Product Overview
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is the dried root of a flowering plant native to northern and eastern China, Mongolia, and Korea, where it has been a cornerstone herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. The root is harvested from plants that are typically several years old, sliced, dried, and either encapsulated as a whole-root powder or processed into a standardized extract concentrated for its polysaccharide content.
Astragalus is classified as an adaptogen, a category of botanicals traditionally used to help the body maintain balance during physical and mental stress, and it has become one of the more established adaptogenic ingredients in the U.S. immune-support and energy category. Root age and harvest region can meaningfully affect polysaccharide content, so standardized extracts are increasingly preferred over unstandardized root powder for brands making specific potency claims.
How Brands Use Astragalus
- Positioned across immune support, stress response, and energy or stamina capsule and tablet lines
- Available as whole-root powder or as an extract standardized to polysaccharide content, depending on your target potency claim
- Commonly formulated alongside other adaptogens such as reishi mushroom, ashwagandha, or eleuthero in combination blends
- Root sourcing and age documentation matter — request a Certificate of Analysis specifying root age and standardization method
Brand owners building an adaptogen or immune-support line most often request astragalus as either a standalone standardized-extract capsule or as a component of a broader adaptogen blend. Our formulation team can help determine whether whole-root powder or standardized extract is the better fit based on your target label claim and price point.
Health Genesis's Davie, Florida manufacturing facility is FDA-registered, GMP-certified, and NSF-certified, and our family has run it for more than 25 years. For an adaptogen like astragalus, that experience means consistent standardized-extract sourcing, accessible minimum order quantities, and an in-house label design team ready to support your brand launch.
Do you offer both whole-root astragalus powder and a standardized extract?
Yes, we can source and formulate either whole-root powder or a polysaccharide-standardized extract depending on the potency positioning your brand wants.
Can astragalus be combined with other adaptogens in a custom blend?
Yes — it's frequently formulated alongside ingredients like reishi, ashwagandha, or eleuthero root in a multi-adaptogen product.
What's the minimum order quantity for a private label astragalus capsule?
We keep MOQs accessible for growing brands; contact our team for current minimums across capsule counts and formats.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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