Creating a database to analyze the beneficial compounds in Gotu kola.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN IN-HOUSE PROTON SPIN NETWORK DATABASE TO CHARACTERIZE THE PHARMACOPHORES OF CENTELLA ASIATICA FOR STANDARDIZATION AND QUALITY CONTROL
This study is working to create a detailed database of the important ingredients in Gotu kola, a popular herbal supplement, to make sure that the products you buy are safe and consistent in quality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10706478 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a specialized database that characterizes the chemical compounds found in Gotu kola, a popular dietary supplement. By using advanced techniques like NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, the project aims to identify and standardize the active ingredients in this botanical. This will help ensure safety and consistency in the quality of Gotu kola products available to consumers. The research addresses the challenges of complex mixtures in dietary supplements, aiming for better metabolite identification and quality control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who regularly consume or are interested in using Gotu kola as a dietary supplement.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use dietary supplements or have no interest in herbal products may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective dietary supplements derived from Gotu kola.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry for analyzing botanical supplements, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rakotondraibe, Liva Harinantenaina — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Rakotondraibe, Liva Harinantenaina
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.