Echinacea P.E

Echinacea P.E.

English Name：Echinacea P.E.

Latin Name：Echinacea Purpurea (L.) Moench

Plant Description: Echinacea is a perennial herb native to the midwestern region of North America. It has tall stems, bears single pink or purple flowers, and has a central cone that is usually purple or brown in color. The large cone is actually a seed head with sharp spines that resemble a stiff comb.

Use part：Aerial Parts

Specification：polyphenol 4.0% UV;

chicoric acid 4.0% HPLC

Molecular Formula: C₇H₆O₅

Molecular Mass: 170

Action: Echinacea is used to stimulate the body's immune system and to fight viral and bacterial infections. It inhibits the enzyme hyaluronidase, which when activated destroys the cementing substances between cells and allows pathogens to infiltrate the body. The herb stimulates T-cells and activates macrophages that destroy foreign intracellular invaders. Echinacea increases levels of properdin, a naturally-occurring chemical thought to increase cellular resistance to infection. It also displays anti-tumor and direct antibiotic actions.