Magnoflorine dosage

Magnoflorine is an isoquinoline alkaloid found in many medicinal plants traditionally used for their sedative, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Among its best-known plant sources are Nelumbo nucifera (holy lotus), Berberis, Eschscholzia californica, and species from the Papaveraceae family.

Its dosage is particularly sought after in the fields of herbal medicine, nutraceuticals and wellness, especially for food supplements with calming, anti-stress or antioxidant properties.

Objectives of magnoflorin assay

Quantitative analysis of magnoflorin allows us to:

• Standardize plant extracts rich in alkaloids
• Ensuring the consistency of formulations with a relaxing or sedative effect
• Ensuring the traceability and conformity of plant-based raw materials
• Studying the content of active ingredients as part of R&D or quality control

It also constitutes a quality marker for botanical extracts of traditional or innovative use, whether in food supplements, herbal capsules, infusions or mother tinctures.

Proposed analytical methods: HPLC or LC-MS

Magnoflorin analysis is performed by HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) or LC-MS (liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry). Depending on the analytical objectives and the complexity of the matrix, the method is adjusted to optimize:

• Sensitivity and specificity of detection
• The separation profile in complex extracts
• Adaptation to mobile phases and columns specific to alkaloids

Our partner laboratories operate in compliance with ISO 17025 standards and can adapt analytical conditions to meet your specific needs, particularly in the case of matrices with high tannin or polyphenol content.

Analyzed matrices

Magnoflorin dosage is applicable to a wide variety of plant matrices and commercial formulations:

• Standardized extracts of Nelumbo nucifera, Berberis, Eschscholzia, etc.
• Dried plant powders
• Infusions, herbal teas and medicinal decoctions
• Mother tinctures and hydroalcoholic extracts
• Dietary supplements with a relaxing or balancing effect

Industrial and regulatory applications

In the nutraceutical sector, magnoflorin is attracting increasing interest due to its calming properties and its action on the nervous system. It is often incorporated into herbal complexes in:

• Sleep and relaxation formulations
• Natural anti-stress supplements
• Antioxidant products
• Neuroprotective preparations

Its dosage makes it possible to objectify the claimed effects and to meet the requirements of quality and reproducibility of botanical extracts.

Further analyses recommended

For a complete characterization of your plant extracts, we also recommend:

• Nuciferin dosage – another alkaloid of the sacred lotus
• Hypericin dosage – used for its effects on mood
• Dosage of apigenin – a flavone with calming properties

Why go through YesWeLab?

Since 2020, YesWeLab has been supporting professionals in nutrition, food supplements and plant extracts in managing their analytical needs, relying on a network of more than 200 specialized partner laboratories.

• ISO 17025 / COFRAC accredited laboratories
• Personalized technical and scientific support
• Digital platform to simplify the application, tracking and access to results
• Adaptation to the constraints of your supply chains (labels, organic, traceability, European regulations)

Do you need a magnoflorine dosage?

Request a personalized quote via our online form. Our team will direct you to the most suitable laboratory based on your matrix, desired technique, and regulatory requirements.