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ECHNINACEA PLT LEAF-1

OVERVIEW

A favorite for fighting the common cold and boosting the body’s immune system

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4 Phases

Nektium conducts a four-stage ID Assessment program on every batch of its Echinacea material.

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#1

World’s most cultivated herbal medicinal ingredient.

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4%

PLT Echinacea extract is standardized to not less than this amount of echinacosides.

 

 

FEATURES & BENEFITS


 

Standardized

Secure supply chain

Per-batch testing

HPLC fingerprint

Additive-free

Sustainably grown

CERTIFICATIONS

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VEGAN

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GLUTEN-FREE

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NON-GMO

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KOSHER

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Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea is a plant native to remote Arctic climates in Asia, Europe and North America.

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Exciting Phytochemistry

The root of the plant contains around 140 chemical compounds including phenols, rosavin, rosarin, salidroside and more.

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MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

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IMMUNITY SUPPORT

Echinacea is one of the world’s most widely used herbal treatments for immune support.

APPLICATIONS

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BARS

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BEVERAGES

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CAPSULES

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CHEWS

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CONFECTIONARY

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EFFERVESCENTS

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GUMMIES

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POWDERS

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RTDS/SHOTS

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SOFT GELS

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STICK PACKS

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TABLETS

ORIGIN STORY & INSIGHTS

A Secure, Sustainable Supply

PLT echinacea is based on the rarest of the nine species of the plant – Echinacea angustifolia. Rich in echinacoside, a natural phenol, and containing alkylamides, Echinacea angustifolia is known to help modulate the immune system.

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QUALITY

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A Standardized, Assured Identity Ingredient

PLT offers an Echinacea angustifolia extract developed by innovation partner Nektium Pharma. With a trusted raw material source in Central Europe, this echinacea ingredient is traceable, skillfully extracted and undergoes an ID Assessment program to demonstrate its authenticity and phytochemical comparability to the plant’s roots. To assure you of the highest quality ingredient available, every batch of PLT-supplied echinacea extract undergoes a number of qualifying tests.

  • Fingerprint analysis for identification and quantification of anthocyanins
  • DNA sequential barcoding for authenticity
  • Analysis for adulteration via MALDI-TOF technique
  • Standardization of biomarkers

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HPLC Analysis Demonstrates Extracts with a Similar Chemical Profile to Echinacea Root

With PLT echinacea extracts, you can be assured that your customers are getting the best quality on the market today.

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“When given as a gift, a coneflower (echinacea) says “I hope you feel better."

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