Astragalus is a natural dietary supplement that's used for various health conditions. For instance, it's used to treat the common cold, upper respiratory infections, fibromyalgia, and diabetes. Some proponents of astragalus use it for its possible heart benefits. They claim it may protect against heart disease.
| Product Name | Astragalus Extract Powder |
| Latin Name | Astragalus membranaceus |
| Item | Specification | Results | Methods |
| Marker Compound | 70%Polysaccharides | 70.25% | UV |
| Extract Ratio | 16:1 | Conform | TLC |
| Appearance & Color | Yellow Brown fine powder | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Plant Part Used | Root | Conform | |
| Extract Solvent | Water&Ethanol | Conform | |
| Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6g/ml | 0.45-0.55g/ml | |
| Mesh Size | 80 | 100% | GB5507-85 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.18% | GB5009.3 |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 1.36% | GB5009.4 |
| Solvent Residue | Negative | Conform | GC |
| Residual Pesticides | Meets USP | Conform | |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | <3.0ppm | AAS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0ppm | <0.1ppm | AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.0ppm | <0.5ppm | AAS(GB5009.12) |
| Cadmium | <1.0ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
| Mercury | ≤0.1ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | Conform | GB4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Conform | GB4789.15 |
| Total Coliform | ≤40MPN/100g | Not Detected | GB/T4789.3-2003 |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g | Not Detected | GB4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus | Negative in 10g | Not Detected | GB4789.1 |
| Packing and Storage | 25kg/drum Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, outside: Neutral cardboard barrel & Leave in the shady and cool dry place | ||
| Shelf Life | 3 Years When Stored properly | ||
| Expiration Date | 3 Years | ||
| Note | Non-Irradiation&ETO,Non-GMO,BSE/TSE Free | ||