Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder Description

Echinacea purpurea extract powder: greenish fine powder to light brown with characteristic sweet-bitter taste and herbal aroma. Good-quality botanical extract with signature bioactive compounds including:

• Caffeic acid derivatives (cichoric acid, echinacoside)
• Alkylamides (immunostimulant molecules)
• Polysaccharides and flavonoids

The extract has high antioxidant activity, with cichoric acid showing greater free radical scavenging activity than synthetic antioxidants such as BHT. Its immuno-modulating alkylamides act against inflammation by cytokine modulation of TNF-α and IL-6.

Specifications:

• Thermal stability: Decomposes at above 60°C
• Solubility: Optimum in hydroalcoholic solutions
• Storage: Requires protection from light, oxygen and moisture
• Quality: Meets pharmacopeial standards for heavy metals and solvents

Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder Specifications

Properties

*The above product information is based on theoretical data. For specific requirements and detailed inquiries, please contact us.

Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder Applications

1. Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

The extract has widespread use in capsules, tinctures, and syrups to support immune function and treat infection. Alkylamides enhance immune function by stimulating macrophage phagocytosis and neutrophil motility, which can reduce the severity of colds and flu by 1–4 days at doses of 300–500 mg/day. It is also clinically utilized in infections of the upper respiratory tract, wound sepsis, and as a potentiator of antibiotic therapy.

2. Cosmetics & Personal Care
In cosmetic formulations (0.5–5% concentration), cichoric acid suppresses elastin and collagen breakdown, making the skin more elastic, while polysaccharides suppress UV-induced inflammation and hyperpigmentation. Topical application has also been shown to accelerate wound healing by 40% through enhanced angiogenesis.

3. Functional Foods & Beverages
The extract is incorporated into immune-stimulant tonics, herbal tea, and fortified beverages, where it acts as a natural preservative. When combined with zinc and vitamin C, it is an effective antioxidant and inhibits lipid oxidation in functional food products.

4. Veterinary & Animal Health
Used in animal supplement form, the extract supports infection resistance and surgical recovery. In doses of 50–100 mg/kg, it modulates immune reactions to common viral infections such as canine parvovirus and feline herpesvirus.

5. Agriculture & Biopesticides
The extract is a crop pathogen biofungicide, such as wheat rust, and its alkylamides disrupt insect larval development, making for an environmentally safe pest control method for organic agriculture.

Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder FAQs

Q1. Will this prevent my seasonal colds?

Clinical studies show that 300 mg/day reduces cold incidence by 35% and shortens duration by 1.5 days. Start at first symptom onset for optimal results.

Q2. Can I take it with my immunosuppressant medication?

Avoid the combination. Echinacea may counteract immunosuppressants. Consult your doctor before use if on cyclosporine or corticosteroids.

Q3. Why does it cause mild tongue numbness?

Alkylamides naturally activate cannabinoid receptors, causing temporary tingling. This confirms potency—reduce dose if discomfort persists.