Umkaline Dosage

Umkalin is a specific coumarin extracted from Pelargonium sidoides , a plant native to South Africa widely used in herbal medicine. Known for its beneficial properties on the respiratory tract, umkalin is one of the main active constituents involved in the effectiveness of Pelargonium , often used in the complementary treatment of seasonal respiratory conditions.

Umkaline measurement is essential to ensure the quality and safety of standardized plant extracts. It helps ensure the standardization of preparations, verify the conformity of raw materials, and control the consistency of formulations intended for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets.

Analytical methods
The determination of umkaline is generally carried out by liquid chromatography:

• The HPLC-DAD method, which offers reliable and reproducible quantification thanks to UV detection.
• The LC-MS method, more sensitive and specific, which allows the detection and quantification of umkaline in complex matrices such as syrups or tinctures.

These techniques guarantee high analytical precision and comply with industrial and regulatory requirements for quality control.

Affected matrices

Umkaline analysis can be performed in different matrices:

• Standardized dry extracts of Pelargonium sidoides
• Hydroalcoholic mother tinctures
• Herbal syrups
• Nutraceutical and phytotherapeutic formulations

Industrial applications

The dosage of umkaline is of particular importance in:

• Nutraceuticals, for the standardization of food supplements based on Pelargonium .
• Phytotherapy, to validate the content of active ingredients and ensure the therapeutic consistency of preparations.
• Specialized food industry, for the formulation of syrups and functional drinks.
• Research and development, in order to study the mechanisms of action of umkaline and to optimize extraction processes.

Additional analyses

Umkaline control can be combined with other analyses available in the YesWeLab catalog in order to strengthen the characterization of plant extracts:

• Coumarin assay for a global assessment of the compound family.
• Dosage of fraxin, another coumarin of interest used as a standard.
• Determination of total flavonoids to assess the overall antioxidant potential of the extracts.
• Determination of total polyphenols to characterize the synergy of bioactive compounds.

Regulations and quality issues

Standardization of Pelargonium sidoides is essential to ensure their efficacy and safety. Umkaline dosage contributes to compliance with quality standards applied to dietary supplements and herbal preparations. Analytical traceability is a major asset for manufacturers wishing to highlight the compliance and reliability of their products.

YesWeLab expertise

YesWeLab collaborates with a network of partner laboratories specializing in physicochemical and nutritional analyses, most of which are ISO 17025 certified and COFRAC accredited. Our experts select the laboratory best suited to your needs based on the matrix, the required analytical method, and regulatory requirements.

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