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ASARUM HETEROTROPOIDES EXTRACT

Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Wild ginger (Asarum) extract — the Aristolochiaceae family contains aristolochic acid, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen and severe nephrotoxin. Strongly avoided in cosmetics; multiple regulatory bans apply.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic compounds (methyleugenol-class)
  • Traditional Asian medicinal use
  • Phenolic antioxidants

Known concerns

  • Asarum species contain aristolochic acid — IARC Group 1 human carcinogen and nephrotoxin
  • Methyleugenol content is an IARC Group 2B carcinogen
  • Severe regulatory concerns globally
  • EU restricts/bans aristolochic-acid-containing botanicals
  • Documented kidney failure cases from related Asarum/Aristolochia

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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