Echinacea Extract Powder

Description

Product Name     : Echinacea Extract Powder

Botanical Name  : Echinacea purpurea

Family Name      :  POACEAE

Common Name  :Coneflower

Part Used           : Aerial parts

Echinacea  species are perennials that belong to the  Aster  family  and  originate  in eastern North America.    Echinacea contains numerous active  phytochemicals    such  as  high-molecular-weight  polysaccharides,  caffeic   acid  derivatives, and alkyl amides  contribute  to  its  immunostimulatory action. Cichoric  acid  (a caffeic acid  derivative)   has   also   been   shown  to  inhibit integrase, an important  enzyme in  viral reproduction. Echinacea has also exhibited anti-inflammatory  action  which  is  often   attributed  to  the  alkyl  amides  and high-molecular-weight polysaccharides. Oral preparations  are  popular  in  Europe  and  the United States  for  prevention and treatment  of upper respiratory   tract   infections (URI).Has been suggested for  skin  and  oral wound healing.

Active Ingredients of Echinacea Extract Powder