100 ml (as juice)
113. Clerodendron infortunatum
Whole plant Bhandiri / Bhaandi / 10 – 20 ml (as juice)
Bhatechh
114. Clerodendrum phlomidis
Whole plant Arani / 10-20 g (for decoction)
Laghuagnimandh 3-5 g (as powder)
115. Clerodendrum serratum
Whole plant Bharangi 3-6 g (as powder)
116. Clitoria ternatea Linn.
Root/Seed Girikarnika / Aparajita 1-3 g
117. Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt. / C. indica / C. cardifolia (syn)
Leaf Bimbi/ Kundru phal / 5-10 g
Kuntru shak (Not recommended for
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Stem Kundru 3-6 g (as powder)
Whole plant Kundru 3-6 g (as powder)
5-10 ml (as juice)
Fruit Kundru 20-50 g (as fresh)
118. Cocos nucifera L.
Endosperm Nariyal 10-20 g
Water Nariyal jala 100-200 ml
Flower Nariyal 5-10 g
Shell / Fibre / Whole fruit Ash 125 – 250 mg
119. Cocculus hirsutus (L.) Theob.
Leaf / Whole plant Chilihintha / Jalajamani 10-20 g (for decoction)
2 – 4 g (as powder)
120. Coix lacryma-jobi L.
Seed Millet/ Gavedhukaa/ 10-20 g
Gargari
121. Coffea arabica / C. robusta
Seed (Dry/Green) Kaaphi / Kahava / 3-5 g
Coffee (Not recommended for
122. Coleus forskohlii / C. aromaticus / C. barbatus (syn)
Root / Leaf / Whole plant Gandiva / Pathachoor / 3-5 g (as powder)
Parn-yavani ( Not recommended for
123. Coleus vettiveroides K.C. Jacob.
Stem / Leaf / Root Hrivera / Baalatka 3-5 g (as powder)
124. Coleticum luteum Baker
Corm Suranjan / Suranjan- 0.5 - 1 g (Not
kadvi recommended in children
below 5 years and
pregnant mothers)
125. Colocasia antiquorum Schott. (Now known as C. esculenta (L.) Schott.)
Rhizome Pindalaka/ Arvi/ 20-30 g (as fresh)
Aaluki (Not recommended for
126. Commelina bengalensis L.
Whole plant Karnsphota / 3-6 g
karnmorata / Kausar
127. Commiphora wightii
Oleoresin Guggal 2-4 g
128. Commiphora myrrha
Oleoresin Hirabol 2-4 g
( Not recommended for
129. Convolvulus pluricaulis / Evolvus alsinoides
Whole plant (with white or Shankh-pushpi / 10-20 g (for decoction)
bluish flowers) Vishnukranta
130. Convolvulus turpethum / Iporius turpethum
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Root / Seed Sygma-kali nishoth / 2-4 g (as powder)
Safed Nishoth
131. Coptis teeta Wall. / C. chinensis syn
Whole plant Mamira / Tiktamoola 1-3 g ( as powder)
132. Corchorus acutangulus Lam. (Now known as C. aestuans L.) / C. capasularis L / C.
olitorius L
Aerial part Chunchu / kaala / 10-20 ml (as juice)
shaak / palva saag /
Chench
133. Cordia dichotoma Forst. f. (C. wallichii G.Don)
Fruit Shlashmotaka / Lisora / 10-20 g
gondra
134. Cordia rotthii Roem. and Schult. (Now known as C. gharaf (Forssk.) Ehrenb and
Asch.
Fruit Chhota Lisora / Lasudi 10-20 g
135. Coriandrum sativum L.
Fruit / Seed Dhanyaka / Dhaniya 1-3 g (as powder)
Aerial part / Fresh leaf Dhaniya 10-20 ml (as juice)
136. Costus speciosus / C. koeniga (syn)
Rhizome / Root Kebuka / Kemuk 2-4 g (as powder)
137. Crataeva nurvala Buch- ham / C. megna DC
Fruit/Bark/Leaf Varun / Barana 10-20 g (for decoction)
138. Crocus sativus L.
Style/ Stigma Kumkum 25-50 mg
(Kesar) (Not recommended for
139. Cucumis melo L. / C. melo L. var. momordica Duthie and Fuller / C. melo L. var.
utilissimus (Roxb.) Duthie and Fuller
Fruit Kharbooja 50-100 g
Seed 1-3 g (as powder)
140. Cucumis sativus L.
Seed Tripasha / 3-6 g (as powder)
Khira/cucumber
Fruit Khira 50-100 g (as fresh)
141. Cucurbita maxima Duch. ex Lam.
Seed Peetkushmand/ 5 -10 g
Kashiphal/ kaddu
Fruit Kashiphal 50-100 g (as fresh)
142. Cucurbita pepo L.
Fruit Kushmand / Safed 50-100 g (as fresh)
Kaddu / safed petha
Seed Safed petha 5-10 g (as powder)
143. Cuminum cyminum L.
Fruit Jeerak / Jeera / safed 1-3 g (as powder)
144. Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.
Tuber Talmuli / 3-5 g
Kalimushli
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145. Curcuma amada Roxb.
Rhizome Aamra haridra / 5-10 g (as fresh )
Ambaahaldi 2-4 g (as powder)
146. Curcuma angustifolia
Root Tavakasheer/ Tavkshir / 2-5 g
Tikhur
147. Curcuma longa L.
Rhizome Haldi 1-3 g (as powder)
Fresh Rhizome / Leaf 5-10 ml (as juice)
148. Curcuma zedoaria Roxb. (Now known as C. aromatica Salisb.)
Rhizome Karchura / Kachur 1-3 g (as powder)
149. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Pod/Seed Gaurphali /Guar / Guar 20-30 g (as powder)
gum
Gum 5-10 g (as powder)
150. Cymbopogon citratus(DC.) Stapf / C. coloratusStapf / C. jwarankusa (Jones)
Schult / C. martini (Roxb.)Wats
Whole plant Lamajjaka / Harichaya / 1-3 g (as infusion)
Rosha Ghas / lemon
grass
151. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
Leaf / Whole plant Durva / Duba 3-5 g
152. Cyperus rotundus L. / C. seariosus R. Br
Rhizome Mushtaka / Nagarmotha 2-5 g
/ Bhadramushtaka
153. Daucus carota L.
Tuberous root Gajar 50-100 g (as fresh)
50-100 ml (as juice)
pregnancy)
154. Desmodium gangeticum / D. latifolium
Whole plant / Root Shaalparnii / Sarvan 5-10 g (for decoction)
2-5 g (as powder)
155. Dillenia indica L.
Fleshy fresh sepals / Bark / Bhavya /Chalta 10-20 g (for decoction)
Leaf
40-50 g (as fresh)
Fruit
156. Dioscorea alata L. / D. deltoidea
Tuber / Aerial bulbs Kathalu / 10-20 g
Extract Shingali 0.5-1 g
157. Dioscorea bulbifera L.
Tuber /Aerial bulbs Varahikand / Genthi / 20-30 g (as fresh)
Taradi 5-10 g (as powder)
Extract 0.5-1 g
158. Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill / D. pentaphyla L
Tuber Madhvaluk / Suthani 5-10 g
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159. Diplezia maxima
Tender shoots Lungru 30-50 g
Root 5 – 10 g
160. Diospyros peregrina Gurke (Now known as D. malabarica (Desr.) Kostel)
Ripe fruit Tinduka / Tendu / 20-30 g
Gab
Unripe fruit Gab 4-8 g (as powder)
Bark / Leaf / Seed 3-5 g (as powder)
161. Dluchea lameolata C.B. Clarke
Aerial parts / Leaf Razana / Vaaya-surai 5-10 g (as powder)
162. Dolichos biflorus L. (Now known as Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)
Seed Kulath / Kulathi 20-30 g
Gontha
163. Dolichos lablab L. (Now known as Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet)
Seed Nishpaav/ Sem/ 20-40 g (as seed)
Semphali
Tender Pod Sem 30-40 g (as fresh)
164. Echinochloa frumentacea Link / Panicum frumentacea (syn)
Fruit Sanwa / Shyamaka 30-50 g
165. Eclipta prostata L. / E. alba (syn)
Whole plant Bhringaraj/ Bhangra 3-6 g (as powder)
166. Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton
Seed Elaa/ Sukshma elaa/ 250-500 mg (as powder)
Chhoti elaichi
167. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. ssp. coracana (Finger millet)
Seed Madhuli / Madua / Ragi 20-50 g
168. Elsholtzia cristata Willd. / E. ciliate (syn)
Leaf Ajogandha 5-10 ml (as juice)
Seed 2-3 g
169. Emblica officinalis Gaertn. (Now known as Phyllanthus emblica L.)
Fruit Amalaki/ Anwala / 20-30 g (as fresh)
Amla 3-6 g (as powder )
5-10 ml (as juice)
Extract 1-3 g
170. Embelia ribes Burm. f.
Fruit Vidanga / Vai-vidanga 1-2 g
/ Bhabhiranga (Not recommended for
females planning to
conceive)
171. Embelica tsjeriam -cotton A.DC / E. robusta (syn)
Fruit Vidanga (bhed) / Bai- 5-10 g (as powder)
vidang (bhed)
172. Enicostemma littorale Blume
Whole plant Maamajaka / Mamejwa 2-3 g
/ Naai
Extract 0.5 – 1 g
173. Ephedra gerardiana Wall.
Leaf/Whole plant Somlata / 2-3 g (as powder)
Som /
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Somvalli
174. Euphorbia hidra Linn. / E. thymifolis Linn.
Whole plant Dugdhika / Dudhi 3-5 g (as powder)
175. Euphorbia neriifolia/ E. pilosa / E. royalana / E. dracunculoides
Stem (tender) after boiling Snuhi / 10-20 g (as fresh)
Thuhar /
Sehund 3-5 g (as fresh)
Leaf (Not recommended for
children below 5 years and
pregnant women)
20 – 30 mg
Latex
176. Euryale ferox Salisb.
Seed Makhana / 20-30 g (as seed)
Fox-nut 3-5 g (as powder)
177. Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. / F. tataricum Gaertn. / F. essence
Seed Kuttu 30 -50 g
178. Ferula asafoetida L. / Syn. F. foetida Regal/ F. narthex. Boiss
Oleo-gum resin Hingu / 60- 125 mg (as powder)
Hing / Heeng
179. Ficus benghalensis L.
Fruit Vatt / Nyagrodha / 40-50 g
Baragad
Shoot / Bark / Aerial root 5-10 g (for decoction)
2-5 g (as powder)
180. Ficus carica L. / F. palmata
Fruit Anjeer / fig / phalguni / 20-30 g
Indian fig
Leaf / Bark 3 – 5 g (as powder)
181. Ficus glomerata Roxb. (Now known as F. racemosa L.)
Fruit / Leaf Udumbara / Gular 20-30 g (as fresh)
Bark 3 – 5 g (as powder)

