Astragalus Extract
Botanical Source: Astragalus Membranaceus(Fisch.)Bge.
Part Used: Root
Specification:
Astragaloside IV 0.5%;
Polysaccharides 30%,50%,70%,90% By UV
Astragalus Powder 80mesh
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
Fine Brownish Yellow Powder |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Bulk Density |
45-55g/100ml |
Particle Size |
98% through 80 Mesh |
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Assay |
NLT 50% Polysaccharides |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
Extract Solvents |
Water |
Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
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.
Functions:
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;
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.
"Auto-immune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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.