The main active ingredients of Echinacea extract are phenolic compounds

Description

The main active ingredients of Echinacea extract are phenolic compounds, caffeic acid derivatives and polysaccharides, which can improve the activity of mammalian immune system; improve the phagocytic function of macrophages.
Echinacea extract is an immunomodulator with outstanding anti-infective and pro-immune effects, which has received widespread international attention.

Item	Specification	Result
Organoleptic
Appearance	Fine Powder	Conforms
Color	greenish yellow	Conforms
Odor	Characteristic	Conforms
Taste	Bitterness	Conforms
Part Used	Stem Leaf &Flower	Conforms
Drying Method	Spray drying	Conforms
Assay	Cichoric acid	1.13% By HPLC
Physical Characteristics
Particle Size	NLT100%Through 80 mesh	Conforms
Loss on Drying	≦6.0%	4.22%
Heavy metals
Total Heavy Metals	≤10ppm	Conforms
Arsenic	≤1ppm	Conforms
Lead	≤1ppm	Conforms
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count	≤1000cfu/g	Conforms
Total Yeast & Mold	≤100cfu/g	Conforms
E.Coli	Negative	Negative
Salmonella	Negative	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative	Negative
Packing & Storage:
Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.N.W.:25kgs .I.D.35cm×H51cm，Store in a well-closed container Away from moisture.

Applications

Researches indicate positive effects in weight gain, feed utilization, improved meat quality and immunity response in poultry and swine.
For treatment purpose: 1% Cichoric acid suitable for oral (by feed or drinking water) administration;
For prevention purpose: relatively cheaper 4% Polyphenols water extracts.