182. Ficus hispida L.f.
Fruit Kathgulara / 10-20 g
Bark Kakodumba
3 – 5 g (as powder)
Tender leaf Kathgulara 20-40 ml (as juice)
183. Ficus locar Buch. Ham / F. infectoria
Fruit / Stem / Bark / Leaf Plaksha / Pakad 5-10 g
184. Ficus religiosa L.
Fruit / Tender Leaf Aswath /Pipal / Peepal 5-10 g
Bark 3 – 5 g (as powder)

185. Flacourtia ramontchi L’ Herit (Now known as F. indica (Burm.f.) Merr.) / F.
jangomas (Lour.) Raeusch
Fruit Vikantaka / Katai / 5-10 g
Kanghu /Surva vruksha
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186. Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Fruit Mishraya / Sounf / 3-6 g (as powder)
Fennel seed

187. Fumaria vaillantii (Lois.) Hook. f. and Thoms. var. indica Haussk. (Now known as F.
indica (Haussk.) Pugsley) / F. parviflora (syn)
Whole plant Parpat / 1-3 g (as powder)
Pittapapda
188. Garcinia indica (Thour.) Choisy / G. cambogia
Mature fruit Vrukshamala / Kokam 10-20 ml (as juice)
5-10 g (as powder)
Butter/ Oil 3-5 g/ml

Extract 1–2g
189. Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. ex Buch-Ham.
Fruit rind Vatasamla / Amalbeda 5-10 ml/g (as
juice/powder)
190. Gardenia gummifera Linn. F
Gum Naadihingu / 250 – 500 mg
Dikkamaali
191. Gardenia turgida Roxb. (Now known as Ceriscoides turgida (Roxb.) Tirveng.)
Gum Kharahara /Mahapindi / 1-3 g (as powder)
Kharahatta
192. Gentiana kurroo Royle.
Rhizome / Root Trayamana / Trayanta 1–3g
193. Gisekia pharnaceoides L.
Leaf Elavallukavari / Baluka 5-10 g
Saga
194. Glycine max (L.) Merr.
Seed Soya / Soyabean 20-40 g
Soya proteins 10-20 g
195. Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
Root / Stolon Madhuyasti / 5-10 g (as powder)
Yashtimadhu / Mulethi
/ liquorice
196. Gloriosa superba Linn.
Root / Tubers Langali / Kalihari 125 – 250 mg (not
indicated in children and
lactating mothers)
197. Gmelina arborea Roxb. / Premna arborea Roth (syn)
Fruit Gambhari / Gamhari / 20-30 g
Kaashmari
Stem /Bark / Leaf 3 – 5 g (as powder)
198. Gmelina asiatica L.
Fruit Gopabhadra, Badhara 20-30 g
Stem / Bark / Leaf 1 – 3 g ( as powder)
199. Gossypium herbaceum / G. arboreum L.
Seed Karpasi/ Kapas/ 10-20 g
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Root Cotton 3 – 6 g (as powder)
200. Grewia hirsuta Vahl
Root / Stem Nagabala / Gulsakari 5-10 g (as powder)
Fruit 3- 5 g
201. Grewia populifolia Vahl (Now known as G. tenax (Forssk.) Fiori)
Bark / Fruit Gangeru / Gangeran 5-10 g (as powder)
202. Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl / G. sclerophylla / G. optiva
Fruit Dhanvana / Dhamin 20-30 g
Bark 3 – 5 g powder
203. Gymnema sylvestre B. Br.
Plant Meshashrungi / Gudmar 5-10 g (for decoction)
/ Madhunashini 3-5 g (as powder)
Extract Gudmar 0.5-1 g
204. Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq. (Now known as Cleome gynandra L.) / G.
pentaphyla DC
Seed Ajagandha / Hurhur 1-3 g (as powder)
Whole plant Hurhur 10-20 ml (as juice)
205. Habenaria intermedia / H. acuminata THW /H. edgeworthi
Root tuber / Rhizome Vruddhi / Ridhi 3-5 g
206. Hedychium spicatum Ham ex Smith / H. album
Rhizome Shatti / Kapur-Kachari 3-5 g
207. Helicteres isora Linn.
Pod (fruit) / Bark / Leaf Avartani / Avartaki / 3-6 g (as powder)
Marodphali
208. Heliotropium indicum Linn.
Whole plant Hastishundi / 3-6 g (as powder)
Vrisehikaali
209. Hemidesmus indicus syn. Periploca indicus L.
Root / Stem Anantmula 3-6 g
210. Hibiscus rosasinensis L.
Flower Japakusum/ Gudahal 1-3 g (as powder)
pregnancy)
211. Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Leaf Abaasthaki/Patawa 5-10 g (as powder)
Seed Patawa 1-3 g (as powder)
Ripe calyx 5-10 g (as powder)
212. Hippophae rhamnoides L. / H. salicifolia
Fruit / Leaf Amlavetasa / Leh-beri/ 10-20 g
Chharma/ Sea buck
thorn
Extract Amalvets 0.5-2 g
213. Hordeum vulgare L.
Seed Yava/Jau 30-50 g
Aerial parts (processed)/Ash 2-5 g
214. Hygrophila spinose / H. auriculata syn. / H. schull (ham)
Seed Kokilaksha/ Ikshura / 3–6g

Tal makhana
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Whole plant 1 – 3 g (as ash)
215. Hypericum perforatum
Leaf / Whole plant Basant 3-6 g
Plant extract 0.5-1 g
216. Hyssopus officinalis Linn.
Whole plant Zuufea dayaa-kunji 3-5 g
217. Illicium verum Hook. f.
Fruit Badiyan Khatai 250 - 500 mg (as powder)
/Aniseed star
218. Inula racemosa. Hook / I. roylanna non- DC (syn)
Root Pushkar mool / 1-3 g (as powder)
Pokhar mool
219. Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. / I. raptans por (syn)
Leaf Kalambi / Kalamisaag 20-30 g
220. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.
Tuber Shakarkandi / 20-30 g
Mukhaalwka /
Sweet potato
221. Ipomoea digitata auct. non L. (Now known as I. mauritiana Jacq.)
Root/Tuber Kasheer – vidhara / 3-6 g
Seed Vidarikand 1-2 g
222. Ipomia nil Linn. / Convolvulus nil Linn. / Convolvulus biobatus (syn)
Seed Shankhini / Krishanbeej 3-5 g (Not recommended
/ Kaaladana in children below 5 years
and pregnant women)
223. Juglans regia Linn. / J. cineraria L.
Fruit/Endosperm Akshod / Akhrot / 10-20 g
Walnut
Leaf/Bark 3-5 g
224. Juniperus communis
Flower/Leaf Hapusha / Hauber 2–6g
225. Jusmin auriculata Vahl. / J. humile Linn.
Leaf / Flower Yuthika / Juhil / Swarn- 3-5 g
yuthika (swarnjati)
226. Jusmn officinale Linn. / J. grandiflorum
Leaf / Flower Jaati / Chameli / Jasmin 3-5 g
227. Kaempferin galanga Linn.
Rhizome Sugandhvacha / 500mg – 1 g
Chandevmula
228. Kigelia pinnata Jaeg. DC .
Fruit Balam kheera 20-30 g
Stem / Bark 3-6 g
229. Lagenaria vulgaris Ser. (Now known as L. siceraria (Mol.) Standl.)
Fresh fruit Katutumbi / Tumbini 10-20 g
Seed Alabu 1-3 g (as powder)
230. Lagerstroemia indica / L. parviflora
Leaf Jarul 6 - 12 g (as powder )
Extract Frash/ Faransh 1-2 g
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231. Lens culinaris Medik.
Seed Masura 20-40 g
232. Lepidium sativum L.
Seed Chandershoola / 3-6 g (as powder)
Chansur / Halon / (Not recommended during
Garden cress pregnancy)
Aerial part Chansur 30-50 g (as fresh)
233. Leptadenia reticulata (Retz.)W. and A.
Leaf/ Aerial part Jeevanti/ Dodisaka/ 20-30 g (as fresh)
Hemavati
5-10 g (for decoction)
Root / Whole plant 3-5 g (as powder)
234. Leucas cephalotus (Koenig ex Roth) Spreng./ L. aspera
Leaf Drona pushpi / Guma 20-30 g (as fresh)
3-5 g (as powder)
235. Limonia acidissima L.
Fruit Kapittha / Kainth / 20- 40 g (as fruit)
Wood apple
1-3 g
Leaf/Bark extract
236. Linum usitatissimum L.
Seed Alasi / Atasi/ 10-20 g
linseed/flaxseed
Seed oil Atasi ka tail 10-20 ml
237. Litchi chinensis Sonner
Fruit Litchi 30-50 g
238. Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.
Whole plant Katu koshatakri / Torai 5 -10 g (as powder)
/ dhartorai / ridged
gourd
Fruit Torai 30-50 g (as fresh)
239. Luffa cylindrica (L.)M. Roem. / L. echinata (devdali)
Fruit Dhaamargava /Nenua / 20-40 g (as fresh)
Rajkoshataki
Seed Nenua 1-3 g (as powder)
240. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (Now known as L. lycopersicum (L.) Karsten.)
Fruit Tamatar/ tomato 20-40 g (as fresh)
241. Madhuca indica Gmel.(Now known as M. longifolia (Koen.) Macbride var. / M.

longifolia (Koenig) Macbride var. latifolia)
Flower Madhuca / Mahua / jal 10-15 g (as flower)
mahua
Fruit Mahua 10-15 g
Seed oil Koyna ka tail 2-5 ml

242. Malva sylvestris L. / M. rotundifolia
Fruit Suvarchala / Khubharaji 5-7 g (as powder)
/ Gulkhair
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Leaf Gulkhair 3-6 g (as powder)
243. Mangifera indica L.
Ripe fruit Aamar / Aam 50-150 g
Unripe fruit pulp Aam 10-30 g
Seed kernel Aam Beej / Majja 1-2 g (as powder)
Leaf / Bark Aam 3-5 g
Extract of leaf Amara (ghan) 0.5-1 g
244. Maranta arundinacea L.
Rhizome Kookaineer (Sidha)/ 10-30 g (as powder)
Ararota/ Arrow-root
245. Marrubium vulgare Linn.
Whole plant Fasaasiyum 3-5 g (as powder)
246. Marsilea minuta L.
Leaf / Whole plant Sunishannak/ 10-20 g (as fresh)
Chowpatia 2-4 g (as powder)
Extract Chowpatia 0.5-1 g
247. Mentha spicata L. / M. arvensis L. / M. aquatica Linn./ M. suaveolans
Aerial part Putina/ Pudina 3-5 g
248. Mentha piperata L./ Mentha spp.
Leaf Peppermint / Sat pudina 2-5 g (as fresh)
1-2 g (as dry)
Distilled oil/Extract 10-30 mg
249. Mesua ferrea Linn.
Stemen/Flower bud Nagkesar 1-3 g
250. Microstylis musifera Ridley
Tuber Jivaka 3-5 g
251. Microstylis wallichii Lindl. (Now known as Malaxis acuminate D. Don)
Tuber Rishabhka 5-10 g
252. Mimosa pudica
Whole plant/Seed Lajjalu / Lajwanti 3-6 g
253. Mimusops elengi L.
Pericarp Bakula / Maulsiri 20-40 g
Flower Maulsiri 5-10 g
Bark 3-5 g
254. Mimusops hexandra Roxb. (Now known as Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dub.)
Pericarp Khirni 20-40 g
255. Momordica charantia L.
Fresh fruit / seed Karabelwa / Karela 30-50 g (as fresh)
3-5 g (as seed)

