Alkamide levels in Echinacea purpurea: Effects of processing, drying and storage

Authors
Perry, NB van Klink, JW Burgess, EJ Parmenter, GA
Citation
Nb. Perry et al., Alkamide levels in Echinacea purpurea: Effects of processing, drying and storage, PLANTA MED, 66(1), 2000, pp. 54-56
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Journal title
PLANTA MEDICA
ISSN journal
00320943 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
54 - 56
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-0943(200002)66:1<54:ALIEPE>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The effects of processing, drying, and storage time and temperature on alka mide levels in Echinacea purpurea roots are described. Chopping altered the levels of some alkamides slightly, whereas drying had no effect. Levels of all alkamides fell by over 80% during storage at 24 degrees C for 64 weeks . Alkamide levels also dropped significantly during storage at -18 degrees C.