1. Echinacea extract  Color: Greenish brown powder or light brown powder  Latin name: Echinacea Purpurea  Active ingredients: phenolic compounds  Specifications: 4% phenolic compounds, 6% phenolic compounds, 10% phenolic compounds  Solubility: 1. absolutely soluble in water (for beverage); 2. partially soluble in water  Plant used: 100% natural dried herb  Packing: 25kg/drum  Annual availability: 200 MT of above mentioned specifications. 2. Brief description Echinacea, also known as Purple Coneflower, Coneflower, Black Sampson, and Snakeroot, is native to North America, and is one of the most popular herbs today in both North America and Europe. The name Echinacea is derived from the Greek meaning "hedgehog", referring to the sharp pointed bracts of the receptacles. Echinacea purpurea has been used for hundreds of years. Echinacea was first used in Native American sweat lodges to help the participants endure extreme temperatures. 3. Effects of Echinacea It was a popular medicine in America during the 1920's, but fell into disuse with the introduction of sulfa drugs. With natural antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, Echinacea purpurea is best known for its ability to kick-start the immune system, stimulating the production of white blood cells. Echinacea purpurea contains iron, iodine, copper, potassium, sulphur, and Vitamins A, E and C. Echinacea also contains polysaccharides, resembling bacteria, which motivate the healthy white blood cells attack bacterial invaders. Echinacea offers the body an overall feeling of well being, and for this reason studies of Echinacea continue today. Contributing to the body’s natural ability to fight infection, Echinacea is commonly referred to as the natural antibiotic and commonly used to fight infection caused by common colds and flu. Echinacea may also be used for reducing inflammation caused by respiratory problems, bronchitis, strep throat and enlarged prostate glands. Echinacea also has fat-soluble flavonoids, luteolin, Quercetin, and Rutin. Also present are the potent free radical scavengers safely derivatives which are said to protect the skin from sun damage. The high molecular weight polysaccharide fractions are surely involved in stimulating the immune response. 4. Our products: Artemisinin 99% artemisinin Alfalfa extract 5% flavonoids Alfalfa extract 7:1 Angelica extract 1% ligustilide Astragalus root extract 0.2% Flavone & 16% Polysacchrides Astragalus root extract 50% polysaccharides Astragalus root extract 4:1 Echinacea purpurea extract 4% phenolics Echinacea purpurea extract 4% phenolics Echinacea purpurea extract 6% phenolics Echinacea purpurea extract 10% phenolics Instant black tea extract 25% polyphenols Instant green tea extract 40% polyphenols Instant Oolong tea extract 25% polyphenols Instant jasmine tea extract 40% polyphenols Instant Pu'er tea extract 25% polyphenols Changsha Natureway Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of herbal extracts and green tea extracts in China. We gained ISO9001 and GMP certificate. Quantity: 25kg/drum