Boswellic acid dosage

Boswellic acids are a family of pentacyclic triterpenes found in the resin of Boswellia serrata (frankincense). These bioactive compounds are known for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and potentially anticancer properties. Their measurement is a key step in the standardization of extracts, validation of nutraceutical products, and evaluation of their biological efficacy.

Importance of dosage

Boswellic acid analysis is essential for several applications:

• ensure the standardization of Boswellia extracts in order to guarantee their therapeutic efficacy,
• verify the conformity of food supplements claiming anti-inflammatory effects,
• control the quality of raw materials and their authenticity,
• monitor the stability of formulations containing frankincense resin.

Analytical techniques used

The determination of boswellic acids is mainly based on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), often coupled with:

• a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD),
• mass spectrometry (LC-MS or LC-MS/MS).

These approaches allow precise quantification of the main boswellic acids, including:

• boswellic acid,
• 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA),
• 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (KBA).

Affected matrices

The assays can be performed on various matrices, including:

• Boswellia serrata resins,
• standardized dry extracts,
• vegetable powders,
• food supplements in the form of capsules or tablets,
• functional cosmetic formulations with anti-inflammatory effects.

Industrial and scientific applications

Boswellic acid dosage is useful in several sectors:

• nutraceutical: development and control of supplements intended for joint and digestive health,
• phytotherapy: promotion of traditional medicinal plants,
• cosmetics: integration into formulations with soothing and protective properties,
• scientific research: study of anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory action mechanisms.

Additional analyses in the YesWeLab catalog

The dosage of boswellic acids can be combined with other analytical services offered by YesWeLab, such as:

• Rutin assay for the evaluation of an antioxidant flavonoid,
• Protodioscin assay for steroidal saponin control,
• Determination of glucosinolates for the characterization of sulfur-containing plant compounds,
• Dosage of oleocanthal acid for the valorization of olive oils.

YesWeLab Expertise

YesWeLab collaborates with a network of partner laboratories, rigorously selected for their technical expertise and the quality of their analyses. The majority of these laboratories are certified and/or accredited (ISO 17025, COFRAC), guaranteeing the reliability and compliance of results. Thanks to our digital platform, you can centralize your analytical requests, track your samples, and receive your results quickly and securely.