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Astragalus Extract: An Old Herbal Remedy Opening New Doors in the Health World
Created on 01.23
The increasing popularity of the food-medicine homology concept and the rise in health consumption have created significant opportunities for the development of astragalus extract, a natural active ingredient derived from traditional Chinese medicine. Astragalus extract, a Chinese traditional medicine, holds great market potential in the global health industry due to modern technology.
What is Astragalus Extract?
The astragalus extract is a natural component that is prepared by modern extraction technology using dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus or Astragalus membranaceus (Fabaceae) plants as raw materials. The major bioactive compounds of the extract are Astragaloside IV and Astragalus polysaccharides and flavonoids. These compounds make the basic efficacy of the extract.
Production-wise, the extract of astragalus is obtained by the method of water extraction and alcohol precipitation, a method that involves cleaning, drying, crushing of the raw material, heating extraction and concentration and evaporation. The **spray drying process** is also used by advanced enterprises to ensure that the active ingredients are retained and that the product is stable. The end product is usually in the form of a brownish yellow or an off-white powder, and extracts with different specifications (10:1, 20:1) can be supplied as per the needs of the customer.
To ensure product quality, manufacturers normally use HPLC and UV methods of detection and they introduce stringent limits of heavy metals, microorganisms and additional indicators to ensure that products meet pharmaceutical-grade standards.
Diversified Efficacy and Applications
Traditional Efficacy Proven by Modern Scientific Studies
The four major effects of astragalus are, according to traditional TCM theory, replenishing qi and raising yang, stabilizing the exterior to stop sweating, promoting urination to reduce swelling, and eliminating toxins to promote wound healing. According to experimental research,astragalus extract is a multi-component extract that has been shown to possess immune-enhancing and anti-oxidant and anti-fatigue and heart-protective effects.
The immunomodulatory operation of astragalus polysaccharides is extremely vital. Polysaccharides of Astragalus increase the ability of macrophages to take up and digest substances and facilitate the growth of lymphocytes, hence enhancing the immunity of both cellular and humoral systems. In the aspect of cardiovascular protection, astragalosides have been shown to increase the force of the heart as well as increase blood flow in the coronary arteries in experimental dogs with myocardial infarction, thus protecting heart function.
Wide-ranging Application Fields
Pharmaceutical field.Astragalus extractcan be used in the treatment of tumors, can be used in the treatment of inflammation, osteoporosis and organ protection, and can be used in the treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Clinical application of astragalus in combination of formulas can refer to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia recorded in the formula of astragalus generation pulse granules, Jinqi Jiangtang tablets, and other medicinal formulas.
Healthcare Product Market: Astragalus Market: Health food manufacturers have increased their use of astragalus since its 2023 approval as a food-medicine homologous substance. The Astragalus-based healthcare products available in the market are intended to enhance immune system function, reduce physical fatigue, and treat liver injuries. The products are available in Capsules, Oral Solutions, and Tablets.
Crossover products - "Astragalus Coffee" and "Astragalus Energy Bars" contain astragalus extract. The food is also eaten as an everyday meal by the youthful population. The cooking of food items based on conventional medicine includes chicken stew that contains Astragalus and Astragalus porridge. These dishes are mildly flavored and easy to prepare, hence unhealthy people can take them as their everyday health meals.
Cosmetics Field: Research has indicated that astragalus extract has properties that protect against the sun and fight bacteria and combat acne. High concentrations of Astragaloside IV cream applied topically can provide substantial skin protection. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities of its alkaloids and flavonoids and other components make it an effective acne-fighting agent.
Market Prospects and Development Trends
The market size of China astragalus extract was USD 10.82 million in 2022 and is estimated to attain USD 13.28 million by 2029, according to QYResearch. Astragaloside IV will be the leading product of the market, and it will have more than 64% market share.
The Asia-Pacific region possesses more than one-half of the global astragalus extract market; at the same time, North America and Europe are the next largest markets. Astragalus is primarily grown in China. Most national production is carried out in the Shanxi and Gansu regions because they have favorable climatic conditions.
The chain of large-scale production of Astragalus has transformed in such a way that farming has changed from large-scale farming to intelligent farming. The planted area in China will reach 20,000 hectares or 300,000 mu in 2025 with an estimated yield of more than 100,000 tons. Firms that engage in the process of deep processing continue to add funds to research and development, and the firm has already introduced high-tech products such as Astragalus Polysaccharide Injection and Astragalus Saponin Capsules.
Comprehensive utilization of astragalus stems and leaves as by-products has become a new trend in product innovation. Research has revealed that the stems and leaves that were used to be discarded may be used for extraction with the purpose of neuroprotective products, which reduces the wastage of resources and enhances the profits.
International Development Prospects
Due to the worldwide spread of TCM culture, astragalus extract develops more international market potential. Southeast Asia is the key astragalus export region because of cultural similarity, and in 2023 Thailand recorded a 12% rise in Chinese astragalus imports. The European and American markets enforce regulatory regulations, but the natural medicine demand expansion leads to dietary supplement-based astragalus market expansion, which will reach more than USD 200 million by 2030.
Future Outlook
Astragalus extractis at a critical juncture between tradition and modernity in its development. Scientific research technology continues to develop which will enable researchers to study the active components of astragalus and its pharmacological effects at a deeper level. These studies will provide stronger scientific evidence to support the use of astragalus in chronic disease management and anti-aging applications and functional food development.
Looking ahead, the astragalus extract industry will continue to develop around three central directions: standardization, high-value utilization, and internationalization. The market territory of this time-honored medicinal herb will be expanded in the global health industry due to technological innovation that will lead it to create a modern legend of time-honored medicine with modern applications.
Astragalus extract is now considered to be a significant player in the health sector. The product provides a safer and more effective health solution to consumers worldwide. The benefits of astragalus extract are not only single but multiple to human health. The extract is a natural solution that unites ancient wisdom with present-day scientific health.
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