Astragalus Root Extract 20 1 Astragaloside HPLC Powder

Astragalus Root Extract Powder (Standardized Herbal Extract) Overview Astragalus root extract is a botanical ingredient derived from the root of Astragalus membranaceus, a plant belonging to the legume family. The dried root has been used in traditional herbal systems for centuries and is recognized as a source of bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, saponins, and flavonoids. In modern ingredient development, Astragalus root extract is produced through controlled extraction processes that concentrate these naturally occurring constituents into standardized powdered forms. The extract is typically manufactured either as a ratio extract, such as 10:1 or 20:1, or as a standardized extract characterized by defined levels of marker compounds. One commonly monitored compound in Astragalus root is astragaloside IV, a triterpenoid saponin that is frequently used as a reference marker for analytical standardization. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is commonly used to v…