Antimicrobial
ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Andrographis (king of bitters) extract — a powerful anti-inflammatory herb rich in andrographolide. Well-studied medicinally; cosmetic safety record is generally clean at low concentrations.
Function
Skin benefits
- Rich in andrographolide diterpene
- Reported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
- Long Ayurvedic and TCM use
Known concerns
- Andrographolide can be cytotoxic at high doses
- Bitter principles may sensitize
- Limited cosmetic dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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