Echinacea Pallida Extract is the product obtained from the plant of the same name belonging to the Asteraceae family.
Industrial Production Process
Harvesting. The aerial parts and roots of Echinacea Pallida are harvested during the peak flowering period, when the content of active ingredients is highest. The plants are then dried under controlled conditions to preserve their properties.
Extraction. Echinacea Pallida extract is obtained using solvents, such as ethanol or water, to extract the bioactive compounds from the dried plant. The extraction process can vary in terms of temperature, time, and solvent/plant material ratio, depending on the specific method used.
Filtration. After extraction, the obtained solution is filtered to remove plant solid residues. The filtered solution can then be concentrated under vacuum to remove some of the solvent and increase the concentration of active ingredients.
Purification. In some cases, further purification may be necessary to remove impurities or to isolate specific bioactive compounds. This can include techniques such as chromatography.
Quality Control. The Echinacea Pallida extract undergoes rigorous quality control checks to verify the presence and concentration of active ingredients, as well as the absence of contaminants. These tests can include spectroscopic, chromatographic, and microbiological analyses.
What it is used for and where
Echinacea pallida is a plant known for its immunostimulating properties and used in dietary supplements and herbal products
Cosmetics
Moisturizing. This ingredient is responsible for preventing the evaporation of moisture from the skin and improving cellular activity. When exposed to cold or hot air currents, the skin absorbs water from its inner layer to compensate for the evaporated water. If the draught phenomenon persists, the stratum corneum is dry and, if at all, damaged.
Tonic. This product is used to treat the hair when the scalp is clean or after shampooing. It stimulates hair growth, revitalises the scalp for healthy hair growth and reduces hair loss. It provides a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.
Surfactant - Suspending agent. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical suspensions are known to be thermodynamically unstable and it is therefore essential to include in the formulation a suspending agent capable of dispersing any sedimented particulates and reducing the rate of sedimentation. The presence of this agent increases the consistency of the suspension medium and exerts a protective colloidal action with a surfactant action.
CAS: 97281-15-7
EC number 306-513-9
Echinacea pallida contains bioactive compounds such as cichoric acid, caffeic acid, flavonoids, and polysaccharides. These compounds give the plant immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Biological Activities
Extracts of Echinacea pallida have been shown to have health benefits, including boosting immune activity and protecting against certain infections. Additionally, it possesses significant antioxidant properties.
Therapeutic Potential
Traditionally, Echinacea pallida has been used to treat colds, flu, and other respiratory infections. It is also used to enhance the body's natural defenses.
Industrial and Pharmaceutical Applications
Extracts of Echinacea pallida are used in the production of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products for their health-promoting properties. They are also employed in cosmetics for their beneficial effects on the skin.