Dried fruit / seed
0.5-1 g
Extract (Not recommended for

females planning to
conceive and children
below 5 years)
256. Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd.
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Root Karkotaka / Khekhasa/ 3-6 g (as powder)
Karkoda
Fruit Khekhasa 30-50 g
257. Monochoria vaginalis (Burm.f.)Presl.
Rhizome Indivara 3-6 g
258. Moringa oleifera Lam. / M. concanensis Nimmo
Leaf Shiguru/ Sahijan / 10-20 g (as fresh or paste)
Muringya / Lal 2-5 g (as powder)
sehanjan
Seed Sahijan / Muringya 2-6 g (as fresh)
Pod 40-80 g (as fresh)

2-5 g (as powder)
Flower 10-20 g (as fresh)
Extract of Bark/ Leaf/Fruit 0.5-1 g
259. Morus alba L. / M. Indica / M. nigra
Fruit Shahtoot / Toot 20-30 g
Tender leaf / Bark / Flower 3-5 g
260. Morchella esculenta/M. elata
Fruiting body Guchhi 10-20 g
261. Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. / M. prurita Honk.
Root Atma Gupta / 10-20 g (for decoction
Kapikachhu / Kawach/ after processing)
Concha
Pod Kawach 20-30 g (as fresh after
processing)
Seed 3-6 g
Extract 0.5-1 g
262. Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. / M. exotica Linn (Kamini)
Leaf / Fruit Kaidarya /meetha 5-10 g
neem/ Kadhipatta
263. Musa paradisiaca L.
Flower Kadali / Kela / banana / 20-30 g
plantain
Fresh shoot Kela 20-50 g
10-20 ml (as juice)
Ripe Fruit 30-50 g
Unripe Fruit 10-20 g
264. Myrica esculenta Buch. Ham. / M. nagi Hook
Fruit Kataphala / Kaiphal 5-10 g
Bark Kaiphal 2-3 g
265. Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Seed (kernel) Jatiphala / Jaiphala / 0.25- 1.0 g
Jatipatra (Caution: excessive use
may cause giddiness)
Aril (outer part of fruit) Javitri 0.25 -1 g (as powder)
266. Myristica malabarica Lam.
Seed Pashika / Pashupati / 0.5 -2 g
Jangali Jayaphala
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Aril Jangali javitri 0.25 -1 g
267. Nardostachys jatamansi DC / N. grandiflora
Stem/Aerial parts Jatamansi / mansi 2-5 g
Extract 0.25-0.50 g
268. Nasturtium officinale/ N. aquaticum
Leaf Chhu-nalli / Water- 10-20 g
cress /
Piriya - haalim
269. Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
Flower Kamal / Padam 3-6 g (as powder)
Rhizome Bhen / Bhain 30-50 g (as fresh)
Stalk Murar / Kamalgatta 30-50 g (as fresh)
Seed kamalbeej 3-6 g (as powder)
270. Nymphaea alba Linn/ N. rubra/ N. stellate
Rhizome/ Seed Kumud – utpala / 10-20 g
Kamlini/ Nilofer
/Shavet/ rakta / neel
kamal
Flower 3-6 g
271. Nigella sativa L.
Seed Kalaunji / Kaala jaaji 1-3 g(Not recommended
during pregnancy)
272. Nilgirianthus ciliatus (Nees) / Strobilanthes ciliatus (syn)
Fruit Sehachara 3-5 g (as powder)
273. Nyctanthes arbortristis L.
Flower Parijat / Shephaali/ 1-2 g
Harshringara
Leaf / Seed Harshringara 1-3 g
274. Ocimum basilicum L. / O. pilosum Wild.
Leaf Barbari /Bhavari Tulsi/ 3-6 ml (as juice)
Niajboo 1-3 g (as powder)
Seed 125-250 mg
Extract 0.25-0.50 g
275. Ocimum gratissimum L.
Leaf / Seed Vriddha tulasi / Ram 1-3 g (as powder)
Extract Tulasi 0.25-0.50 g
276. Ocimum sanctum L. (Now known as Ocimum tenuiflorum L.)
Leaf Tulasi / Surasa / vrinda 2-5 g
Seed Tulasi 1-2 g
Extract 0.25-0.50 g
277. Olea europaea
Seed Zaitoon / Jaitun 10-20 g
Oil 10 – 20 ml
278. Onosma bracteatum
Whole plant/Leaf Gojihraa /Gaozabaan 5-10 g
279. Onosma hispidum/ O. echioides Linn.
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Root Ratanjot 3-5 g
280. Operculina turpethum / Ipomea turpethum (syn)
Root/Seed Trivrat / 1-3 g
Nishoth (Not recommended for
281. Ophiocordyceps sinensis / O. indica D.Don
Whole plant Keetjaadi 20-60 mg
282. Opuntia vulgaris / O. dillenii
Ripe fruit Nagphani / 10-20 g (as fresh)
Chhiter thohar
283. Orchis latifolia L. (Now known as Dactylorhiza hategeria (D. Don) Soo)
Tuber Mynjataka / 3-5 g (as powder)
Salampanja /
Salam-mishu
284. Origanum majorana L. / Majorana hostensis (syn)
Leaf Marubaka / 5-10 drops (as juice)
Marnaa
285. Oroxylum indicum
Bark/Seed Shyonok /Sonapatha / 5-10 g (for decoction)
Talvarphali /Tataplang 3-5 g (as powder)
286. Oryza sativa L.
Seed Shali-tandul / 50-100 g
Root stock Chawal - shali
10-20 g (for decoction)
287. Oxalis corniculata L.
Leaf Changeri / Chukraa / 5-10 ml (as juice)
Tinpatia
288. Paederia foetida Linn.
Whole Plant Prasarini / Gandh 5-10 g (for decoction)
Prasarini
289. Panax pseudo ginseng Wall / P. quinquefolium Linn. / P. schinseg Knees.
Root Laxmana 1-3 g (as powder)
290. Pandanus odoratissimus L.f. / P. facicularis Linn.
Oil Kethaki / Koedaa/ 2-5 drops
Kewada
Flower 2-5 g
291. Panicum miliaceum L. (Millet)
Seed (grains) Chinast /Cheenaa 50-100 g
292. Papaver somniferum L.

Seed Posta-daana / 1-2 g (if taken regularly)
Khas-Khas 2-5 g (as powder –
occasionally)
293. Parmelia perlata (Huds) Ach.

