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What is Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder?
Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder is derived from the root, flowers, and leaves of the Echinacea purpurea plant. This extract powder is a highly concentrated form of Echinacea’s active compounds, making it ideal for use in dietary supplements, herbal formulations, teas, and other wellness products.
Production Process:
- Harvesting: Echinacea purpurea plants are hand-harvested at their peak potency to ensure the highest concentration of beneficial compounds.
- Cleaning: The plants are thoroughly cleaned to remove any soil or natural debris before the extraction process begins.
- Extraction: The Echinacea roots, flowers, and leaves are extracted using water or a combination of solvents to ensure the full spectrum of active compounds (such as alkamides and cichoric acid) is retained.
- Concentration: The extract is concentrated to a 10:1 ratio to create a highly potent powder form.
- Drying: The concentrated extract is dried into a fine powder to make it easy to incorporate into various products.
- Packaging: The powder is tested for purity, potency, and quality before being packaged in airtight, eco-friendly containers.
Key Features:
- High Potency: Our Echinacea extract powder has a 10:1 extract ratio, ensuring a potent concentration of active compounds like alkamides and cichoric acid.
- Immune Support Category: A mainstay ingredient in immune-support formulations.
- Anti-Inflammatory Positioning: Commonly positioned in respiratory-health formulations.
- Adaptogenic Category: Positioned within the adaptogenic botanical category.
- Vegan & Gluten-Free: Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.
Specification
| Product Name | Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder |
|---|---|
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
| Mesh size | Pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | ≤5% |
| Heavy metals | <10ppm |
| As | <1ppm |
| Pb | <3ppm |
| Total Plate Count | <1000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | <100cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Applications:
1. Dietary Supplements:
- Immune-Boosting Capsules & Tablets: Echinacea is a popular ingredient in immune-support formulations,
- Powdered Supplements: Can be added to powder blends for energy, vitality, or immune health supplements.
2. Functional Foods & Beverages:
- Herbal Teas: Echinacea is commonly used in herbal tea blends designed to support immune health.
- Smoothies & Shakes: Add to smoothies or shakes
- Juices & Beverages: Incorporate into functional beverages
3. Skincare & Cosmetics:
- Anti-inflammatory Creams: Echinacea extract can be included in soothing skincare formulations.
- Soothing Masks: Use in face masks or topical products.
- Hydrating Lotions: Helps in the creation of hydrating lotions and serums
4. Traditional & Modern Wellness Products:
- Detox Teas: Echinacea is often included in detox teas
- Herbal Blends: Combine with other adaptogens or herbal extracts like elderberry, astragalus, or ginger to create a powerful wellness blend.
Why Choose Our Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder?
- High Potency: The 10:1 extract ratio provides a concentrated form of Echinacea’s active compounds.
- Pure: Sourced from Echinacea purpurea plants, free from pesticides and harmful chemicals.
- Immune Positioning: Commonly positioned in cold-and-flu-season product categories.
- Versatile: Perfect for use in a wide range of applications, from supplements to functional foods and skincare products.
- Sustainably Sourced: Sourced from sustainable farms dedicated to environmentally responsible agricultural practices.
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