Latin Name Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Family Astragalus Chinese Name Huang Qi Part of the Plant Used Root (Dried, 100% Natural) Active Ingredients Polysacchrides, Astrangaloside Product Specification Polysaccharide 20%, 40%,50%,80%, 90% test by UV Astrangaloside 0.3%,0.5% test by HPLC Different specs of Astragalus Extracts available
Product Introduction Astragalus is produced mainly in Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia. It is harvested in autumn, sliced, dried in the sun. Astragalus is used by traditional Chinese doctors to stimulate the immune system. Chinese doctors have used astragalus to fight the flu and the common cold. Astragalus contains polysaccharides that are thought to play an important role in influencing the immune system. Astragalus also contains saponins called astragalosides, along with flavonoids and triterpenes. Astragalus Extract is strengthening the defensive energy and superficial resistance, promoting pus discharge and tissue regeneration, and inducing diuresis to cure edema.