- INCI Name:Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
- Ingredient Name:Astragalus Root Extract
- Functions:Conditioner, Anti-Microbial Agent, Lightening Agent, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Synonyms:Astragalus Membranaceus, Ext.
Bio-Botanica, Inc. Astragalus Root In Glycerin is a product that belongs to the Fabaceae plant family and is scientifically known as Astragalus membranaceus. Key chemical constituents include astragalus polysaccharide (APS), flavonoid compounds, saponin compounds, and alkaloids. It serves multiple functional categories within the domains of food, beverages, and dietary supplements, including respiratory, immune, and detox support. Additionally, it has applications in the cosmetic and personal care industry related to skin health. Astragalus root has been recognized as a valuable herb in Chinese herbal traditions since ancient times, with its use dating back over 2000 years in China. It is known for its ability to balance the body's systems and is characterized by its yellow color, contributing to its Chinese name, "Huang Qi," meaning "yellow leader." In China, it has been traditionally used to strengthen "chi," the body's life force and protective energy.