Botanical Extract
ACONITUM KOREANUM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Extract of Korean monkshood, a genus famous for the lethal alkaloid aconitine. Even processed extracts carry serious cardiotoxic and neurotoxic risk; not appropriate for routine cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional Korean medicinal use
Known concerns
- Genus contains highly toxic aconitine alkaloids
- Cardiotoxic and neurotoxic at low doses
- Inappropriate for cosmetic use without rigorous detoxification
- Very limited cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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