ABSTRACT

A new analytical approach and validation study were developed to assess the quantity of ximenynic acid (XMA) in Santalum album Linn. extract. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in reverse phase is the technique that is used in this procedure. The anti-aging properties of the medicine were tested using enzymes that inhibit hyaluronidase and elastase, respectively, in order to gather information and findings. Methanol and water were used as the mobile phase for the analysis, which was carried out using a ZORBAX SB-C18 column with a size 5 µ (4.6 x 250 mm) column size. During the course of this HPLC method validation, a number of different tests that were pertinent to specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision and robustness were carried out. The technique was tested to see whether or not it would be able to fulfill the prerequisites set out by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). Research conducted on anti-aging found that XMA was much more efficient than catechin at decreasing the activities of elastase and hyaluronidase. Because of its use, speed and reliability, the HPLC method that was described has the potential to be effectively utilized in industry for the standardization of herbs and phytomedicines. Because XMA has the potential to be a breakthrough anti-aging treatment, the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries may benefit from its development.