Disclosed is a process for the preparation of powder compositions including a lipophilic extract of Echinacea spp., a lipophilic extract of Zingiber officinale and phospholipids. Also disclosed are powder compositions obtainable by the process and pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic formulations including the compositions. Also described is a use of the powder compositions and formulations thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and painful states.
