Effects of Echinacea Extract

(1) Immunostimulatory effect

Inulin: works by increasing the number of granulocytes and leukocytes, and increases the chemotaxis of monocytes and neutral viruses to produce bacteriolysis.

Polysaccharide: T lymphocytes and the hydrocarbon receptors on the surface of macrophages produce immune stimulation, which can increase the phagocytic ability of macrophages, and stimulate macrophages to increase the number of tumor necrosis factor, interferon, and interleukin. destroy tumor cells.

Alkylamines and caffeic acid derivatives: Lipophilic alkylamines can increase the phagocytic capacity of macrophages.

Echinacea Extract : Improve the activity of non-specific T cells, produce interferon, promote the secretion of lymphocytes, reduce T-helper cells, and reduce the ratio of T-helper cells to inhibitory factors.



(2) Tissue renewal and anti-infection effect

Inhibition of hyaluronidase (hyaluronidase) can stimulate the growth of fibroblasts and the synthesis of glucosaminidase, produce corticosterone, and promote the secretion of adrenal cortex hormones. Polysaccharides have anti-infective properties.

(3) Antibacterial effect: Echinacea and caffeic acid derivatives have weak antibacterial activity.

(4) Antiviral effect: It can inhibit influenza, herpes and blistering viruses. 

The antiviral activity is attributed to the inhibitory effect of hyaluronidase, which can block viral receptors on the cell surface.

(5) Toxic and side effects: Excessive dosage will lead to low-grade fever, and dermatitis may occur in sensitive people.

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