Whole plant Lichen / Shaileya / 3-5 g
Shailpushp /
Chhareela
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294. Paspalum scrobiculatum L. (Kodo millet)
Seed Kodrava /Kodon/ 50-100 g
Kodo
295. Pedalium murex Linn.
Fruit Brihat Gokshura 5 – 10 g (for decoction)
Bada gokharu 3-5 g (as powder)
296. Pennisetum typhoideum L. C. Rich. (Now known as P. americanum (L.) K. Schum.)
(Millet)
Seed Bajra 20-40 g
297. Peucedanum graveolens (L.) Benth. and Hook.f
Seed Shepu 1-3 g
298. Phaseolus aconitifolius Jacq. (Now known as Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal)
Seed Makushtha / 20-50 g
Whole plant Moth -dal 3 – 6 g (as powder)
299. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. (Now known as Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek var. radiata)
Seed Jangali moong 20-50 g
Whole plant 3 – 6 g (as powder)
300. Phaseolus lunatus L.
Pod Sem 25-50 g (as pulse)
301. Phaseolus mungo L. (Now known as Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper)
Seed Masha / 20-50 g (as pulse)
Urad - kale
302. Phaseolus radiatus L. / P. trilobus Sensu.
Seed Mudga / 50-100 g (as pulse)
Mudgaparni /
Moong
303. Phaseolus vulgaris L. / P. namus Linn.
Pod / Seed Lobia /Rajma / 10-20 g (as pulse)
Kidney bean
304. Phoenix dactilifera L.
Fruit Kharjuura /Khajur / 20-30 g
Chuhara
305. Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. / P. acaulis
Fruit Kharjuura/Khajoor – 20-30 g
jungli
Nira (Sap) Khajoor 30-50 ml (as fresh juice)
306. Phyllanthus amarus / P. urinaria / P. fraternus Webster
Plant Tamlaki 5-10 g
/Bhumyamalaki/
Bhui - amla
Extract Tamlaki 0.5-1 g
307. Physalis alkekengi L.
Fruit Raajabutraka /Winter 5-10 g
cherry /Kaknaj
308. Physalis minima L.
Fruit Tankaari /Papoto 10-20 g
309. Physalis peruviana L.
Fruit Parpoti (var) / 10-20 g
Rasbhari
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310. Picorhiza kurroa Royle Ex. Benth / P. scrophularii flora
Root Katuk / Kutaki / 1-3 g (as powder)
Extract Kulaki (Bheda) 125-250 mg
311. Pimpinella anisum L.
Fruit Anisoon / 1-3 g
Aniseed
Oil 0.5 - 1 ml
312. Pinus excelsa / P. wallichiana (syn)
Fruit Kail / 5-10 g
Oil Saral (var) 1-2 ml
Bark 2–3g
313. Pinus gerardiana Wall.
Endosperm Nikochaka / 10-20 g
Oil Chilgoja / 1- 2 ml
Bark Neerachail 2 -3 g
314. Pinus roxburghii /P. longifolia Roxb
Fruit / Saral / 10-20 g
Oleoresin Cheer / 1-2 g
Oil Cheel 1-2 ml
315. Piper betle L.
Leaf Tambula / 2-5 g
Pana-patta / (Not recommended for
Paan children below 5 years)
316. Piper chaba Hunter (non Blume) (Now known as P.r retrofractum Vahl)/ P.
officinarum
Leaf Chabya / 1-3 g (as powder)
Chabh /
Chavika
317. Piper cubeba L.f.
Fruit Kankola / 1-3 g (as powder)
Kabab chini
318. Piper longum L. / P. retrofractum Linn.
Fruit Pippaali / 0.5-2 g (as powder)
Long pepper / (Not recommended for
Magha prolonged use)
319. Piper nigrum L.
Fruit Maricha / 0.5-2 g
Kali Maricha/
Black pepper
320. Pistacia integerrima Stewart (Now known as P. chinensis Bunge ssp. integerrima
(Stewart) Rech.f.
Gall Karkatasharingi / 1-2 g
Kakadasingi /
kakdain
321. Pistacia lentiscum Linn.
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Gum-Resin Mastagi / Roomi- 2-3 g
mastagi
322. Pistacia vera L.
Seed endosperm Mukuulaka / 5-10 g
Pista
323. Pisum sativum L.
Seed and pod Matar 30-50 g (as fresh)
324. Plantago ovata Forssk. / P. major Linn. / P. lanceolata Linn.
Seed Isabgol 5-10 g
Husk 5 – 10 g
325. Plumbago zeylanica Linn. / P. indica
Root Chitraka / Chitra-sfed / 1-2 g (as powder) after
Lal-pushp purification
pregnant women)
326. Podophyllum hexandrum Poyle. / P.emodii Wall. (syn)
Fruit / Rhizome / Root Ban-kakadi / Giriparpat 125-250 mg (Not
recommended for children
below 5 years and
pregnant women)
327. Pongania pinnorta Pierre. / P. glabra syn
Seed Karanj 1-3 g (as powder)
Leaf/ Stem/ Bark 3-5 g
Oil 1-2ml
328. Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Wall.) Royle
Rhizome Meda 5-10 g
329. Polygonatum verticillatum (L.) All.
Rhizome Mahameda 5-10 g
330. Portulaca oleracea L. / P. quadrifida L.
Aerial part Kulpha - sag / 20-30 g (as fresh)
Nonia - sag
331. Premna integrifolia / P. latifolia / P. tomentosa
Whole plant / Bark / Leaf Agnimanth 5-10 g (as powder)
332. Prosopis spicegera Linn. / P.cineriaria Druce/ P. stephanianna (syn)
Pods Shami / Khekjjadii Pods 20-30 g ( as fresh)
Leaf / Bark /Flower 3-6 g (as powder)
333. Prunus amygdalus Baill. var. dulchin
Fruit seed Vaataama / 10-20 g
Badam
Seed oil Badam ka tail 3 - 5 ml
334. Prunus armeniaca L.
Pericarp Khumani / 10-20 g
Aaluka /
Apricot
Kernel Khumani 3-5 g
Seed oil 3-5 ml
335. Prunus cerasoides D. Dons / P. puddum Roxb. (syn)
Wood Padmaka / 1-3 g (as powder)
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Padamkasht / Pajja/
Wild Himalaya cherry
Flower 1 -2 g
336. Prunus domestika Linn. / P. communis Huds.
Fruit Aarak/ Aaluuchar / 5-10 g (as dried fruit)
Seed Oil Aaluubhukaara 2-3 ml
200 mg , Max (not
Stem extract recommended for usage
beyond 30 days.)
337. Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. / P. vulgaris Nutt.
Pericarp / Fruit Aarun / 10-20 g
Adu/
Aaluka/
Aru-adu
338. Psidium guajava L.
Fruit Peruka / 20-50 g
Peru/
Amruda
Leaf Amruda 3-5 g
339. Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.
Heart wood Asana / 5-10 g
Vijaysar /
Extract Beejaka - beeja 0.5-1 g
340. Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.
Heart wood Rakt Chandan/ 5-10 g
Lal chandan
341. Pterospermum cerifolium Willd.
Flower Muchukund 3-6 g
Leaf 5-10 g
342. Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) DC.
Tuber Vidaari / 10-20 g
Patal Kohda /
Bhumi-kushmand /
Lasood
343. Punica granatum L.
Seed Dadima/ 20-50 g
Dadaka/
Anar
Fruit rind Anar 5-10 g
Leaf 5 -10 g (for decoction)
344. Putranjiva roxburghii
Fruit seed kernel Putrajivak / 3-6 g
Jiya-pota (Not recommended for
345. Pyrus communis L.
Fruit Nashpaati / 50-100 g
Seed Babbughosha 1–3g
Leaf 1-5 g (for decoction)
346. Pyrus malus L. (Now known as Malus pumila Mill.)
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Fruit Seb 100-200 g
20-40 ml (as juice)
347. Ranunculus scleratus Linn.
Whole plant /Root Kaandir / Jal dhaniya 1-3 g (as powder)
348. Raphanus sativus L.
Root / Leaf Muulika / 20-50 g (as fresh)
Muli
Seed 125-250 mg
349. Reinwardtia indica
Whole plant/Leaf Basanti 5-10 g (as powder)
Extract 0.5-1 g
350. Rhododendron arboreum Sm. / R. companulatum / R. lepidotum Wall.
Flower Rodo / 10-20 g
Burans /
Baraha
Extract Burans 1-2 g
351. Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. / R. officinale
Leaf Revand chini / 0.5-1 g
Root / Stem Peatmuli 1–2g
352. Rhus parviflora Roxb. ex DC. / R. coriaria Linn.

Fruit Tinda / 30-75 g
Samakdana
353. Ricinus communis
Seed/ Root Erand / 5-10 g
Leaf Arand / 5-10 ml (as juice)
Oil Castor seed 1-5 ml (as laxative
occassionally)
354. Rosa alba L. / R. centifolia L. / R. damascena Mill.
Flower Gulab / Taaruni 10-20 g
Oil (distilled) 2 – 5 drops
355. Roscoea procera Wall.
Root tuber Kakoli /Kandamula / 5-10 g (as powder)
Ksheerakakoli
356. Rubia cordifolia
Root/Stem Manjishta /Manjeeth 1-2 g
357. Rumex vesicarius L. / R. nepalensis / R. maritimus / R. acetosella
Leaf Ambat chukka / Chukra 10-20 g
358. Saccharum Munja Roxb. / S. spontaneum Linn.
Root Shara-munja / Kaasha 10-20 g (for decoction)
6-10 g (as powder)
359. Saccharum officinarum L.
Stem - Juice Iiksashu/ 100-200 ml (as juice)
Ganna 5-15 g (for decoction)
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Root diabetics)
Sugar Chini / Shakkar 15-30 g
diabetics)
Jaggery Gud 15-30 g
diabetics)
360. Salacia chinensis L. / Salacia oblonga Wall. ex Wight and Arn / Salacia reticulata
Wight. / S. roxburghii / S. macrosperma
Root /Stem Saptachakra /Saptrangi 5-10 g (for decoction)
/
Suvarnamula
/Anakoranti ke mula
Extract of root or stem Saptrangi 0.5-1 g
361. Salix albaLinn./S. babylonica/ S. capra/ S. frag. Lis / S. tetraspermi
Leaf / Bark / Root Jalavetas / vetas / Bed- 10-20 g (for decoction)
Mushak 3-6 g (as powder)
362. Salvadora persica/ S. oleoides
Fruit/Leaf Peelu / Bada pelu 5-10 g
363. Salvia aegiptica Linn. / S. moorcrafliana / S. officinalis

Seed Tukhm-malanga / sage 1-2 g
3-5 g (as leaf powder)
Plant
364. Santalum album L.
Oil Chandan ka tail 3-5 drops
Hard wood 1-2 g (as powder)

365. Saraca asoca Roxb. / S. indica
Bark/Leaf Ashok 5-10 g
366. Saussurea lappa (Deeni) / S. costus
Root/Rhizome Kushta / 3-5 g
Kuth (Not recommended for
Oil 5-10 drops
367. Scindapsus officinalis (Schoft)
Stem Gajapipplai/Gaj pippali 3-5 g
/
Gaj krishna
368. Scirpus kysoor Roxb. (Now known as S. grossus (L.f.) Palla) / S. tuberosus Desf.
Rhizome Kasheruk /Kasheru / 20-50 g (as fresh)
Tuber Rajkasheruka
369. Selinum tenuifolium / S. vaginatum / S. Monnieri Linn.
Rhizome /Root Murra-Maangi / 1-3 g
Bhuutakoshi
370. Semicarpus anacardium Linn.
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Fruits / Nuts Bhallataka / Bhallava Detoxified fruit 1-2 g in
milk confection (Not
recommdeded for children
beow 5 years and pregnant
women)
371. Sesamum indicum L. (Now known as S. orientale L.)
Seed Tila /Sesame /Gingelly 10-20 g
Oil Tila 5-10 ml
Whole plant 2-3 g (as ash)
372. Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Poir. / S. susben Linn.
Flower Agasthya /Jayanti / 10-20 g (as fresh)
Agathi /Jait
Leaf Agathi 10-20 g
373. Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv. (Millet)
Seed Kanguni / 10-50 g
Kangu
374. Shoria robusta Gaertn.

