Echinacea Extract is derived form the herb of the same name. It mainly contains Cichoric acid, alkylamides and Echinacoside. People use it as an immune system booster to shorten the duration of the common cold and flu, and reduce symptoms, such as sore throat, cough, and fever. It can also be used as animal drugs and feed additives as a healthy and effective substitute for antibiotics. When combined with Hypericin, the active ingredient of hypericin, Echinacea extract can protect poultry and livestock from bird and swine flu.
[English name]: echinacea extract/ echinacea purpurea root extract/echinacea purpurea powder
[Place of origin]: Shaanxi Province , China
[Part Used]: Dried Whole plant
[Latin Name]: Echinacea purpurea
[Active ingredients]: Polyphenols; Cichoric Acid
[Specification]: Polyphenols 4%; Cichoric Acid 3% 4%
[Test Method]: HPLC
[Packing]: 25kgs/drum(carton), 1kg/bag, double vacuum plastic packing (vacuum sealed foil bags) inside.
[Shelf Life]: 24 months
Analysis | Specification | Result | Test method |
Assay(Polyphenols) | 4.00% | 4.12% | CP2010 VA |
Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms | Visual |
Color | Yellow-Greenish Brown Powder | Conforms | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic |
Physical &Chemical Control: | |||
Particle Size | NLT100%Through80 mesh | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Loss on Drying | 5.0% Max. | 4.1% | CP2010 IXH |
Ash(Sulphated ash) | 5.0% Max. | 3.8% | CP2010 IXJ |
Total Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Arsenic(As) | 2ppm Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Lead(Pb) | 2ppm Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Mercury(Hg) | 1ppm Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Cadmium (Cd) | 1ppm Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Residual Pesticides | 10ppb Max. | Conforms | CP2010 IXQ |
Particle Size | NLT100%Through80 mesh | Conforms | CP2010 XIB |
Microbiological Control : | |||
Total Plate Count | 1000cfu/g Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIIIC |
Total Yeast & Mold | 100cfu/g Max. | Conforms | CP2010 XIIIC |
E.Coli | Negative/10g | Negative | CP2010 XIIIC |
Salmonella | Negative/10g | Negative | CP2010 XIIIC |
1) To increase the "non-specific" activity of the immune system;
2) To stimulate the body's defenses against minor bacterial and viral infections such as colds and the flu;
3) A remedy for a wide range of ailments including toothache, coughs, and snake bites.
Application:
1. As immunomodulatory agents and immune-stimulating hormone, it is widely used in fields of health products and pharmaceutical;
2. As an immune modulator,it is widely used in the field of cosmetics.
3. As food additives, it is widely used in food industry.
Packing: 1kg/bag,5kg/bag,or 25kg/Hardboard drum,or at your requirment.
1KG : Double pharma-grade polybag inside,sealed Aluminum foil bag outside;
5KG : Double pharma-grade polybag inside,Hardboard cartons outside;
25KG: Double pharma-grade polybag inside,Hardboard drum outside.
Drum size: 38CM*38CM*51CM/25kg , Drum Net Weight: 1.5KG
Carton size: According to the Qty.
Shipping: By TNT/DHL/EMS/FedEx or by Air/ Sea as per Qty.
Shelf Life: 24 months when properly stored.
Storage: Store in Cool and dry place,keep away from strong light,hight temperature.