🌿 Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
📝 General Description
Echinacea, also known as Echinacea purpurea, is a flowering plant widely used in herbal medicine for its immune-boosting properties. Native to North America, it is commonly consumed as tea, tinctures, or capsules and is valued for its role in supporting the body’s defense against colds, flu, and infections. The dried parts of the plant—including the leaves, flowers, and roots—are all used for their therapeutic effects.
🔬 Physical Properties
Color: Green to brownish-green (leaves), purplish (flowers), beige to brown (roots)
Form: Whole, cut, or powdered
Odor: Slightly sweet, earthy, and herbal
Taste: Mildly bitter and aromatic
Moisture Content: ≤ 12%
Particle Size: Cut & sifted or fine powder
Purity: ≥ 98% pure herb (leaf, flower, or root)
🧪 Chemical Properties
Active Compounds: Alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives, polysaccharides, flavonoids
Total Ash: ≤ 10%
Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%
Volatile Oil Content: 0.5% – 1.0% (depending on plant part)
pH (aqueous solution): 5.5 – 6.5
🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)
Energy: Approx. 250–300 kcal
Protein: 7–9 g
Fat: 2–4 g
Carbohydrates: 45–60 g
Fiber: 20–25 g
Sugars: < 2 g
Sodium: 20–40 mg
✅ Quality Standards
100% natural, free from additives and contaminants
Dried under controlled, hygienic conditions
Compliant with ISO, HACCP, GMP, and EU standards
Suitable for herbal supplements, food, and cosmetic uses
🧫 Microbiological Standards
Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g
E. coli: Negative
Salmonella: Absent in 25g
Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g
📦 Packaging & Storage
Packaging: Paper bags, PE-lined cartons, or as per customer request
Storage: Store in a dry, cool, and ventilated place, protected from light and moisture
Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions
Origin: Egypt
🌿 Applications
Immune support teas and tinctures
Capsules and herbal supplement blends
Natural remedies for colds and flu
Skin creams and healing salves
Stress-relief and anti-inflammatory formulas
Ingredient in detox and wellness products
📞 Contact
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