Composition
100% Dried Patol Leaves — Trichosanthes cucumerina
No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single botanical powder.
Botanical Information
- Common Name: Patol / Patola
- English Name: Snake Gourd
- Botanical Name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Plant Part: Leaf
- Form: Fine Powder
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Appearance: Green to greenish-brown powder
- Aroma: Characteristic dried leafy herbal aroma
- Texture: Fine, dry powder
What Is Patol Patra Powder?
Patol Patra Powder is prepared from the dried leaves of Trichosanthes cucumerina. In traditional Indian botanical terminology, Patra refers to the leaf, making Patol Patra a leaf-based preparation.
The dried leaves are cleaned, dried and finely ground to produce a convenient powdered botanical material.
Product Features
- 100% dried Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf powder.
- Botanical identity clearly specified.
- Fine powdered leaf format.
- Traditional Indian botanical material.
- Suitable as herbal/botanical raw material.
- Convenient for permitted traditional formulations.
- Natural green to greenish-brown appearance.
- Characteristic herbal aroma.
- No added ingredients when supplied as a single botanical powder.
- Natural variation in colour and particle size may occur.
Traditional & Botanical Information
Trichosanthes cucumerina is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and is commonly associated with the traditional botanical name Patol/Patola.
Its leaves have been used as botanical material in traditional Indian practices. Such traditional associations should not be presented as claims that the product diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any disease.
How to Use
Use according to the specific product label, intended application or qualified practitioner's instructions.
For traditional formulation applications, the powder should be used according to the applicable formulation and approved product directions.
Do not provide a generic medicinal dosage unless specifically stated on the approved product label.
Preparation
The general botanical processing sequence is:
Fresh leaves → Cleaning → Drying → Cutting → Grinding → Sieving → Packaging
The exact drying, milling and sieving process should follow the manufacturer's actual production specification.
Whole Leaf vs Powder
| Product | Form |
|---|---|
| Patol Patra | Whole dried leaves |
| Patol Patra Bharad | Coarse-cut dried leaves |
| Patol Patra Powder | Fine dried leaf powder |
This product is supplied as fine Patol leaf powder.
Indian Regional Names
- Sanskrit: Patola / Patol — पटोल / पटोला
- Hindi: Patol / Parwal — पटोल / परवल
- Marathi: Padval / Padwal — पडवळ
- Gujarati: Parval / Padval — પરવળ
- Bengali: Potol — পটল
- Tamil: Pudalangai — புடலங்காய்
- Telugu: Potlakaya — పొట్లకాయ
- Kannada: Padavalakayi — ಪಡವಲಕಾಯಿ
- Malayalam: Padavalam — പടവലം
- English: Snake Gourd
- Botanical: Trichosanthes cucumerina
Note: Regional names can sometimes refer to related Trichosanthes species. The botanical name should therefore be used for precise identification.
Natural Characteristics
Patol Patra Powder may naturally vary in:
- Green to greenish-brown colour
- Powder fineness
- Texture
- Aroma
- Moisture
- Shade intensity
These variations may occur due to plant maturity, growing conditions, drying method and milling.
Quality Characteristics
Good-quality Patol Patra Powder should have:
- Correct botanical identity
- Authenticated Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf material
- Properly dried leaves
- Characteristic botanical colour and aroma
- Appropriate moisture
- Low foreign matter
- No visible mould
- No insect infestation
- No unusual odour
- Suitable particle size
- Hygienic packaging
- Batch traceability
Quality Testing
Depending on the intended application:
Physical Testing
- Appearance
- Colour
- Odour
- Moisture
- Foreign matter
- Particle size
Botanical Authentication
- Macroscopic identification
- Microscopic examination
- Botanical authentication
- Reference comparison
Safety Testing
Where applicable:
- Microbial limits
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues
- Aflatoxins
- Other relevant contaminants
Storage
Store Patol Patra Powder:
- In a cool, dry place.
- In an airtight moisture-resistant container.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- Away from humidity.
- Away from insects and pests.
- Away from strong external odours.
Keep the container tightly closed after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patol Patra Powder?
Patol Patra Powder is a fine botanical powder prepared from the dried leaves of Trichosanthes cucumerina.
What is the botanical name of Patol?
For this product, the botanical name is Trichosanthes cucumerina.
What does Patra mean?
Patra is a traditional Sanskrit term commonly referring to a leaf or leaf material.
Is Patol Patra Powder made from the fruit?
No. This product is specifically made from the leaves of Trichosanthes cucumerina.
Is Patol Patra the same as Snake Gourd?
Patol/Patola is associated with Trichosanthes species, while Snake Gourd is a common English name for Trichosanthes cucumerina. The botanical name should be checked for exact identification.
Is this a whole leaf product?
No. This listing is for fine powdered dried leaves.
How should Patol Patra Powder be stored?
Store in a cool, dry and airtight container, protected from moisture, sunlight and contamination.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general botanical and traditional product-information purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Traditional uses should not be interpreted as medical claims. For internal use, use only appropriately identified material specifically manufactured and labelled for that purpose and follow applicable regulatory requirements.
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