Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Generally safe at recommended doses. May cause allergic reactions, especially in individuals with sensitivity to Asteraceae family plants (ragweed, daisy, marigold).
What it is
Juice from the aerial parts (flower, leaf, stem) of Echinacea purpurea, a flowering plant native to North America.
Botanical ingredient used in herbal supplements and functional foods/beverages; cosmetic skin-conditioning.
Why it's flagged
- may cause allergic reactions in Asteraceae-sensitive individuals
- may interact with immunosuppressants
What regulators actually say
"People who are allergic to plants in the daisy family (such as ragweed, marigolds, and daisies) may be more likely to have an allergic reaction to echinacea."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Marketed in the US as a dietary supplement under DSHEA; not approved as a drug.
European Union — EFSA
EFSA has not authorized specific health claims for Echinacea purpurea; permitted as a botanical ingredient in food supplements.
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