ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACTS

摘要

An Echinacea angustifolia extract and a process for the preparation thereof are herein described. The extract is characterized by an alkylamides content lower than 0.1 %, an echinacoside content ranging from 1 to 10% and containi ng from 1 to 15% of a polysaccharide characteristic of Echinacea angustifolia. The extract can be used for the treatment of pathological conditions in whic h it is desirable to strengthen the immune defenses.