DEFINITION

Astragalus Root consists of the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (Bunge) P.K.Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge (Fam. Fabaceae). Astragalus root is typically harvested from a 2- to 3-year-old plant in early fall. It contains NLT 0.04% of cycloartane saponins and NLT 0.03% of isoflavonoids calculated on the dried basis.