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ALPINIA FORMOSANA LEAF/STEM POWDER

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A Formosan Alpinia species with traditional use in local medicine, sharing the favourable safety profile of the ginger family.

Alpinia formosana is endemic to Taiwan and used in traditional medicine. No specific EU restrictions apply to this species. The plant contains similar diarylheptanoids and flavonoids to other Alpinia species. Cosmetic use is emerging but no regulatory red flags have been identified in the EU CosIng database.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional skin-toning use
  • Contains antioxidant diarylheptanoids

Known concerns

  • Limited specific cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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