Astragalus (Huang Qi)
Astragalus mongholicus Bunge (Fabaceae)
Premier authentic Huang Qi sourced from traditional Dao-di harvesting areas in Shanxi and Inner Mongolia. Offered as whole graded taproots, machine-sliced diagonal cut oval pieces, and standardized extract rich in astragaloside IV and immune polysaccharides.
- Plant Part
- Dried Taproot
- Origin
- Shanxi & Inner Mongolia, China
- MOQ
- 50 kg
- Shelf Life
- 36 months
Standardized Specification
Published specification ranges and the analytical method referenced for each parameter. Batch-specific results are issued on the certificate of analysis, not on this page.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Astragaloside IV (HPLC-ELSD) | ≥ 0.30% - 10.00% | HPLC-ELSD |
| Polysaccharides (UV) | ≥ 50.0% (Extract) | Phenol-Sulfuric Acid |
| Moisture (Root Slices) | ≤ 12.0% | USP <731> |
| Heavy Metals (ICP-MS) | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
Composition, Format & Handling
Standardized assayAstragaloside IV ≥ 0.3% – 10.0% (HPLC-ELSD) / Polysaccharides ≥ 50% (UV)
Marker compoundsAstragaloside IV, Cycloastragenol, Astragalus Polysaccharides, Formononetin
Extraction / processingPurified Water / Food Grade Ethanol
Extraction ratioNatural Root / 10:1 to 20:1 for Extract
AppearanceLong straight cylindrical roots / Flat diagonal slices / Yellow-brown powder
Particle / cutWhole taproot / Diagonal cut slices / 80 mesh extract powder
CAS Number84687-43-4
Storage ConditionsStore in dry, ventilated warehouse below 22°C
Analytical Fingerprint
Illustrative chromatographic profile showing the marker peaks used for identification. Peak heights are schematic and are not batch results.
Analytical Chromatography Profile (280 nm)Validated Method Conformance
X-Axis: Retention Time (min)Y-Axis: Absorbance UnitsQC Fingerprint: PASS
Formononetin8.5 min
Astragaloside IV (ELSD)13.2 min
