Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Huangqi, Astragali Radix
Characteristics
- INCI
- Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
- Ru.
- Huangqi, Astragali Radix
- CAS
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94166-93-5
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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303-391-9
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emollient, skin conditioning
Description
Astragalus Membranaceus, or Huangqi as the Chinese call it, is one of their most important medicinal herbs that is traditionally used to strengthen "qi", the body’s life force. It has a bunch of magic abilities includingtonic, liver-protecting, immunomodulating, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties.
Modern research does prove that Huangqi is a valuable medicinal herb and contains plenty of bioactive compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides. As for skincare and Huangqi, it is well known and used for its general tonic and skin reinforcing properties, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action.
On top of that, we also found a manufacturer claiming that Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract combines anti-aging and anti-blemish properties so it is especially useful for aging, acne-prone skin. In their in-vivo (made on real people) studies, 2% of liposomal Huangqi increased skin hydration, firmness, and smoothness by 20% after 14 days and decreased "blemish-prone skin signs" by 10-15% after 42 days.
Evidence & Research on Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
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1
Fu, Juan, et al. "Review of the botanical characteristics, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi)." Phytotherapy Research 28.9 (2014): 1275-1283.Find in PubMed
Products with Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract (339 total)
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