Astragalus 500 mg – 60 capsules

Astragalus 500 mg — 60 capsules. Root extract of Astragalus membranaceus supplied as 60 capsules, each containing 500 mg of astragalus root extract. Known in traditional Chinese medicine as Huangqi, the dried root contains polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins and flavonoids. FOOD SUPPLEMENT · Not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of small children. Form Capsules Content per Capsule 500 mg astragalus root extract Total per Bottle 60 capsules (30 g total) Botanical Source Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge., Fabaceae Part Used Dried root Key Constituents Polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides I–VIII), flavonoids Quality Marker Astragaloside IV — the marker used in pharmacopoeial testing Packaging Sealed bottle with tamper-evident closure Storage Store at room temperature, dry, protected from light Overview Astragalus root (Huangqi) comes from a perennial legume of the Astragalus genus and is among the best-documented botanicals in traditional Chinese medicine, first recorded more than two thousand years ago. The dried root contains three main families of constituents: polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins known as astragalosides, and flavonoids such as formononetin and calycosin. Astragaloside IV serves as the quality-control marker in pharmacopoeial monographs. This description is informational only and does not imply any health effect. Associated Areas Traditional Chinese Medicine — Described in early Chinese materia medica as a tonic herb, with more than two thousand years of documented use. Three Constituent Families — Polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins and flavonoids are the characteristic compound groups. Pharmacopoeial Marker — Astragaloside IV is used as the reference marker for quality control of the root. Research Interest — Its polysaccharides and saponins have been studied in connection with immune-related and antioxidant topics.