astragalus root extract

Astragalus root extract is a botanical product derived from the roots of *Astragalus membranaceus* or *Astragalus mongholicus*, plants central to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The extract contains a complex mixture of bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides (astragalans), triterpene saponins (astragalosides I–VIII), and flavonoids (formononetin, calycosin). It is primarily investigated for its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In clinical research, such as the study conducted by the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, it is evaluated for its potential to modulate drug transporters like P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which could lead to significant herb-drug interactions when co-administered with P-gp substrates like fexofenadine.

Other names

Astragalus membranaceus extractHuang Qi extractastragalus root extract granules