1. Astragalus Extract Astragaloside IV can increase energy and endurance, enhance the immune system and aid in the recovery from chronic stress or prolonged illness.
2. Studies have documented that astragalus extract astragaloside IV boosts activity of several kinds of white blood cells and increases production of antibodies, the body own natural anti-viral agent.
3. It is used to protect and support the immune system, antibacterial, and antiinflammatory, for preventing colds and upper respiratory infections;
4. It has the effect on lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes and protecting the liver.
| Loss on Drying | ≤5g/100g | 3.05g/100g | 3g/105℃/2hrs |
| Identification | Conforms with TLC | Conforms | TLC |
| Content | ≥ 0.3% Astragaloside IV | 0.35% | HPLC |
| Residue Analysis | |||
| Heavy Metals | ≤10mg/kg | Conforms | |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3.00mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.00mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.50mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Microbiological Tests | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | 200cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | 10cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 |
| E.Coli. | Negative/10g | Conforms | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Negative/10g | Conforms | AOAC 998.09 |
| S.aureus | Negative/10g | Conforms | AOAC 2003.07 |