Astragalus Extract Polysacchrides/ Astragaloside IV/ Cycloastragenol

Astragalus was used in traditional Chinese and Eastern medicine for over 2000 years. Astragalus extract is derived from the root of Astragalus membranaceus in the pea family. Astragalus extract major active ingredients is astragaloside IV, Astragalus polysaccharides and Cycloastragenol.

Product Name	Astragalus Extract
Latin Name	Astragalus Membranaceus
Used Part	Root
Appearance	Brown/ White Powder
Odor &Taste	Characteristic
Test Method	UV/HPLC
Specification	0.5%-98%
Active Ingredient	Astragaloside IV;Cycloastragenol;Astragalus Polysaccharide
Astragaloside IV	CAS NO.	84687-43-4
	Molecular Formula	C28H32O17
	Molecular Weight	640.54
	Structure
Cycloastragenol	CAS NO.	78574-94-4
	Molecular Formula	C30H50O5
	Molecular Weight	490.72
	Structure

Physical Characteristics
Sieve Analysis NLT 100% pass 80 mesh
Loss on Drying ≤4.0%
Ash Content ≤2.0%
Residual Solvents
Ethanol ≤5000ppm
Total Heavy Metals ≤20ppm
Pesticide Residues ≤10ppb
Microbiological Assay
Total Plate Count 1000cfu/g
Total Yeast & Mold 100cfu/g
E.Coli Negative
Salmonella Negative
Staphylococcus Negative

 

 

 

 

Specifiaction of Astragalus Extract

 

Astragaloside: 0.5%, 1%,5%,10%,20%,50%,70%,90%,98% by HPLC

Cycloastragenol: 50%,90%,98% by HPLC

Astragalus Polysaccharide: 50%, 70% by UV

Astragalus Extract Function

1. Astragalus root p.e. powder with anti-stress effect;

2. Astragalus root p.e. powder can be used as a growth promoter;

3. Astragalus root p.e. powder with the function of antiviral;

4. Astragalus root p.e. powder has improved heart and lung function;

5. Astragalus root p.e. powder can enhance immunity, improve the body’s resistance to disease.