
Astragalus P. E
English Name:Astragalus P. E
Latin Name:Astragalus membranaceus
Plant Description: Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceus(fisch)Bge in Latin), It is harvested in autumn. It originates from Gansu, Shaanxi, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan etc.
Use part:Root
Specification: Polysaccharides20%(50%,80%),AstragalosideIV0.3%
Test method: UV(Polysaccharides)/ HPLC(AstragalosideIV)
molecular formula:C41H68O14
molecular weight: 784.97
CAS NO: 84687-43-4
Molecule structure:
Astragalosides (C41H68O14= 784.97)
Standard of quality:
Item | Specification | Test result |
Assay ( UV) | Polysaccharides>20% | 21.2% |
Appearance | Yellow Brown Fine Powder | Conformed |
Odor/Tast | Characteristic | Conformed |
Mesh | 80 mesh | 100% pass |
Chemical & physical control | ||
Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 3.25% |
Ash | ≤5.0% | 2.65% |
Solvents residue | ||
Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | Conformed |
Pb | ≤2ppm | Conformed |
As | ≤2ppm | Conformed |
Pesticides Residue | Negative | Conformed |
Microbiological control | ||
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Conformed |
Yeast & mold | ≤100cfu/g | Conformed |
Salmonella | Negative | Conformed |
E.Coli | Negative | Conformed |
Conclusion | Conform with specification. |
Action: Cardial activity on exhausted heart, Hypotensive activity, Diuretic activity, Preventive activity against acute animals adrenal failure caused by gentamicin, Sedative effect on mice.
Storage:Store in cool &dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life:2 years when properly stored.
Packing:Double plastic bag of foodstuff inside, cardboard drum outside, (25kg/drum).
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