Bulk Dried Echinacea Purpurea Flowers – Purple Coneflower for Sale

Scientific name: Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench Synonyms: Rudbeckia purpurea L. English Name: Purple Coneflower Other Names in English (UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand): Eastern Purple Coneflower, Broad Leaved Purple Coneflower Family: Asteraceae

GENERAL DATA

Plant parts: Leaves, Flowers
Cultivation mode: Wild Collection\Cultivated
In manufacturing: Roots and plant material for medicinal/dietary uses are generally marketed to herbalists, manufacturers, distributors, and pharmaceutical companies.
Echinacea being sold including ointments, lotions, creams, tinctures, liquid and dry extracts, and toothpaste.
In food: Tea.

🌸 Industries That Use Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea L.)

Here’s a structured overview of Purple Coneflower, a widely cultivated and pharmacologically significant flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to North America and now globally popular in herbal medicine.

🌿 What Is Purple Coneflower? Echinacea purpurea is a perennial herb recognized for its striking purple flowers and potent immunomodulatory effects. The root, leaves, and flowering tops are all used medicinally. It contains caffeic acid derivatives (e.g., chicoric acid), alkylamides, glycoproteins, and polysaccharides—all of which contribute to its health-promoting properties. ✅ Especially known for immune system support and anti-inflammatory potential ✅ Approved in several pharmacopeias and herbal compendia (e.g., European Medicines Agency, USP)

1. Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Industry

The leading sector utilizing Purple Coneflower is the natural health products industry, where it’s marketed for immune boosting and cold/flu symptom relief.

Applications:

• Immunity supplements (capsules, tinctures, syrups)

• Cold & flu formulas (adult and pediatric)

• Herbal lozenges and throat sprays

• Combination blends with Elderberry, zinc, and vitamin C

✅ Particularly popular during cold/flu season and in wellness protocols
✅ Used in both acute and preventive immunity regimens

2. Pharmaceutical & Herbal Medicine Industry

Echinacea is included in traditional and evidence-based phytomedicine, particularly in Europe and North America.

Medical Uses:

• Adjunct therapy for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs)

• Anti-inflammatory support for tonsillitis, pharyngitis, or sinusitis

• Topical use in wound healing and dermatological inflammation

✅ Registered in monographs by ESCOP, WHO, and Commission E
✅ Often prescribed in liquid extract or standardized tablets

3. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry

Due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, Echinacea is used in cosmetic formulations targeting sensitive, acne-prone, and aging skin.

Applications:

• Soothing facial creams and serums

• Anti-redness lotions (rosacea, irritation)

• Acne-prone skincare lines (natural antibacterial)

• Herbal hair products (scalp tonics, strengthening formulas)

✅ Supports collagen preservation and skin regeneration
✅ Appeals to natural and organic beauty markets

4. Functional Food & Beverage Industry

Though less common than its use in supplements, Echinacea is occasionally added to functional beverages and botanical infusions.

Applications:

• Herbal teas (often combined with ginger, lemon, or elderflower)

• Wellness shots and botanical tonics

• Fortified honey or lozenges

✅ Often labeled as “immune support” or “cold & flu defense”
✅ Compliant with EU and U.S. herbal tea safety regulations

5. Pet & Veterinary Wellness Industry

Echinacea is used in natural pet products, especially immune-boosting formulations for dogs and cats.

Applications:

• Herbal immunity chews and drops

• Respiratory support formulas for pets

• Skin-soothing balms for irritations

✅ Valued for non-toxic profile and gentle action on immune system

6. Ethnobotanical & Traditional Use Markets Historically used by Native American tribes, Purple Coneflower retains popularity in traditional herbal markets in North America and Europe. Ethnobotanical Uses: Decoctions and poultices for infections, wounds, or snakebites Herbal salves and ointments for inflammation Ceremonial plant in indigenous healing ✅ Still featured in folk herbal practices and apothecary formulas

7. Academic & Clinical Research

Echinacea is one of the most studied medicinal plants in Western herbalism, especially for its immunological effects.

Research Focus Areas:

• Immunomodulatory activity (macrophage and cytokine modulation)

• Efficacy in reducing cold duration/severity

• Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pharmacodynamics

• Bioavailability of alkamides and caffeic acid derivatives

✅ Widely cited in phytotherapy and integrative medicine journals
✅ Studies supporting standardized extract development

✅ Summary of Key Applications

PRODUCT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

Persian Name: سرخارگل/ Sarkhar Gol
German Name (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland): Purpur Sonnenhut, roter Sonnenhut
French Name (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec): –

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About Echinacea Purpurea Purple Coneflower is a herbaceous perennial with a tapering, slightly spiral longitudinally furrowed root, conical heads with purple ray florets and yellowish purple disc florets on a high cone and 4-angled achenes. It is a native of Europe and America.   Echinacea Purpurea Temperament Hot and dry

 

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Echinacea Purpurea Chemical Constituents 2-Hexenal, α-Pinene, α–Fenchene, Camphene, β-Pinene, α-Phellandrene, π-Cymene, Limonene, Linalool, Camphor, Isomenthone, Borneol, Lavandulol, p-Cymen-8-ol, α-Terpineol, Naphthalene, Estragole, Trans-Carveol, Cis-Carveol, Carvone, Peperitone, Thymol, α-Cubebene, β-Cubebene, Methyl eugenol, Caryophyllene, β-Humulene, Geranyl acetone, α-Humulene, γ-Muurolene, Germacrene D, Caryophyllene oxide, Viridiflorol, Cedrol, Ledolα-Cadinol.

Echinacea Purpurea Health Benefits This flower is said to have immune stimulating properties. It is also an alterative and aphrodisiac. It is recommended for colds, coughs and flu for which the polysaccharides inulin and arabinogalactan are said to be responsible.

🌸 Nutrition Facts – Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea L.)

(Dried aerial parts – leaves, flowers, and stems)

Serving Size: 2 g (~1 tablespoon dried herb for infusion or decoction)
Calories: ~5 kcal

🌿 Phytochemical & Functional Profile (Per 100g):

🧬 Vitamins & Minerals (Per 100g, dried):

🌸 Echinacea purpurea is one of the most studied medicinal herbs for immune health. Traditionally used to reduce the severity and duration of colds, flu, and infections, and often included in teas, extracts, and lozenges.

✅ Caffeine-free, rich in polyphenols and immune-supporting compounds. Can be used in herbal blends, syrups, or encapsulated powder.

⚠️ Use short-term during infections; not recommended for individuals with autoimmune disorders or those taking immunosuppressants.

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are approximate and depend on the growing region and plant part ratio.