Raisin Saala / Shaala 1-3 g
Fruit / Bark /Wood
Oil 3-5 g (as powder)
1-3 ml
375. Sida cordifolia L. / S. rhombifolis Linn./ S. acuta / S. spinose/ S. veronica folia
Whole plant Balla / 10-20 g (for decoction)
Mahaballa /Nagaballa /
Rajaballa /Bariyara
1-2 g
Extract
Seed Bariyara 1-2 g
376. Sisimbrium rioLinn./S. losetii Linn.
Seed Khuub Kalan 1-3 g
Plant 3-6 g (as powder)
377. Smilax chinaLinn./S. glabra Roxb./ S. lanceifolia Roxb.
Tuber Chobachini / Deepanter 60-125 mg (as powder)
Vaacha
378. Solanum indicum / S. surattense / S. torvum / S. trilobetum Linn.
Whole plant/ Root / Fruit Bruhati / 5-10 g (for decoction)
Kantkari-shavet
Extract Kateli 0.5-1 g
379. Solanum nigrum L.
Whole Plant Kakamachi / 10-20 g
Chhoti Makoy /
Mako
380. Sorghum vulgare Pers. (Millet)
Seed Jwara / 50-100 g
Yaava - naal
381. Sphaeranthus indicus
Flower Mundi / 5-10 g
Mundika /
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Gorakmundi
382. Spinacia oleracea L.
Leaf Palak / Spinach 30 -50 g
383. Spondias mangifera Willd. (Now known as S. pinnata (L.f.) Kurz.)
Fruit Aamrataka / 20-30 g
Ambada /
Leaf / Bark Kapitania 5-10 g (for decoction)
1-3 g (as powder)
384. Stephania glabra Miers.
Tuber / Rhizome / Leaf Raaja paatha / Kitha- 1-3 g (as powder)
kanehar
385. Strychnos potatorum L.
Seed Kataki / 1-3 g (as powder)
Nirmali
386. Swertia chirayita / S. ciliata / S. angustifolia
Whole plant Kiratik /Cheretta / 3-5 g
Bhuunimba /Chiraita
Extract Chiraita 0.5-1 g
387. Symplocos racemose Roxb. / S. paniculata Thunb.
Bark/Leaf Lodhara / 3-5 g
Lodhera - pathani
388. Syzygium aromaticum (L.)Merr. and L.Perry
Flower bud Lavanga /Laung 0.5-1 g
389. Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels
Pericarp and mesocarp Jambu /Jamun 10-50 g
Seed Jamun 3-5 g
390. Tacca aspera Roxb.
Tuber Bhevara ke kand 20-30 g
391. Tamarindus indica L. / T. officinalis Hk (syn)
Fruit pulp Amlika /Chincha / 2-5 g
Imali /Tamarind (Not recommended during
skin ailments)
Seed Imali 5-10 g
392. Taraxacum officinale
Leaf /Whole Plant Dugdh - pheni / Dudhli 1-2g (as powder)
/ Dandelion
393. Taxus baccata
Leaf Talis patra/ Sthavneyak 1-3 g (as powder)
Bark / Thunera / Birmi 3-5 g (as powder)
394. Tecomella undulata Seem.
Bark Rohitaka / Roheda 15-30 g (for decoction)
3-6 g (as powder)
395. Tephrosia purpurea
Whole plant Sarponkha 5-10 g (for decoction)
3-5 g (as powder)
396. Teramnus labialis (L.f.) Spreng.
Whole plant Mashaparni 10-20 g (for decoction)
397. Terminalia arjuna Roxb.
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Bark/Leaf/Fruit Arjun /Parth 1-5 g
Extract Arjun 0.5 -1 g
398. Terminalia belerica (Gaertn.) Roxb.
Fruit pericarp Bibitaki 3-5 g
Bahera
Extract Bahera 0.5-1 g
399. Terminalia catappa L.
Kernel Jungali badaama / Desi 10-20 g
badama
400. Terminalia chebula Retz.
Fruit pericarp Haritaki /Harad / 3-5 g (as powder)
Shiva
Extract Harar 0.5-1 g
401. Terminalia tomentosa Wight. and Arn.
Stem/Bark/Leaf Asana / 5-10 g (for decoction)
Jarandrum / Asan 3-5 g (as powder)
402. Tetragonia expansa/ T. tetragonoides Pall.
Shoots / Seed / Root / Flower Van-paalak 20-50 g (as fresh)
5-10 g (as powder)
403. Thalictrum foliolosum DC.
Plant / Root Peetranga / Mamirii 1-2 g (as powder)
404. Thespesia populnea soland.
Stem / Bark Paarisha / kapitana / 10-20 g (for decoction)
Paarish-pippala 3-6 g (as powder)
405. Thymus serpyllum auct. non L. (Now known as T. linearis Benth.) / T. vulgaris
Leaf Banya-ajwain / 1-3 g (as powder)
Ban ajwain
406. Tilia cordata Linn. / T. Vulgaris
Flower Telia 2-5 g (as powder)
407. Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague
Seed Yavani /Ajwain / 1-3 g (as powder)
Desi ajwain
Leaf Ajwain 3 -5 g
Oil 5-10 drop
408. Trapa bispinosa Roxb. (Now known as T. natans L. var. bispinosa (Roxb.) Makino)
Endosperm / Fruit Shrungataka / 30-60 g
Singhada /
Sigadu
409. Trianthema portulacastrum L.
Whole plant Varsha vhun / 1-3 g
Vishakhaparna
410. Tribulus terrestris Linn.

Fruit/Whole plant Gokhru / 2-4 g (as powder)
Gokshura 5-10 g (for decoction)
411. Tricholepis glaberrima DC.
Plant Brahmadandi /Brahm 3-6 g
dandi
412. Trichosanthes anguina L.
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Fruit Dadhipushpi 30-60 g
/Chichinda
413. Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.
Fruit/ Leaf Patola /Parawal 10-20 g
414. Trigonella foenum-graceum L.
Seed Methika / 1-2 g (soaked in water or
Methi germinated or roasted)
Leaf Methi 50-100 g (as fresh)
415. Triticum aestivum L.
Seed Gehun 50-100 g
Tender shoot/spout Ankurita Gehu 10-30 g
416. Typhonium trilobatum (L.) Schott.
Tuber Karu karunai / 20-50 g
Konchu
417. Tinospora cardifolia Miers. (menispermaceae) syn. T. glabra (n. Burm) / T. crispa
Linn.
Roots/Stem Guduchi / 5-10 g (as powder)
Amrita-valli / 10-20 ml (for decoction)
Giloya / 0.5-1 g Max (as sattva)
Giloy
Extract 0.5-1 g
418. Trichosanthes bracteata Lam. / T. palmata Roxb. (syn)
Root / Fruit Inder Vaaruni / 0.5-1 g (as powder)
Vishaalaa (Not recommended for
pregnant women)
419. Urtica parviflora / U. dioica
Tender Leaf Vrishchhiya – shaakiar 10-20 g (for decoction)
/
Bicchubuti
420. Uraria picta / U. crinita Desv / U. pililifera Linn.
Whole plant Prishnaparni 5-10 g (for decoction)
Pithvin 3-5 g (as powder)
421. Urginea indica Roxb. Kunth / Drimia indica Roxb. (syn)
Bulb / Root / Leaf Van palandu / jangali 125-250 mg
piyaz / kolakand
pregnant women)
422. Valeriana jatamansi Jones / V. wallichii
Rhizome Sugandh –baalaa / 1-3 g (as powder)
Tagar
423. Veronika officinalis / V. teres Wall.
Whole plant / Leaf pamukha 0.25 – 1 g
424. Vetiveria zizanioides
Whole plant Ushira / 5 - 10 g (for decoction)
Khas /
Vetiver
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425. Vigna trilobata (L.) Verdc.
Whole plant Mudadaparni / 2-4 g (as powder)
Mugvan
426. Viola odorata / V. pilosa / V. sylvestris
Whole plant Banafsha / 3-5 g
Flower Vanksha 1-2 g
427. Vitex agnus-castus Linn.

Seed Renuka beej / Sage 1-2 g
Leaf 1-3 g
428. Vitex negundo / V. trifolia
Fruit/Seed/Leaf Nirgundi /Sambhaalu 1-3 g
429. Vitis vinifera L.
Fruit dry Draksha /Munakka 5-10 g
Seed / Fruit skin Munakka 1-3 g
430. Wedelia calendulacea (L.) Less. (Now known as W. chinensis (Osbeck) Mer.)/ W.
biflora DC.
Leaf Peet-bhringraja/ 5-10 g (for decoction)
Pila bhagra 1-3 g (as powder)
431. Withania coagulans (Stocks) Dunal
Fruit Desi – asgandh / 3-10 g
Paneer doda
432. Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.
Root Ashwagandha 3-6 g (as powder)
/Asgandh /
Nagauri / asgandha
Extract Asgandh 0.5-1 g
433. Woodfordia fruticosa
Flower Dhataki pushp /Dhay ke 3-5 g
phool
434. Wrightia tinctoria / W. tomentosa
Bark/Leaf Svet kutaj / 3- 5 g
Meetha kutaj /
Inderyava
Seed 1-3 g
435. Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb. (Now known as Zanthoxylum armatum DC.)
Seed / Bark Timura /Tejovati /Tis- 1-3 g
mira
436. Zea mays L.
Seed Makka 20-50 g
Anthers / Corn silk 3-5 g
437. Zingiber officinale Rosc.
Rhizome Adrakh /Shunti 5-10 g (as fresh)
1-3 g ( as dried)
0.1 – 1 g
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hypertension and bleeding
Extract disorders)
438. Zizyphus jujuba Lam.
Pericarp Unnaba / unnab ber 10-50 g (as fresh)
10-20 g (as powder)
439. Zizyphus nummularia (Burm.f.) W. and A. / Z. oenoplia / Z. xylopyra Willd.
Pericarp Jangali Ber / Jhar ber 15-30 g (as fresh fruit)
Note 1.- Ingredients listed in the above Schedule shall be used after due processing or in their
extract forms subject to permissible usage range given in the last column of the Table.
Offering these ingredients, either alone or in combinations as such or minimally
processed (cleaned, de-weeded, sorted, dried or powdered) is/are not permitted.
Note 2- Adequate scientific rationale, either based on rationale as enshrined in the Authoritative
texts, or as demonstrated in published scientific literature shall be applied for
manufacturing foods as supplements/nutraceuticals while using ingredients listed in
the Schedule II of said regulations. In case of use of more than one ingredient listed
in the above Schedule in a formulation, adjustment may be permitted by way of
reduction or alteration within the permissible usage range (given in the last column of
the Table) based on similar scientific rationale subject to that such a use provides a
safe formulation. Ingredients, if used in extracts form, as permitted in these
regulations, proportion of which shall be based on extractive values as applicable.
FBO’s shall provide the rationale as part of the application or when demanded by the
Authority.
Note 3.- The ingredients listed above shall comply with Food Safety and Standards
(Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
Note 4.- Permitted range of usage for children between 5-16 years is ½ of the permitted range
of usage for adults.
Note 5.- Permitted range of usage for children between 2-5 years is ¼ of the permitted range
of usage for adults.”
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Schedule – III
Molecules/isolates/extracts other than Schedule II
PART A
S. Nutraceutical Official / Purity Criteria Permitted Range
No. ingredients Common
name
1. American ginseng Ginseng American ginseng extract 90 - 400 mg /day,
(Panax quinquefolius extract (containing NLT 10% of total Max
L.) (American). ginsenosides on dried basis).
2. Astaxanthin - Astaxanthin content 2 - 12 mg/day, Max
(from Haematococcus
pluvialis), powder or
oleoresin
3. Beta Alanine - - 4 - 6 g / day, Max
(not more than 4
weeks at a stretch)
4. Betaine (N,N,N,- - - 600 - 650 mg /day,
trimethylglycine) Max
5. Boswellia serrata - Salai guggul Total boswelic acids or 11- 250 - 1,500 mg
gum resin extract / Kundru keto-beta boswelic acids extract/day, Max
content
6. Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine Per cent 3 mg/kg b/w per
day, subject to a
maximum limit of
300mg per day and
not more than
200mg in a single
dose (only for adults
and not
recommended for
pregnant and
lactating women).
7. Calcium hydroxyl - CaHMB content 3 - 6 g / day, Max
methyl butyrate (Not recommended
(CaHMB) for use by pregnant
women and
lactating mothers)
8. Chlorella vulgaris – Green algae / 1 – 4 g/day, Max
dried powder Shaiwal
9. Chromium picolinate/ - Chromium picolinate/ 200 - 400 mcg /
nicotinate nicotinate content day, Max
10. Cimicifuga racemosa Black cohosh Total triterpene glycosides 40 - 200 mg /day,
(or Actaea racemosa). (minimum 0.4%), Max
Extracted from calculated as 23-epi-26-
rhizomes and roots deoxyactein).
11. Citrus bioflavonoids Citrus / Bioflavinoids and total 150 - 600 mg / day,
(Citrus paradisi, C. Jambir polyphenol content Max
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PART A
name
reticulate, C.maxima,
C. sinensis and Citrus
limon)
12. CoQ10 from non GM Co enzyme Ubiqinone and ubiqinol 60 -300 mg / day,
source and Ubiquinol Q10 content Max
acetate
13. Colostrum - - Bovine colostrum
spray dried powder
at usage level of
15g per day
(containing 3g of
IgG) or 3g per day
(containing 0.3g
IgG) without any
efficacy claims.
14. Creatine (source- - - 3 g / day, Max (for
Creatine monohydrate, adults only)
Creatine
hydrochloride and
Creatine nitrate)
15. Cryptoxanthin / - - 3 mg / day, Max
Mesoxanthin
16. Echinacea (E. Echinacea Alkamides (0.25 mg/ml) 900 mg /day, Max
angustifolia, E. and cichoric acid (2.5
purpurea, and E. mg/ml), if the extract used
pallida) is in liquid form. In case of
Liquid/powder extract Hydroethanolic Echinacea
extract is in a powdered
form computation may be
done proportionately to the
weight/weight dry powder
extract based on liquid
extract used to obtain a dry
powder format.
17. Ginkgo biloba extract Ginkgo Ginkgo flavone glycosides 120-240 mg/ day,
obtained from dried biloba extract and Ginkgolides (diterpene Max
leaves of Ginkgo lactones). Total flavonoids
(Ginkgo biloba. L.). content (20.2 to 27%
calculated as flavanol
glycosides and tested for
total terpene lactones
(5.4% to 12.0%). Presence
of Ginkgolides A, B, C
needs to be tested
qualitatively.
18. Glucosamine Glucosamine Glucosamine content 1,500-3,000
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name
hydrochloride mg/day, Max
19. Glucosamine sulphate Glucosamine Glucosamine content 2,500-5,000
mg/day, Max
20. Glutathione / S-acetyl 50 - 600 mg /
- -
glutathione day, Max
21. Gymnema sylvestre Madhunashin Gymnemic acid content 500-1,500 mg / day,
extract powder i, Gudmar Max
(extract)
22. Lactase (β- - Enzyme activity 3,000 – 9,000 IU (or
galactosidase)* FCC units) / day,
Max
23. L-carnosine - - 130 - 600 mg / day,
Max
24. L- theanine Chai 50- 200 mg/day,
suksham Max
satva
25. Melatonin - - 2 – 10 mg / day,
Max
26. Methyl sulfonyl - - 1000 - 3000 mg /
methane day, Max
(Not recommended
for use by pregnant
women and
lactating mothers)
27. Panax ginseng ( Ginseng Ginsenoside content 90 - 400 mg /day,
Syn;Korean Ginseng) extract ranging from 3 - 10 % Max
extract - (obtained and adjusted to potency
from 0.6 to 2.0 g of basis 3% total
Ginseng root, (Panax ginsenoside content
ginseng.C A. Meyer,
Araliaceae)
28. Phycocyanin from Spirulina Protein: 50-70 %; 50 – 250 mg /day,
Spirulina plantesis Carbohydrates: 20-40%; Max
(Aethrospira Minerals (Ash): 5.0 –
plantesis) Dried 15%; Moisture: 3.0 – 6.0
powder %
29. Piper nigrum / Piper Pippali/ Piperine content 15 mg/day of
longum extract Pepper piperine, Max
(Duration of use:
maximum 30 days)
30. Quercetin obtained - Quercetin content 100 mg / day, Max
from extracts of citrus
fruits, vegetables and
other plant sources.
31. Schizandra berry Five-flavor Schizandrin berries 1 – 3 g / day, Max
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name
extract berry containing 2.5-3.0%
schizandrin
32. Scutellaria bicalensis Patwar topi, Aq. extract standardized 250 – 1,000 mg/
Skullcap to bicallin content 30 - day, Max
50 % and adjusted to
potency basis 50 %
bicallin content
33. Selenium Yeast - Selenium content and 2 mg/day of
number of yeast counts selenium, Max
(Cfu/g)
34. Siberian ginseng- Ginseng Eleutherosides content 100 – 450 mg / day,
obtained from 0.6 to extract Max
2.0 g of Ginseng
root (Acanthopanax
senticosus, belonging
to panax type, C A.
Meyer, Araliaceae)
35. Silybum marianum Milk Thistle Standardized extract – 250 - 1,000 mg/
extract (silymarin silimarin content day, Max
extract)
36. Spirulina (algae) from Shaiwal/ (Protein (min.) - 55%, 500 - 3,000 mg /
(Spirulina platensis, Spirulina carbohydrates (max.)-30%, day, Max
Arthrospira platensis) fats (lipid) – not more than
10%, minerals (ash)-5-10%,
moisture- 3-6% (also fatty
acid profile to be mentioned
on the package)
37. Undenatured type II - - 40 mg/day, Max
collagen
38. Vaccinium myrstillus Bilberry Anthocyanin content 50 - 600 mg / day,
extract extract Max
39. Zeaxanthin - - 4 mg/day, Max

