Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Active Component
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 70831-56-0
- Molecular formula
- C22H18012
- Ingredients
- Echinacea Extract
- Product Families
- Latin Name
Echinacea purpurea.
- Source of Echinacea
Echinacea is native to central and eastern North America and is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Sowing and breeding are more frequent than in spring and autumn. The flowering period is June to July. Place of processing is in Shaanxi province.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Echinacea Extract Powder Benefits
a) Anti-inflammatory and Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Experiments have shown that Echinacea can alleviate the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections and early colds, and can shorten the course of the disease, especially the early symptoms. At present, many American family doctors recommend that patients use echinacea drugs to prevent upper respiratory tract infections and other inflammations, and point out that for healthy young people in the early stages of a cold, echinacea may be a reasonable choice, even better than antibiotics. A retrospective study of 1,280 children with bronchitis showed that treatment with echinacea juice can speed up the healing process than treatment with antibiotics. This is mainly because bronchitis is mostly a viral infection and antibiotics can’t help it, but echinacea preparations can stimulate non-specific The defense system attacks cells infected by viruses. In Germany in 1982, there were as many as 300 types of echinacea single preparations and compound preparations, and they were widely used to treat acute and chronic respiratory infections caused by viruses or bacteria; assist various antibiotics to treat various serious bacterial infections.b) As an Immune Modulator and Immune Booster
Echinacea plants are mainly used to treat and prevent diseases by activating different immune cells to improve the function of the body’s own immune system. In Germany, echinacea preparations were listed in the 2000 most commonly used prescriptions in 1989, ranking 131st. Echinacea is currently known as an immune enhancer in the world. In human medicine, echinacea is widely used to treat various infectious diseases and immune diseases such as bronchial asthma, genital herpes, cancer and AIDS. Echinacea can increase the phagocytosis of alveolar macrophages to pathogens and increase the body’s resistance. At the same time, it can produce a variety of cytokines, such as IL-1, IL-6, TNF-a and cytotoxins, to control their own activity and The activity of other immune cells. In veterinary medicine, related experiments have shown that feeding horses with echinacea can increase the phagocytic ability of neutrophils and the number of peripheral lymphocytes, and effectively stimulate the immune activity of horses. Plant extracts can be used as a blood supplement for horses. It can increase the number of hemoglobin, the number of red blood cells and some physiological and training indicators. Feeding chickens with echinacea root products as feed additives can significantly increase the weight of the experimental group and reduce the infection of coccidia.c. Treatment of wounds, ulcer inflammation and other skin diseases
- Supplements containing Echinacea Extract Powder
- BlueBonnet Echinacea Root Extract Supplement, 60 Count.
- Nutricost Echinacea & Goldenseal Root, 500mg, 240 Capsules – Veggie Caps, Non GMO, Gluten Free.
- Echinacea by Nature’s Bounty, Herbal Supplement, Supports Immune Health, 400mg, 100 Capsules.
- Doctor’s Best Immune Booster with Echinacea, Elderberry & Zinc for Immune System Support, Antioxidant Support, 120 Count.
- Solaray Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract 125 mg | Healthy Immune & Respiratory Function Support | 60 VegCaps.
- Now Supplements, Echinacea (Purpurea Root) 400 mg, Immune System Support*, 250 Veg Capsules.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Dosage of Echinacea Extract Powder
Suggested consumption: 300-900 mg per day (divided into 2-3 times), eating more is not beneficial.
Properties
- Appearance
- Brown fine powder
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Taste
- Characteristic
- Microbiological Values
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Plate Count | max. 10000 | cfu/g | - |
| Yeast and Mould | max. 100 | cfu/g | - |
| E.Coli | Negative | - | - |
| Salmonella | Negative | /10g |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 474.37 | - | - |
| Sieve Analysis (80 Mesh) | 100 pass | % | - |
| Loss on Drying | max. 5 | % | - |
| Ash Content | max. 5 | % | - |
| Extract Solvent | Ethanol and Water | - | - |
| Residual Solvents | max. 0.05 | % | - |
| Heavy Metal | max. 10 | ppm | - |
| Lead Content | max. 3 | ppm | - |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | ppm | - |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | ppm | - |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | ppm | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Manufacturing Flow Chart of Echinacea Extract
Raw Material → Ethanol Extraction → Concentration → Extractum → Spray Drying → Crushing, Mixing, Packaging → Product.
Safety & Health
- Echinacea Extract Powder Side Effects
Although the benefits of echinacea for the common cold are uncertain, the risks still seem to exist. The most common side effect is stomach upset and some people who are allergic to inulin can also have allergic reactions. You may get symptoms such as skin rash, worsening asthma symptoms, and skin allergic reactions. Therefore, people with poor digestion and allergies are not recommended to choose echinacea. In addition, echinacea may not be safe for people taking certain drugs. For example, some drugs used to treat heart problems (such as amiodarone and some antifungal treatments. The combination of echinacea and these drugs may cause liver damage. Generally speaking, the time of taking echinacea should not exceed 8 weeks. Although there is no evidence that this herb will cause harm in the future, doctors do not know enough about the long-term safety of this herb. Therefore, echinacea is used to enhance immunity and it is best not to take it for a long time to fight colds.
- Safety of Echinacea Extract Powder
Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Echinacea should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Echinacea is often sold as an herbal supplement.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Echinacea Extract Powder Package
- 25kgs/ drum, inner by double plastic bags..
- N.W./G.W.: 25kgs/ 28kgs.
- Drum size: 35cm(diameter)*51cm(height).
- Small order is accepted too. Such like 1kg/ 5kgs/ 10kgs.
Package for small quantity is by aluminum foil bag and carton box.
Storage & Handling
- Notes for Shipping
- For 1-50kg, we suggest shipping by courier, such as DHL, fedex. HS code we use is 2932999099.
- For 50-300kgs, we suggest shipping by air. HS code we use is 2932999099/1302199099.
- For more than 300kgs, we suggest shipping by sea. HS code we use is 1302199099.