Folexco/East Earth Herb
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Botanical extracts manufacturer changes name to A.M. Todd Botanicals and extends line of branded extracts with Astragamax, "a highly concentrated multi-standard pure astragalus extract." Available in powder form, Astragamax "includes guaranteed levels of the plant's active constituents: saponins, polysaccharides and flavonoids," the company says. In September, the firm launched its new line of branded extracts with Echinamax echinacea extract (1"The Tan Sheet" Sept. 13, In Brief). The Montgomeryville, Penn.-based manufacturer also is introducing a full line of standardized herbal extracts in granulated form, including echinacea, green tea, St. John's wort and Siberian ginseng
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