40. Camellia sinensis- Chai & tea - 0.5 g - 2 g/day, Max
Black /green tea extract
extract, standardized
powder
41. Camellia sinensis-Tea Chai satva - 0.7 g/day, Max”

catechins (epigallo
catechin gallate,
epicatechin, catechin
gallates)
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Part B
S.No. Nutraceuticals / Ingredients Official and Common names.
1. (+) Hydroxycitric acid -
2. Albizia lebbeck - extract Shireesh
Allium sativum – bulbs dried standardized powder /
3.
extract Rason/ Lashun/Garlic
4. Aloe vera – juice /concentrate /powder of sap /gel Ghrit Kumari /Indian aloe
5. Alpha amylase* -
6. Alpha mangostin -
7. Alpha-galactosidase* -
8. Alpha-lipoic acid -
9. Amaranthus tricolor – leaf powder / extract Marisha-Rakt Extract
10. Amylase* -
11. Amyloglucosidase* -
12. Anethum graveolens L. - seeds and oil Shatahva/ Sowa /Soa /Dill
13. Anthocyanin -
14. Arabinogalactan -
15. Arachidonic acid -
16. Asparagus densiflorus - extract Asparagus / Shatavari
17. Bacopa monnieri - leaf extract Brahmi
18. Barley seed powder Yava /Barley
19. Bauhinia variegata - extract Kachnar
Berberis vulgaris/ B. aristata/B.asiatica – stem/root
20.
extract Berberry / Daru haridra
Beta carotene – standardized soft concentrate /
21.
emulsified concentrate / powder -
22. Beta ecdysterone -
23. β-glucans -
24. Beta vulgaris – root extract Palanki/Beet
25. β-sitosterol -
26. Betula platyphylla/B.utilis - bark extract Bhojapatra/Birch
27. Biota orientalis - seed powder Biota
28. Borago officinalis - oil Borage
29. Campestanol -
30. Campesterol -
Capsicum annum - extract / standardized to capsicin Lanka/Cayenne pepper / Lal
31.
content mirchi
Caricus papaya – leaf extract Papaya / Papeeta, Erand-karkati
32.
Carotenoids (natural mixed, including from algal
33.
sources) -
34. Casein and caseinates -
35. Caulophyllum thalictroides - root extract Blue cohosh
36. Cellulase* -
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Centella asiatica – leaf/aerial parts standardized Mandukparni / Gotu Kola
37.
extract
Matricaria chamomilla (Matricaria recutita) – aerial -
38.
parts extract
39. Malpighia emarginata (Cherry acerola) Acerola
40. Chlorogenic acids -
41. Caffeic acid -
42. Chondroitin sulphate Chondroitin
43. Cichorium intybus – roasted root powder Kasani/ Chicory
44. Cinnamomum verum – bark powder / extract Tvak bhed/Cinnamon
45. Citrulline/ L-citrulline DL-malate (2:1) -
Citrus aurantium – peel extract / bioflavonoids
46.
standardized Bitter orange
47. Citrus naringenin -
48. D-Mannose -
49. Syzygum aromaticum- Clove powder & oil Lavang tail
50. Cnicus benedictus – aerial parts extract / root extract Blessed thistle
51. Theobroma cacao-Cocoa (chocolate) bean - extract -
52. Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt - extract Bimbi/Kunduru/ Ivy gourd
53. Collagen and its hydrolysed peptides and chelates -
54. Conjugated linoleic acid concentrate -
55. Crataeva nurvala - extract Varun
56. Crustacean shells -
57. Cuminum cyminum L – oil / extract Jeerak/Safed Jeera/Cumin
Curcuma longa – rhizome powder / extract
58.
standardized Haridra/Haldi/Turmeric
Curcuminoids – soft extract / powder and curcumin
59.
complex -
60. Cyperus rotundus - extract Mustak/Nagar motha
61. Diastase* -
62. D-Pinitol -
63. Dioscorea bulbifera - extract Varahi kand
64. Protein isolates/concentrates/hydrolysates -
65. Ellagic acid -
Emblica officinalis – dried fruit extract / spray dried Indian gooseberry/ amlaki
66.
pulp powder
67. Eriocitrin (from citrus fruit) -
68. Oenothera biennis- Evening primrose oil -
69. Fagopyrum esculentum - seed Buckwheat
70. Fish oil -
71. Foeniculum vulgare - fruit - oil / extract Fennel / Saunf
72. Freeze-dried banana powder -
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73. Galactomannan -
74. Gallic acid -
75. Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA ) -
76. Gamma-oryzanol -
Garcinia gummi-gutta and Garcinia Kokum / Vrikshamalak /
77. cambogia/G.indica – fruit rind extract standardized to Malabar tamarind
hydroxyl citric acid, powder)
78. Garcinia mangostana – seed extract standardized Mangosteen
79. Glucoamylase* -
80. Glucomannan -
81. Glycyrrhiza glabra - extract Madhuyashti/Licorice / Mulethi
82. Grape seed extract -
Coffea arabica, C. robusta- Green coffee seed extract Kaphi
83. standardized, including decaffeinated coffee bean
powder/extract
84. Grifola frondosa – standardized extract Maitake mushroom
Guar gum and gum arabic and its derivatives as a
source of fibers; Maltodextrin/Resistant maltodextrin/
85.
Limit Dextrin; chia seed fiberand fibers from other
food sources -
86. Hemicellulase* -
87. Hesperidin -
High oleic sun flower oil and other vegetable oils
88.
with high oleic content -
Hippophae rhamnoides – leaf/fruit dried Amalvetas /Sea buckthorn
89.
powder/extract / juice
90. Humulus lupulus L – powder / extract Phaph/Hops
91. Hyaluronic acid and its salts -
92. Hydrolysed whey peptide Whey
Hypericum perforatum – aerial parts standardized
93.
extract Basant/St. Johns Wort
94. Inula racemosa - root extract Pushkarmoola extract
95. Invertase* -
96. Isoflavones (genistein, daidzein) -
97. Kelp (brown algae) -
98. Krill oil - standardized for DHA / EPA -
99. Lactalbumin -
100. Lactoferrin -
101. Lactoperoxidase* -
102. Lagerstroemia speciosa L (leaf extract) Jarul/Banaba
103. Lecithins -
104. Lignans -
105. Linum usitatissimum - seed powder and oil Atasi/Alasi/Flaxseed
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106. Lipase* -
107. Lutein -
108. Lutein/zeaxanthin complex -
109. Lycopene -
Lycium barbarum/ Lycium europaeum/ Lycium
110. ruthenicum fruit - dried powder/concentrate
standardized Goji berry (wolfberry)
111. Maltase* -
112. Mangifera indica – mangiferine, leaf extract -
113. Medicago sativa extract Ashar-bala/Alfalfa
114. Medium chain triglycerides -
115. Menyanthes trifoliata - Leaf powder Buckbean / bogbean
116. Millets and their powder -
Momordica charantia - fruit / seed extract Karvalli/Kodon,/bitter gourd/,
117.
Karela
118. Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal – oil / extract Nutmeg
119. Morinda citrifolia extract Akshiki/Noni
120. Moringa oleifera leaf / pods / seed extract powder Shigru/Moringa / drum stick
121. Morus alba- Mulberry tea– leaf / fruit extract Toot/Mulberry
122. Myrica cerifera/M. nagi – bark extract Katphala/Bayberry
123. Myristica fragrans Houtt. Jatipatri/Mace/ Javitri
124. N-Acetyl d-glucosamine -
125. Nardostachys jatamansi - extract Jatamansi
126. Nasturtium officinale - extract Chhu nail/Watercress
127. Nattokinase enzyme (as Soy bean Fibrinase) -
Ocimum tenuiflorum /Ocimum sanctum – aerial parts Surasa/
128.
/ seed extract Basil /Tulasi
Omega-3 fatty acids (docosahexaenoic acid
129.
- eicosapentaenoic acid - alpha - linolenic acid) -
Omega-6-fatty acids (linoleic acid, arachidonic acid -
130.
and conjugated linoleic acid)
131. Oyster shell powder Shukti/Seep
132. Pancreatin* -
133. Pancrelipase* -
134. Papain* -
135. Passiflora foetida - extract Passion flower
136. Arachis hypogaea - (roasted) powder Mandapi/Pea nut/ Munghphali
137. Pectin -
138. Pepsin* -
139. Perna canaliculus (Green lipped mussel / Mussel Oil) -
140. Phellodendron amurense leaf oil Phellodendron
141. Phosphatides /Phospholipids -
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142. Phyllanthus amarus - extract Tamalaki/ Bhuiamalaki
143. Phytase* -
144. Picrorhiza kurroa-Picrorhiza - extract Katuka/Kutaki
145. Pimento officinalis L. - extract/powder Allspice
146. Pinus gerardiana - bark extract Nikochak/Pine nut
147. Piper longum - extract Pippali/ Magha/Long pepper
148. Piper nigram - green extract Green pepper, Krishan Marich
Krishan Marich/ Marich/ Black
149.
Piper nigrum– powder / standardized extract pepper
150. Policosanol -
151. Protease* -
152. Prunus serotina - extract Black cherry
Plantago ovata (major) –Psyllium (Isaphula)- seed
153.
husk Isaphgul-Ashabgol
154. Cucurbita pepo, C. maxima- Pumpkin seed oil /meal Kaddu beej tail
Punica granatum – fruit /seed /skin extract /leaf
155.
/powder Dadima/Pomegranate
156. Raphanus sativus var. niger - root powder/ extract Mulika/ Muli /Black radish
157. Red wine - extract /concentrate -
158. Red yeast rice -
159. Resveratrol -
Rhododendron arboreum/R. campanulata -
160.
juice/extract Buras/Rhododendron
161. Rice bran -
162. Rice bran arabinoxylan compound -
163. Rose hips -
164. Rosmarinus officinalis – leaves/ needles extract /oil Rosemary
165. Royal Jelly -
166. Rutin from fruit peels -
167. Salvia officinalis – leaf extract Renuka Leaf Extract/Sage
168. Sambucus nigra - extract Khaman Kabir /Elderberry/
Black elderberry
169. Shark cartilage /squalene oil -
170. Shiitake mushroom - extract -
Solanum lycopersicum/ S. esculentum – fruit powder/
171.
extract Tamatar/Tomato
172. Soy sprouts – dried powder -
Soya protein isolate/ edible legume seed protein
173.
isolate -
174. Spearmint – leaf and distillate -
175. Sterols/Stanols including their esters -
176. Tagetes sp. – petals oleo resin / extract Marigold
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Part B
Terminalia arjuna - bark /leaf extract (standardized Arjuna extract
177.
extract)
178. Terminalia bellerica - fruit extract Bibhitak/Baheda/Myrobalan
179. Terminalia chebulia - fruit extract Haritaki / Harad/Myrobalan
180. Theaflavin Chai sukshara satva

