Alantolactone dosage

Alantolactone is a lactonic sesquiterpene naturally present in the roots of elecampane ( Inula helenium ), a medicinal plant well known for its digestive and respiratory properties. It belongs to the sesquiterpene lactone family, like artemisinin or parthenolide, and has various biological properties:

• Anti-inflammatory;
• Antifungal (especially against Candida albicans );
• Antiparasitic;
• Antitumor (preclinical studies).

Why measure alantolactone?

The dosage of alantolactone is essential for professionals in herbal medicine, natural cosmetics and food supplements:

• To standardize elecampane extracts into active molecules;
• To verify the conformity of botanical ingredients;
• To ensure consistent effectiveness of formulations for antifungal or digestive purposes;
• To support a functional claim in wellness or nutraceutical products.

Available analytical methods

YesWeLab offers several dosing techniques depending on the nature of the matrix and the expected concentrations:

• HPLC-DAD: liquid chromatography with UV detection, used for plant extracts and standardized galenic forms;
• LC-MS/MS: reference method for low-dose quantification in complex matrices (capsules, dyes);
• GC-MS: recommended for essential oils, allowing fine identification of volatile and thermolable compounds.

All methods are applied in accordance with good laboratory practices, with internal validation or according to ISO 17025 standards.

Analyzed matrices

We carry out the analysis of alantolactone in various types of natural products:

• Extracts of elecampane roots;
• Crude or formulated essential oils;
• Mother tinctures and hydroalcoholic extracts;
• Herbal powders or herbal medicine capsules.

The analysis can also be extended to products combining several medicinal plants for digestive or antifungal purposes.

A key analysis for the nutraceutical sector

Alantolactone analysis helps ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of herbal products:

• It allows to differentiate between titrated extracts and raw extracts;
• It is useful for building a solid technical file, particularly in the event of regulatory control (DGCCRF, REACH);
• It enhances formulations by providing analytical marking of plant active ingredients.

Recommended Related Analyses

For a complete approach to the analytical valuation of your extracts or supplements for digestive purposes, you can combine this dosage with:

• Curcumin dosage – antioxidant and anti-inflammatory;
• Dosage of rosmarinic acid – plant polyphenol with antimicrobial properties;
• Dosage of sesquiterpene lactone (parthenolide) – a structurally similar molecule used in herbal medicine.

This analytical mesh allows you to secure your complex formulations and enrich your traceability files.

Why use YesWeLab?

Since 2020, YesWeLab has been supporting players in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and plant-based industries in managing their laboratory analyses. Thanks to our network of specialized partners, accredited to ISO 17025 or COFRAC, we provide you with:

• Independent scientific expertise;
• Reliable analytical solutions adapted to your matrices;
• Digital support via our unique platform.

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