What is Echinacea Extract 20:1?
Echinacea Extract 20:1 is a standardized herbal extract (20:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Aerial parts
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Echinacea Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Echinacea Extract 20:1 used for? Echinacea is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for immune and upper respiratory tract / cold support due to its content of alkylamides, caftaric/chicoric acids (caffeic acid derivatives), and polysaccharides. With its standardized 20:1 content, it provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as capsules, tablets, liquid extracts/tinctures, drops, dried herbs (tea), and lozenges.
Echinacea Extract 20:1 Benefits and Main Usage Areas
- Cold: It is used in licensed products in the EMA/HMPC and EU for the prevention and supportive treatment of the common cold.
- Immune Support: It is used to support the natural defense functions of the immune system.
- Duration of Symptoms: Some clinical studies have reported that it can reduce the frequency and duration of cold attacks (evidence is mixed/limited).
- Duration of Use: Short-term use (one week to 10 days) is generally recommended.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Alkylamides and polysaccharides support the immune response by modulating natural immune cells (such as macrophages) and cytokine signaling pathways.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (due to water solubility) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Echinacea Extract 20:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part is: Aerial parts.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Echinacea Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page has been compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.