181. Theobromine -
182. Tocopherols -
183. Trigonella-foenum-graecum – seeds extract Methika/Methi/Fenugreek
184. Triticum sativum - bran Godhum/Wheat/Gehu
185. Trypsin* -
Vaccinium corymbosum - fruit - dried powder / Blueberry
186.
concentrate standardized
Vaccinium oxycoccos/Vaccinium macrocarpon - fruit
187.
- dried powder / concentrate standardized
188. Valeriana wallichii - extract Tagar
Vitis alba and Vitis vinifera - fruit - dried powder /
189.
concentrate standardized Draksha/ Munakka/Blue grapes
190. Wheat germ -
191. Zingiber officinale - rhizome standardized extracts Shunti/Ginger
192. Mucopolysaccharides
Note 1.- *Enzymes- The enzymes listed in this schedule are primarily used as processing aids, but also
may be used in nutraceutical products.
Note 2.-The sources for ingredients listed under Schedule-III shall only be from those listed/specified
under Food Safety and Standrds Regulations. The chemically synthesized nutraceutical ingredients shall
only be used with prior approval of the Food Authority.
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Schedule IV
Prebiotics and Probiotics
List of Prebiotic compounds
S. No. Prebiotic Compounds
1. Polydextrose
2. Soya poly-saccharides and soya oligosaccharides
3. Isomalto-oligosaccharides
4. Fructo-oligosaccharides
5. Gluco-oligosaccharides
6. Xylo-oligosaccharides
7. Inulin
8. Isomaltulose
9. Gentio-ologsaccharides
10. Lactulose
11. Lactoferrin
12. Sugar alcohols such as lactitol, sorbitol, maltitol, inositol, isomalt
13. Galacto-oligosaccharides
14. Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (Guar gum derivative)
15. Pectin
16. Resistant dextrin
Note. -The Food Authority may add any new specific prebiotic after proper scientific evaluation
and include in this Schedule.
List of strains as probiotics

S.No. Name of the Microorganism
1. Lactobacillus acidophilus
2. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
3. Limosilactobacillus reuteri
4. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
5. Ligilactobacillus salivarius
6. Lacticaseibacillus casei
7. Levilactobacillus brevis
8. Lactobacillus johnsonii
9. Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
10. Bacillus coagulans
11. Limosilactobacillus fermentum
12. Lactobacillus caucasicus
13. Lactobacillus helveticus
14. Lactobacillus lactis
15. Lactobacillus amylovorus
16. Lactobacillus gallinarum
17. Lactobacillus delbrueckii (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. delbrueckii)
18. Bifidobacterium bifidum
19. Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis)
20. Bifidobacterium breve
21. Bifidobacterium longum (Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum)
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22. Bifidobacterium animalis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. animalis)
23. Bifidobacterium infantis (Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis)
24. Streptococcus thermophilus (Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus)
25. Saccharomyces boulardii (Saccharomyces cerevisiae subsp. boulardii)
26. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Saccharomyces cerevisiae subsp. cerevisiae)
27. Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
28. Lactobacillus gasseri
29. Bacillus clausii
30. Established probiotic strains of Bacillus subtilis
31. Bacillus indicus
Note 1 - These organisms may be used either singly or in combination but shall be declared on the
label with full information and has to be Non-GMO.
Note 2 - The Food Authority may add any new strain of microorganism, possessing probiotic
properties, after proper scientific evaluation, and include in this Schedule.”
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Annexure 3
List of food additives for Food for Special Medical Purpose including dietetic formulae
for slimming purposes and weight reduction
S.No. Food Additive INS No Max. Permitted Note

Level
1. Acesulfame potassium 950 500 mg/kg 450 mg/kg for
slimming and
weight
reduction
products
2. ASCORBYL ESTERS 500 mg/kg allowed for
slimming and
weight
reduction
products only
3. Aspartame 951 1,000 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg
for slimming
and weight
reduction
products
4. Aspartame-acesulfame salt 962 500 mg/kg 450 mg/kg for
slimming and
weight
reduction
products
5. BENZOATES 1,500 mg/kg
6. beta-Carotenes (vegetable) 160a(ii) 600 mg/kg
7. Brilliant blue FCF 133 50 mg/kg
8. Caramel III – Ammonia caramel 150c 20,000 mg/kg
9. Caramel IV - Sulfite Ammonia 150d 20,000 mg/kg
caramel
10. CAROTENOIDS 50 mg/kg
11. Diacetyltartaric and fatty acid 472e 5,000 mg/kg
esters of glycerol
12. Grape skin extract 163(ii) 250 mg/kg
13. Indigotine (Indigo carmine) 132 50 mg/kg
14. Neotame 961 33 mg/kg
15. PHOSPHATES 2,200 mg/kg
16. Polydimethylsiloxane 900a 50 mg/kg
17. POLYSORBATES 1,000 mg/kg
18. Ponceau 4R (Cochineal red A) 124 50 mg/kg
19. Propylene glycol esters of fatty 477 5,000 mg/kg
acids
20. RIBOFLAVINS 300 mg/kg
21. SACCHARINS 200 mg/kg 300 mg/kg for
slimming and
weight
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reduction
products
22. SORBATES 1,500 mg/kg
23. Steviol glycosides 960 350 mg/kg 270 mg/kg for
slimming and
weight
reduction
products
24. Sucralose (Trichloro galacto 955 400 mg/kg 320 mg/kg for
sucrose) slimming and
weight
reduction
products
25. Sucroglycerides 474 5,000 mg/kg
26. Sunset yellow FCF 110 50 mg/kg
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List of food additives for Food for special Dietary Use
S.No. Food Additive INS No Max. Permitted Level

1. Acesulfame potassium 950 450 mg/kg
2. Alitame 956 300 mg/kg
3. ASCORBYL ESTERS 500 mg/kg
4. Aspartame 951 1,000 mg/kg
5. Aspartame-acesulfame salt 962 450 mg/kg
9. Caramel IV - Sulfite ammonia 150d 20,000 mg/kg
caramel
10. Beta-Carotenes (vegetable) 160a(ii) 600 mg/kg
12. Diacetyltartaric and fatty acid esters 472e 5,000 mg/kg
of glycerol
20. SACCHARINS 200 mg/kg
22. Steviol glycosides 960 660 mg/kg
23. Sucralose (Trichloro galactosucrose) 955 400 mg/kg
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List of food additives for use for Health supplements, Nutraceuticals, Prebiotics and
Probiotics
S.No. Food Additive INS No Max. Note

