Echinacea Extract

Echinacea Extract

Additional information

Product Name

Echinacea Extract

Assay

Polyphenol: ≥4%

Form

Brown & Green Fine Powder

Botanical Source

Echinacea purpurea (Whole Plant)

Key Benefits

🛡 Immune Enhancement
🌬 Respiratory Support
🧬 Anti-inflammatory Activity
🌱 Antioxidant & Detox Properties

Main Applications

Nutraceuticals
Herbal Supplements
Functional Beverages
Oral Care
Cosmetics

Product Details

Echinacea Extract 4% Polyphenols (HPLC) – Immune Support & Natural Anti-inflammatory

Botanical Source: Echinacea purpurea (Whole Plant)
Standardized Active: Polyphenols ≥4% (HPLC)
Key Actives: Chicoric acid, Caftaric acid, Chlorogenic acid, Dodecatetraenoic acid isobutylamides
Extraction Solvent: Water & Ethanol
Form: Brown-green fine powder


1. Introduction

Echinacea Extract is a renowned botanical derived from the Echinacea purpurea plant, long used in traditional herbal systems to support immune health, reduce inflammation, and enhance respiratory defense. Chibio Biotech provides a high-quality extract standardized to ≥4% polyphenols measured by HPLC, ensuring consistent potency and scientifically validated activity.


2. Key Chemical Composition & Standardization

Compound Specification Result Function
Total Polyphenols ≥4.0% 4.18% Antioxidant, immune-modulating
Chicoric Acid ≥2.5% 2.55% Primary immune-supporting polyphenol
Caftaric Acid ≥1.5% 1.62% Antioxidant, supports inflammation modulation
Chlorogenic Acid ≥0.01% 0.016% Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Isobutylamides ≥0.025% 0.025% Immunomodulator, antimicrobial

✅ All components analyzed by HPLC


3. Solubility & Formulation Compatibility

Solvent Solubility
Water Partially soluble
Ethanol Soluble
Oil Insoluble

💡 Best used in aqueous, hydroethanolic, or capsule-based systems.


4. Functional Benefits

🛡 Immune Enhancement

  • Stimulates macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells

  • Enhances resistance during cold/flu season

🌬 Respiratory Support

  • Reduces duration and severity of upper respiratory tract infections

  • Traditionally used for cough, sinusitis, and throat inflammation

🧬 Anti-inflammatory Activity

  • Modulates cytokine production (IL-6, TNF-α)

  • Supports systemic balance without overstimulating the immune system

🌱 Antioxidant & Detox Properties

  • Protects immune cells from oxidative stress

  • Synergistic with Vitamin C and zinc in immune blends


5. Applications & Dosage Guidelines

1. Nutraceuticals (Capsules, Tablets, Softgels)

Function: Immune system support, upper respiratory protection, anti-inflammatory aid
Benefits:

  • Convenient daily immune-boosting supplement

  • Often combined with zinc, vitamin C, elderberry, or probiotics

  • Suitable for immune maintenance or cold/flu season boosts
    Dosage: 300–600 mg/day (standardized to polyphenol content)


2. Liquid Herbal Extracts / Tinctures

Function: Rapid absorption for acute immune response or seasonal support
Benefits:

  • Suitable for alcohol-based or glycerin-based tinctures

  • Common in traditional and integrative medicine

  • May also include astragalus, olive leaf, or andrographis
    Dosage: 1–3 mL per day (typically in 1:1 to 1:5 extract blends)


3. Functional Beverages & Immune Shots

Function: Natural cold/flu season beverage additive, daily immune tonic
Benefits:

  • Offers an “immune wellness” claim for juices, tonics, kombucha

  • Blends well with ginger, lemon, honey, vitamin C

  • Adds herbaceous flavor and functional benefits
    Dosage: 200–500 mg per serving (adjust based on polyphenol yield)


4. Oral Hygiene Products (Mouthwash, Lozenges, Sprays)

Function: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial protection for mouth/throat
Benefits:

  • Reduces swelling, soreness, and bacterial load in oral cavity

  • Used in natural lozenges, mouth sprays, or alcohol-free mouthwash
    Dosage: 0.5–1.5% in finished formulation


5. Cosmetics & Topical Skincare

Function: Skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant action
Benefits:

  • Ideal for sensitive skin, acne-prone, or irritated skin types

  • Used in creams, lotions, serums for redness or barrier repair

  • Pairs well with panthenol, aloe, calendula, or green tea extract
    Dosage: 0.5–1.5% depending on formulation base


6. Pet & Veterinary Supplements

Function: Natural immune booster for pets (dogs, cats)
Benefits:

  • Often blended into powder mixes, chewable tablets, or liquid drops

  • Supports respiratory health and inflammation balance in animals
    Dosage: Varies by animal weight (standardized to 10–25 mg/kg/day)

Industry Form Suggested Dosage
Nutraceuticals Capsules, tablets 300–600 mg/day
Herbal Supplements Liquid extracts, tinctures 1–3 ml/day
Functional Beverages Immune shots, syrups 200–500 mg/serving
Oral Care Mouthwash, sprays 0.5–1.5% in formulation
Cosmetics Soothing creams, anti-inflammatory serums 0.5–1.5%

6. Why Choose Chibio Biotech’s Echinacea Extract?

  • 🌿 HPLC-Standardized Polyphenols, Chicoric Acid, & Alkylamides

  • USP, ICP-MS, and Microbiological Safety Compliant

  • 💧 Clean Ethanol + Water Extraction – No residual solvents

  • 🔬 TLC and HPLC Validated Identity and Potency

  • 📦 Available in bulk 25kg drums with COA, MSDS, TDS documentation


7. Why Use This Product in Your Business?

  • 📊 High consumer awareness and trust in Echinacea as an immune supplement

  • 🧪 Science-backed benefits with growing clinical validation

  • 🌍 Fits perfectly in clean-label, plant-based, and natural wellness products

  • 🚀 Ideal for cold/flu season formulations, year-round immune support, and respiratory health SKUs

  • ✅ Reliable quality and documentation from a globally recognized supplier – Chibio Biotech


📩 Ready to build or expand your immune support product line?
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