murphyAstragalus membranaceus root extract
AKA: Mongolian Milkvetch, Astragalus root extract, Huang qi extract, Milkvetch root
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
TCM Botanical
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to China. Astragalus membranaceus is a legume native to northern China, Mongolia, and Korea. The root extract is typically obtained through solvent extraction or decoction of dried astragalus roots.
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
94166-93-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
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