Echinacea pallida radix
Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Underground parts, roots of the pale coneflower. Echinaceae pallidae radix, an officinal preparation (Ph.Eur.8; monograph ESCOP, Commission E) from the whole or cut underground parts of the plant.
Quality is laid down in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Internal: cold symptoms, external: pustules in mild acne
ESCOP monograph: recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (common cold).
Commission E monograph: influenza infections
Empirical medicine: North American Indians: externally: wounds, burns, swelling of lymph glands, insect bites. Internally (chewed): Sore throat and toothache.
Internal: headaches, stomach cramps, coughs, colds, measles, gonorrhea, rattlesnake bites, poisoning. Efficacy has not been proven for these indications.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Ingredients: 0.2-2% essential oils with monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, also caffeic acid derivatives, echinacoside, phytomelane.
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Medical indications:
Topical: promotion of wound healing, antiphlogistic, antifungal, antiviral, non-specific immunomodulation.
Internal: supportive therapy for recurrent infections of the urinary tract and respiratory tract. Also for the prophylaxis of infections. Effective for flu-like infections.
Cosmetics:
Root extracts of Echinacea pallida are used in cosmetic formulations Echinacea pallida extract (INCI).
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
900 mg of the drug/day p.o.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
With parenteral administration, dose-dependent fever reactions, also nausea and vomiting. Allergic reactions possible. Caution in case of allergy to composite plants.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
For fundamental reasons, not to be used in progressive systemic diseases. HIV infections, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases.
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding or in children under 12 years of age due to lack of data.
Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.
Note: It is recommended to use ready-made preparations.
Echinacea eye drops Wala,
Lymphozil® lozenges.
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
According to Commission E , it should not be taken for longer than 8 weeks; according to the BfArM, it should not be taken for longer than 2 weeks, followed by a 2 week break. An interval therapy of 1 week is recommended, followed by another break of 1-2 weeks.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-echinacea-pallida-nutt-nutt-radix-revision-1_en.pdf
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/sonnenhut.php
- Wenigmann M. (2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs, phytopharmaceuticals, application. Urban & Fischer, pp. 84-85
- https://www.awl.ch/heilpflanzen/echinacea_pallida/blasser-sonnenhut.htm
- Blaschek W (2015) Wichtl tea drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. A handbook for practice. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Munich. S 225-228