Astragalus Root Extract

Astragalus membranaceus is a common medicinal plant in China. The scientific name of Astragalus membranaceus is Astragalus membranaceus, which belongs to the legume family and is one of the traditional Chinese medicines. The roots of Astragalus membranaceus are long elliptical in shape, with a smooth surface and brown hairs. The medicinal herbs of Astragalus are mainly collected from its roots, and its main functions include tonifying qi and promoting blood circulation, nourishing beauty, enhancing immunity, and resisting cancer and radiation.

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1. Solid Beverages & Functional Drinks

Solid beverages represent one of the most common application areas for astragalus, with an increasingly diverse range of formats emerging in recent years. From astragalus coffee, astragalus puree, and millet‑astragalus juice to tea bags, all are targeting different consumer scenarios. One astragalus fermented liquid plant beverage even won the first prize for new products in China's food industry in 2025. Instant powder mixes such as astragalus and angelica drink also received positive feedback during the 2025 Lanzhou Marathon in China.

The biggest challenges in solid beverages are solubility and flavor acceptance.

Astragalus itself has a beany and bitter taste. Some products, when reconstituted, present a flavor profile that consumers find unfamiliar – no matter how good the efficacy, poor taste undermines the product. Our astragalus extract undergoes a debittering process and is spray‑dried into an ultra‑fine powder (80–100 mesh), achieving a cold‑water solubility of over 90%. This means that when added to solid beverages, consumers can simply mix it with hot water and drink without needing to stir.

2. Dietary Supplements (Capsules, Tablets, Gummies)

Capsules and tablets are the most traditional supplement forms for astragalus. There are many astragalus capsule products with China's "Guo Shi Jian Zhu" (National Health Food Approval) certification, primarily claiming benefits such as immune support and relief from physical fatigue. Gummies have grown rapidly in the past two years. A children's gummy nutrition pack won an award at FBIF 2026, incorporating multiple nutrients into gummies of various shapes and flavors, effectively solving the "children don't like to take them" problem. Other formats such as astragalus chewable tablets, astragalus wine, and astragalus tea are also widely available.

For capsules and tablets, the raw material requirements are relatively straightforward: low moisture content and no sticking during processing.

Gummies, however, are more challenging. Astragalus has a high polysaccharide content. If the ratio with gelatin or pectin is not properly adjusted, the gummies may become hard or fail to release from the mold. We have conducted extensive small‑scale trials on gummies and know precisely at what addition level the gel system remains most stable, and how color and texture change under different pH conditions. For customers needing capsules or tablets, we measure bulk density and flowability to ensure no tablet cracking and consistent fill weight. For gummies, we directly provide our reference parameters, saving you the time and effort of trial‑and‑error testing.

Astragalus root extract is a commonly used health and medicinal ingredient

It is rich in various nutrients such as amino acids, polysaccharides, glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, etc. It can enhance immunity, resist fatigue, and lower blood pressure. Among them, the anti radiation effect of Astragalus root extract has attracted much attention.

Modern science has shown that Astragalus root extract can resist ionizing radiation and ultrasound radiation, reducing the adverse effects of electromagnetic radiation on the human body. Research has shown that Astragalus root extract can also prevent and alleviate the strong side effects on the body during cancer treatment such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

We have multiple advantages as a manufacturer of Astragalus root extract

Firstly, our factory adopts world-class extraction processes and equipment to ensure the purity and active ingredient content of Astragalus root extract.

Secondly, we have professional personnel responsible for the procurement, testing, storage, and processing of medicinal materials, ensuring their source and quality.

Finally, we have years of research and development experience and rich practical experience, able to provide customers with comprehensive technical support and services, while customizing Astragalus root extracts that meet their needs.

In short, Astragalus membranaceus is a common and important traditional Chinese medicine plant with various medicinal values and health effects. As a manufacturer of Astragalus root extract, we should leverage our technological and professional advantages to effectively improve its quality and efficiency, and provide better health and medical services for people.

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