Echinacea purpurea

PURPLE ECHINACEA

Upper airways
Immune system

Echinacea purpurea L., a member of the Asteraceae family, is native to North America, in the United States. It has been recognized for centuries for its immunomodulating, antioxidant and soothing properties, thanks to the active compounds it contains.

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Identification : TLC

Data on traditional use

EMA monograph: (root)

  • Used for the upper respiratory tract
  • Used for skin beauty

EMA monograph (juice from aerial parts)

  • Used for the upper respiratory tract

Canada monograph: (aerial part or root)

  • Used for the upper respiratory tract

German monograph: (aerial part)

  • Used for the upper respiratory tract
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Echinacea purpurea

Detailed description

Echinacea purpurea L. is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant, commonly known as Echinacea purpurea, belonging to the Asteraceae family. The Echinacea genus is native to the United States, and its species are widely distributed throughout the world. It has been recognized for centuries for its immunomodulatory and respiratory properties, thanks to the active compounds it contains, such as echinacin B. Modern studies confirm its various beneficial effects: immunomodulating, soothing and antioxidant. Its active components include polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, alkamides and caffeic acid derivatives, promoting effective immune responses from the various players in the immune system, notably monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes and dendritic cells. Echinacea also plays a key role in maintaining immune homeostasis, reinforcing the body’s natural defenses.