Permitted
Level
1. Acesulfame potassium 950 2,000 mg/kg
2. ASCORBYL ESTERS 500 mg/kg
3. Aspartame 951 5,500 mg/kg
4. Aspartame-Acesulfame salt 962 2,000 mg/kg
5. Beeswax 901 GMP
7. beta-Carotenes (vegetable) 160a(ii) 600 mg/kg
9. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) 320 400 mg/kg
10. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) 321 400 mg/kg
11. Candelilla wax 902 GMP
13. Caramel IV – Sulfite ammonia 150d 20,000 mg/kg
caramel
14. Carnauba wax 903 5,000 mg/kg
16. Castor oil 1503 1,000 mg/kg
17. CHLOROPHYLLS AND 500 mg/kg
CHLOROPHYLLINS, COPPER
COMPLEXES
18. Diacetyltartaric and fatty acid esters 472e 5,000 mg/kg
of glycerol
19. ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA 150 mg/kg
ACETATES
20. Fast green FCF 143 600 mg/kg
23. IRON OXIDES 7,500 mg/kg For use in surface
treatment only
27. Polyethylene Glycol 1521 70,000 mg/kg
28. POLYSORBATES 25,000 mg/kg
29. Polyvinyl alcohol 1203 45,000 mg/kg
30. Polyvinyl pyrrolidone 1201 GMP
32. Propyl gallate 310 400 mg/kg
34. SACCHARINS 1,200 mg/kg
35. Shellac, Bleached 904 GMP
37. Steviol Glycosides 960 2,500 mg/kg
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38. Sucralose (Trichloro galactosucrose) 955 2,400 mg/kg
39. Sucroglycerides 474 2,500 mg/kg
Note: The FBO shall use the additives as permitted for different food categories as given in the above
lists till the time the additives are notified in the FSS (FPS&FA) Regulations, 2011.
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List of food additives to be used in formats such as tablets, capsules and syrups
S. No. Additive (Pharmaceutical Functionality Maximum Permitted
Aid) Level
1. Acacia gum Binding agent GMP
2. Acetone Solvent for coating GMP (does not remain in
the tablet and residual
levels to be as per IP)
3. Ascorbic acid and its esters Antioxidant 0.5%
and salts
4. Benzoic acid and its salts Preservative 0.5%
5. BHA Antioxidant 0.5%
6. BHT Antioxidant 0.5%
7. Bronopol Preservative 0.5%
8. Calcium carbonate Diluent, Dissintegrant GMP
9. Calcium stearate Lubricant 1%
10. Carboxymethyl cellulose Binding agent 5-15%
Calcium
11. Carrageenan gum Binding agent 2%
12. Cellulose acetate phthalate Coating agent 2%
13. Citric acid Disintegrant 2%
14. Citric and fatty acid esters of Stabilizer 2%
glycerol
15. Copovidone Binding agent 2-5%
16. Corn oil Vehicle GMP
17. Corn starch Diluent, Binding agent, GMP
Dissintegrant
18. Cross carmellose sodium Disintegrant 0.5 to 5 %
19. Cyclodextrin Diluent GMP
20. Dextrose Diluent GMP
21. Dicalcium phosphate Diluent GMP
22. Ethyl acetate Solvent for coating GMP (does not remain in
23. Ethyl alcohol Solvent for coating GMP (does not remain in
24. Ethyl cellulose Coating agent, GMP
Ingredient of capsule
shells
25. Fructose Diluent GMP
26. Gelatin Binding agent, GMP
Ingredient of capsule
shells
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27. Glycerin Vehicle, Humectant for GMP
capsule shells
28. Guar gum Binding agent GMP
29. Hydrogenated castor oil Lubricant 2%
30. Hydrogenated vegetable oil Lubricant 1%
31. Hydroxy propyl Coating agent, GMP
methylcellulose Ingredient of capsule
shells
32. Isomalt Soluble fiber 15%
33. Kaolin Diluent GMP
34. Lactitol Diluent 200 mgper capsule
35. Lactose Diluent GMP
36. Lecithin and its salts/esters Emulsifier, Stabilizer GMP
from soya or other sources
37. Light magnesium carbonate Anticaking agent 0.5%
38. Light magnesium oxide Anticaking agent 0.5%
39. Liquid glucose Binding agent GMP
40. Magnesium carbonate Adsorbant 0.3%
41. Magnesium stearate Antisticking agent, 2%
Glidant
42. Maize Starch Diluent, Binding agent, GMP
Dissintegrant
43. Maltitol Sweetener, Diluent GMP
44. Maltodextrin Diluent GMP
45. Maltose Diluent GMP
46. Manitol Diluent, Sweetner GMP
47. Methyl paraben and its salts Preservative 0.2%
48. Microcrystalline cellulose Diluent GMP
49. Peanut oil Vehicle GMP
50. Pectin Binding agent GMP
51. PEG 4000 Diluent for direct GMP
compression tablets
52. Colors permitted under Rule Coloring agents GMP
127 of Drugs & Cosmetics
Rules including lake colours
53. Poly ethylene glycol (PEG) Vehicle, Humectant for GMP

capsule shells
54. Povidone Binding agent 5%
55. Propyl paraben and its salts Preservative 0.02%
56. Propylene glycol Vehicle, Humectant for GMP
capsule shells
57. Purified Talc Glidant, Dusting 2%
powder for coating
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58. Saff flower oil Vehicle GMP
59. Sodium alginate Binding agent 5%
60. Sodium starch glycolate Disintegrant, Binder, 2%
Thickening agent
61. Sorbitan crystalline Diluent 15%
62. Polysorbates (Tweens) Solubalizers 0.5%
63. Sorbitol liquid Vehicle, Humectant for GMP
capsule shells
64. Starch, pregelatinized Disintegrant 1%
65. Stearic acid Antisticking agent, 2%
Glidant
66. Sucrose Diluent, Coating agent GMP
67. Sunflower oil Vehicle GMP
68. TBHQ Antioxidant 0.5%
69. Tocoferol and its esters Antioxidant 0.5%
70. Tragacanth gum Binding agent GMP
71. Tribasic calcium phosphate Diluent, anticaking GMP
agent
72. Tricalcium phosphate Diluent GMP
73. Vegetable oils Vehicle GMP
74. Xanthan gum Binding agent GMP
75. Xylitol Diluent, Sweetner GMP
76. Zinc stearate Lubricant 0.5-1.5%
77. Glycerol palmito stearate - GMP
78. Medium chain triglyceride - GMP
79. Glyceryl behenate - GMP
80. Triethyl citrate - GMP
81. Methacrylate copolymers - GMP
82. Propane 1, 2 diol alginate (INS - 1200mg/kg
405)
83. Isopropyl alcohol Solvent for coating GMP
84. Dichloromethane Solvent for coating GMP
85. Potassium chloride Gelling agent GMP
86. Magnesium
- 1%
Aluminometasilicate
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Purity criteria for the ingredients listed under these regulations
(1) Psyllium (Isabgol) husk: (i)Psyllium(Isabgol) husk means product manufactured from
dry seed coats of Plantago ovate Forsk. (Fam. Plantaginaceae) obtained by crushing the clean
seeds and separating the husks by winnowing.
(ii) The product shall be white or translucent, odourless, thin boat shaped structures, 2 to 3
mm long and 0.5 to 1 mm wide. The taste shall be bland and mucilaginous. It should not give
any gritty feeling during sensorial (organoleptic) evaluation.
(iii) It shall be free from insect infestation, fungal contamination and fermented, musty or
other odours. It shall also be free from any added additives, colours, flavours and harmful
foreign materials.
(iv)The product shall conform to the following requirements:
S. No. Characteristics Requirements

i) Moisture, per cent by mass Not more than 11.5
ii) Total ash (on dry basis), per cent by mass Not more than 4.0
iii) Acid Insoluble Ash (on dry basis), per cent by Not more than 0.45
mass
iv) Swell Volume, ml/gram Not less than 40
v) Organic extraneous matter*, per cent by mass Not more than 2
*Organic extraneous matter includes broken or entire embryo, fragments of endosperm
or capsular wall of fruits belonging to isabgol crop.”
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Annexure 1

(2) Categories covered under these regulations include the following:

(3) Food or ingredients referred to in Food Safety and Standards (Food

(6) The Products claiming cure, prevention or mitigation of any specific

(c) Ingredients not adhering to conventional delivery formats (or as described

A. Schedule I: Nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other

*(Ingredients of plant or botanical origin specified in Schedule II may be

(d) Non-specified foods including novel foods and non-specified ingredients,

(b) The list of additives/excipients intended specifically for

**(FBO shall refer to Annexure 3 for additives/excipients intended

(b) Ingredient prepared by extraction and fractionation using any other

i. Front of the Pack

A. The words “HEALTH SUPPLEMENT/ NUTRACEUTICAL/

A. The statement “NOT FOR MEDICINAL USE” in capital and bold

iii. Front or Back of the Pack or Accompanied Leaflet.

(13) Claims and its

(b) The statement by FBO relating to structure, function or general well-

(d) The articles of food or formulation shall consist of a composition

(ii) Ingredients: Limits as specified in schedule. In case daily minimum

(e) Additive(s) (i) For products in tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only additives as

(ii) For products other than tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only

(e) Additive(s) (i) For products in tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only additives as

(f) Labelling requirement(s) Shall comply with general requirements 5(12).

(g) Any other requirement not -

(b) Nutrients/Ingredients Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats/essential

(ii) Ingredients: Limits as specified in schedule. In case daily minimum and

(ii) For products other than tablet/capsule/pills/liquid format: Only additives

3.1 Categories of FSDU

3.1.1 FSDU for weight management:

ii. It does not apply to prepackaged meals controlled in energy and

ii. Front or Back of Pack

(b)Nutrients/Ingredients Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats/essential

ii. Ingredients: Limits as specified in schedule. In case no daily minimum

A. a statement on the rationale for use of the product by the target

(ii) It does not apply to prepackaged meals presented in the form of

List of Vitamins and Minerals

Note 2- Addition of appropriate overages* to ensure adequate availability of vitamins and

Table C. Permissible overages*

List of amino acids and other nutrients and Nucleotides

Leaf 3-5 g (as powder)

Seed Sindhuri / Annato Plant 1-3 g

Extract Tea extract 0.5 – 2 g

76. Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew./ C. aphylla Edgew (syn)

87. Cassia fistula Linn.

91. Celastrus paniculatus

Root Musali safed / Musali 3 – 6 g (as powder)

Bark 3 – 5 g (as powder)

Bark 3 – 5 g (as powder)

Leaf 20-30 g (as fresh)

Butter/ Oil 3-5 g/ml

Seed Kokilaksha/ Ikshura / 3–6g

241. Madhuca indica Gmel.(Now known as M. longifolia (Koen.) Macbride var. / M.

Seed oil Koyna ka tail 2-5 ml

3-5 g (as seed)

Extract (Not recommended for

Pod 40-80 g (as fresh)

279. Onosma hispidum/ O. echioides Linn.

292. Papaver somniferum L.

293. Parmelia perlata (Huds) Ach.