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Botanical Name: Astragalus propinquus
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Known by various names including Milk-vetch, Huang, and locoweed, this plant is a member of the Fabaceae family. It has its origins in North America, Europe, and Asia. The root of the Astragalus plant is enriched with phytochemicals like isoquercitrin, isorhamnetin-3-b-glucoside, ononin, calycosin, and formononetin. Moreover, it boasts a high concentration of antioxidants, particularly flavonoids.
Main Producing Countries |
China, Iran, Mongolia and United States
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Product Use |
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Serving Size: 100 g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 39mg | 1.63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.3g | 22.67% | |
| Dietary Fiber 23.2g | 82.82% | |
| Total Sugars 33.7g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 8g | 16.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 258.2mg | 19.85% | |
| Iron 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Potassium 0mg | 0.00% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Yellowish brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 100% pass 80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | USP < 62 > |
| Coliform | Negative | USP < 62 > |
Astragalus
SynonymsAstragale, Beg kei, Milk vetch, Ogi
Biological SourceAstragalus propinquus
Fabaceae
Parts UsedRoots
Major componentsPolysaccharide, cycloartane glycoside fractions- astragalosides I-IV and trigonosides I-III, four major isoflavonoids- formononetin, ononin, calycosin, and its glycoside [Fig.1][1].
Other constituentsSaponins, several minor isoflavonoids, triterpenoids, and other biogenic amines [1].
Health categoriesAnti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory.
DescriptionAstragalus is generally considered the largest genus of vascular plants, widely distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is obtained from the dried roots from 4-7 year old plants of Astragalus membranaceus [Fig.1].
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