Echinacea purpurea – Herbal Extraction Plant

Primary Use: Immune system booster, antiviral support

Extraction Process

• Harvesting & Cleaning: Aerial parts and roots are harvested when flowers are in full bloom, typically mid to late summer.
• Drying : The plant parts are washed and dried at low temperatures to retain actives like alkylamides and polysaccharides.
• Grinding : Dried material is ground to a coarse or fine powder depending on the extraction method.
• Spray Drying / Freeze Drying: Cold maceration or ultrasound-assisted extraction may be used for sensitive compounds.
• Filtration & Concentration: Extract is filtered and concentrated under vacuum to remove the solvent while preserving actives.
• Drying: Spray drying or freeze drying converts the extract into powder for capsules, tablets, or blends.
• Standardization : Often standardized to 4% polyphenols or 0.25–0.5% echinacoside

Medicinal Benefits

• Stimulates white blood cell activity
• Reduces symptoms and duration of colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections
• Supports wound healing
• Anti-inflammatory and antiviral actions
• May help with chronic fatigue, skin conditions, and urinary infections

Applications

• Capsules / Tablets / Tinctures – immune support
• Syrups and lozenges – for throat and respiratory health
• Topical creams – for skin wounds and irritation
• Functional foods & teas – immune-boosting beverages