What is Echinacea Purpurea?Good function and application of Polyphenols and Chicoric acid from Echinacea Purpurea Extract?

Precautions of Echinacea Purpurea.

Echinacea Extract ECHINACEA PURPUREA ROOT EXTRACT;ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT Echinacea angustifolia,Coneflower extract 289-808-4 90028-20-9 Chicoric acid,dicaffeoyltartaric acid.CAS.NO:70831-56-0 photo picture image The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.
The American Herbal Products Association gives echinacea a class 1 safety rating, which indicates that it is safe when used appropriately (as instructed by the product label) and with the guidance of a healthcare professional. In Germany, use of echinacea is restricted to no longer than eight weeks at a time. This is because after eight consecutive weeks, echinacea losses its effectiveness and may even diminish immune function. Regular users of this herb, need "break" periods:namely, periods of time that they are not taking echinacea in order for it to maintain its ability to enhance immune function and fight infection.
Individuals with tuberculosis, leukemia, diabetes, connective tissue disorders, multiple sclerosis, HIV or AIDS, any autoimmune diseases, or, possibly, liver disorders should not take echinacea. There is some concern that echinacea may reduce the effectiveness of medications that suppress the immune system. For this reason, people receiving organ transplants (who must take immunosuppressant medications [see Possible Interactions]) should avoid this herb.
In rare cases, echinacea may cause allergic reactions ranging from a mild rash to anaphylaxis (a life threatening reaction accompanied by throat tightening, shortness of breath, and, possibly, fainting). People with asthma and allergies may be at an increased risk for developing these adverse reactions.
There has been one report of an individual developing erythema nodosum (a painful skin condition) after taking echinacea to treat the flu.
When taken by mouth, echinacea may cause a temporary numbing and tingling sensation on the tongue.
Despite concerns that echinacea may be unsafe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, new evidence suggests that the use of echinacea during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth defects or other pregnancy-related health problems.

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1.What is Echinacea Purpurea?Good function and application of Polyphenols and Chicoric acid from Echinacea Purpurea Extract?

last edit date:25th,Feb.2010.

Available Product

Name:Echinacea Extract
Serie No:S-009.
Specifications:Polyphenols 4%UV;Chicoric Acid 2.0% HPLC;4:1TLC
INCI Name:ECHINACEA PURPUREA ROOT EXTRACT;ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:289-808-4
CAS:90028-20-9
Chem/IUPAC Name:Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Echinacea purpurea,Compositae.

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