Indian Ginseng Dosage

The dosage of Indian ginseng , also called ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), allows the quantification of the active ingredients characteristic of this adaptogenic plant. Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, Indian ginseng is today widely integrated into nutraceutical and phytotherapeutic formulations for its toning, antioxidant and anti-stress effects.

The analysis of Indian ginseng mainly aims to measure the content of withanolides , the steroidal lactones responsible for its biological properties. Their quantification guarantees the quality, safety and regulatory compliance of marketed products.

Indian ginseng and its active compounds

Withania somnifera is a plant native to India and North Africa, known for its role as a natural adaptogen. Its roots and leaves contain a family of bioactive compounds called withanolides , the main ones being withaferin A, withanoside IV and withanolide A. These molecules are involved in the modulation of oxidative stress, regulation of cortisol and support of energy metabolism.

The variability of withanolide content depends on many factors: botanical origin, cultivation conditions, extraction and drying processes, and the nature of the excipients used in the formulations. Accurate dosage of these compounds is therefore essential to validate the efficacy and compliance of finished products.

Objectives of Indian Ginseng Dosage

The dosage of Indian ginseng meets several needs in the nutraceutical and phytotherapeutic sectors:

• control the concentration of withanolides in extracts, powders and food supplements,
• check the compliance of raw materials with the pharmacopoeia and supplier standards,
• ensure the reproducibility and standardization of batches,
• validate functional claims related to vitality, stress resistance and cognitive performance,
• secure complex formulations combining several plant extracts.

Analytical methods used

The dosage of Indian ginseng is carried out using high-precision chromatographic techniques adapted to complex plant compounds:

• HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) : allows the separation and quantification of the main withanolides in hydroalcoholic extracts or standardized powders.
• LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry) : this reference method offers high specificity for the simultaneous detection of several withanolides at very low concentrations. It guarantees reliable identification, even in complex matrices.

These techniques are also used for other adaptogenic plants and standardized plant extracts available in the YesWeLab catalog, such as the Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) assay, the rhodiola assay, or the bacopa monnieri assay. These analyses allow us to compare and validate the adaptogenic potency of different natural extracts.

Sectors of application

The dosage of Indian ginseng is mainly aimed at those involved in:

• the nutraceutical industry , for the formulation of supplements intended for stress management, vitality and overall well-being,
• functional food , particularly in drinks and bars enriched with plant extracts,
• animal nutrition , for the development of enriched foods promoting physiological resistance and performance,
• research in phytotherapy , in order to study the chemical composition and stability of standardized extracts.

The analysis can be combined with other services from the YesWeLab catalog, allowing a complete evaluation of the bioactive profile of plant extracts, such as the dosage of total polyphenols , the dosage of flavonoids , or the dosage of caffeine . These complementary tests provide a global vision of the nutritional and antioxidant quality of plant formulations.

Carrying out analyses at YesWeLab

YesWeLab entrusts the Indian ginseng assay to partner laboratories specialized in the analysis of phytochemical and nutraceutical compounds. These laboratories have state-of-the-art HPLC and LC-MS/MS equipment, ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of results.

Most of our partner laboratories are certified or accredited according to ISO 17025 and the COFRAC standard, ensuring the reliability and traceability of our analyses. The YesWeLab scientific team will assist you in choosing the method best suited to your samples and objectives: batch validation, quality control, extract comparison, or verification of functional claims.

Thanks to its digital platform, YesWeLab simplifies analysis management by allowing manufacturers and formulators to centralize their requests, track the status of their samples, and access validated test reports online. Since 2020, numerous players in the nutraceutical, animal health, and phytotherapy sectors have trusted YesWeLab for the characterization of their plant extracts.

Technical data

• Methods: HPLC, LC-MS/MS
• Expertise: Physicochemical, nutritional
• Sectors of activity: Human food, nutraceuticals, animal nutrition, plants
• Main markers: Withanolides (withaferin A, withanolide A, withanoside IV)

For any specific analysis request or technical support needs, contact our team now to obtain a personalized quote and analytical advice tailored to your ashwagandha-based products.