Organic Echinacea Angustifolium Root Extract

Organic Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract (Echinacea angustifolia)

E. angustifolia root is considered by many traditional herbalists to be the most potent of the three medicinal Echinacea species, with a distinct phytochemical profile from E. purpurea. The root is the primary part used medicinally in this species and is characterised by its exceptionally high alkylamide and echinacoside content — both key markers of Echinacea quality. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from certified organic Echinacea angustifolia root.

How Echinacea angustifolia Differs from Echinacea purpurea

The Gumpii Apothecary stocks both Echinacea purpurea (aerial parts) and Echinacea angustifolia (root). While both are used for immune wellness, they have distinct phytochemical profiles:

• E. angustifolia root — higher in echinacoside and alkylamides; traditionally considered the more potent root species; the species most associated with Native American traditional use
• E. purpurea aerial parts — higher in cichoric acid and polysaccharides; more widely cultivated and researched in contemporary science; the species most commonly used in modern herbal practice

Many traditional herbalists combine both species for a broader phytochemical profile.

Traditional Herbal Use

Immune Wellness

Echinacea angustifolia root is one of the most important immune herbs in the Western herbal tradition, with a long and well-documented history of traditional use by Native American peoples for immune wellness. It is classified as an immunomodulatory herb in traditional herbal practice and is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional herbal medicine for immune support.

Respiratory Wellness

Echinacea angustifolia has a long traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for upper respiratory wellness. It is a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for respiratory and immune support.

Lymphatic & Skin Wellness

Echinacea angustifolia root has a traditional history of use for lymphatic and skin wellness. Its vulnerary and lymphatic properties were well documented in Native American traditional use and have been carried into Western herbal practice.

Traditional Use Notes

Echinacea is traditionally used in short courses rather than continuously — a typical traditional protocol is 1–2 weeks on, followed by a break. Consult your healthcare practitioner for guidance on appropriate use duration.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Not recommended for long-term continuous use without practitioner guidance. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have an autoimmune condition or are taking immunosuppressant medications. Allergy warning: Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family — those with known allergies to Asteraceae plants should exercise caution. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without practitioner guidance.

Ingredients

Organic Echinacea angustifolia root, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Echinacea Purpurea Extract — complementary Echinacea species for a broader phytochemical profile
• Garlic Extract — complementary immune and respiratory herb
• Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) — complementary immune and antioxidant support
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

Want to Combine Several Tinctures?

We’ll blend them into one bottle for you — saving you money and simplifying your routine. Find out more →

Related Wellness Guides

• Wellness Hub — explore all herbal guides

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Alkylamides — naturally occurring isobutylamides; primary bioactive compounds; responsible for the characteristic tingling sensation on the tongue; key markers of extract quality and potency
• Echinacoside — a naturally occurring caffeic acid glycoside; a key marker compound particularly concentrated in E. angustifolia root
• Cynarin — a naturally occurring caffeic acid derivative characteristic of E. angustifolia
• Polysaccharides — naturally present in the root
• Glycoproteins — naturally present in the root
• Volatile oils — including borneol and bornyl acetate

Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.