Product Abstract:
Astragalus Root Extract
Botanical Source: Astragalus Membranaceus(Fisch.)Bge.
CAS No.: 84687-43-4
Part Used: Root
Specification: 10%~98% Astragaloside IV By HPLC & UV;
10%~70% Polysaccharides By UV.
Features:
Astragalus Extract comes from the root of astragalus membranaceus, and the major active ingredients of this extract are Astragaloside IV and polysaccharides.
KINGHERBS can offer 10% to 98% Astragaloside IV, 10% to 70% polysaccharides. Astragaloside IV has been widely used to treat ischemic diseases, and also shown to inhibit inflammation, oxidation, and apoptosis. The polysaccharides found in Astragalus have received a great attention, especially the polysaccharide fraction F3. They have been shown to play a role in immunomodulatory actions. Polysaccharides A, B, and C have been identified as glucans, and polysaccharide D as a heteropolysaccharide.
Main Function:
Preventive acute adrenal failure;
Treating aplastic anemia;
Enhancing immune system, protecting liver, diuretic;
Anti-aging,anti-stress;
Promoting cell physiological metabolism;
With the good effect on edema caused by weak spleen and kidney.
Treating diseases of Spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, loose stools and body weary.
Application:
Pharmaceutical as capsules or pills;
Functional food as capsules or pills;
Health products as capsules or pills.
Water-soluble beverages;
Dosage and Toxicity
Astragalus is safe; doses as high as 100g/kg of raw herb have been given by lavage to rats with no adverse effects.Astragalus can be given in tincture form at 2-4 mL three times daily.The LD50 of Astragalus in mice was determined to be approximately 40 g/kg when administered by intraperitoneal injection.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of astragalus during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
"Autoimmune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other immune system conditions: Astragalus might make the immune system more active. This could worsen the symptoms of auto-immune diseases. Avoid using astragalus if you have any of these conditions.
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