We announce here the draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas sp. strain EpS/L25, isolated from the stem/leaves of the medicinal plant Echinacea purpurea This genome will allow for comparative genomics in order to identify genes associated with the production of bioactive compounds and antibiotic resistance.

Echinacea preparations, which are used for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory infections, account for 10% of the dietary supplement market in the U.S., with sales totaling more than $100 million annually. In an attempt to shed light on Echinacea's mechanism of action, we evaluated the effects of a 75% ethanolic root extract of Echinacea purpurea, prepared in accord with industry ...

BACKGROUND Echinacea has antiviral activity against influenza viruses in vitro and has traditionally been used for treatment of colds and flu. OBJECTIVES This randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, controlled clinical trial compared a new echinacea formulation with the neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir, the gold standard treatment for influenza. METHODS Following informed co...

The growing popularity of botanical dietary supplements (BDS) has been accompanied by concerns regarding the quality of commercial products. Health care providers, in particular, have an interest in knowing about product quality, in view of the issues related to herb-drug interactions and potential side effects. This study assessed whether commercial formulations of saw palmetto, kava kava, ech...

Preparations of echinacea and ginseng likely comprise the most popular and commercially successful combination of medicinal plant products in North America. Interestingly, the development of Echinacea species for medicinal purposes stems from use by indigenous American people, but research has been conducted predominantly in Germany (Bauer and Wagner 1991). On the other hand, the reputation of ...

We evaluated the branching response of established containerized perennials to spray or drench applications of Augeo (OHP, Inc.) applied during active growth as compared to Configure (Fine Americas, Inc.). Crops tested included Gaillardia ‘Gallo Yellow,’ Echinacea ‘Sombrero Hot Pink,’ and Phlox paniculata ‘Laura.’ Treatments were applied about 2 weeks after plugs were planted in 3.4-liter conta...

previous studies have shown antiviral effect of echinacea and elderberry preparations against human influenza viruses in vitro. to investigate the in vivo antiviral effect of these herbs on avian h9n2 influenza virus, amantadine and two standardized commercial extracts of echinacea purpurea (ef) and sambucus nigra (sam) were used in broiler chickens infected with h9n2 strain of the virus. ef, s...