Description
Echinacea purpurea (Eastern purple coneflower or Purple coneflower) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Echinacea. Polyphenols and Chicoric Acid are two main active ingredients in Echinacea purpurea extract. Echinacea purpurea extract is a traditional herbal remedy for the symptomatic relief of colds, influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions
Pharmacology
Echinacea has been attributed with several pharmacological effects such as: Influencing pro-inflammatory enzymes, stimulating proliferation and activity of polymorphonuclear cells, protecting cells against free-radical damage, activating monocytes to produce cytokines, and possibly by weakly stimulating humoral immunity. All these effects culminate in improved protection against systemic, infectious disease.
Main Function
(1)Antivirus, antifungi, antibacterial, antiinfections ,antitumor and anticancer.
(2)Stimulating the immune system, enhancing immunity, preventing influenza.
(3)Treating arthritis or skin diseases, promoting wound repair, relieving toothache and pain of scald.
Echinacea P.E