Typical dose
100-500mg daily
Oral
Oral safety: low
About this supplement
Standardized aqueous root extract refers to a concentrated botanical preparation where plant roots are processed using water-based extraction methods (such as decoction or infusion) to obtain soluble bioactive compounds. The 'standardized' designation indicates the extract is consistently processed to contain a specified concentration of one or more marker compounds, ensuring batch-to-batch reproducibility and predictable biological activity. This form typically contains a complex mixture of water-soluble phytochemicals like saponins, glycosides, polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds, while excluding most lipophilic constituents. It is commonly used in dietary supplements and functional beverages.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 100-500mg daily
- Suggested range
- 100-500 mg
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Physical properties
Typically a brownish liquid or powder, water-soluble.
How it’s made
Produced through water-based extraction methods such as decoction or infusion of plant roots.