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Botanical Extract

ASARUM HETEROTROPOIDES RHIZOME EXTRACT

Updated
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A wild ginger rhizome (Xixin) flagged for aristolochic acid analogues, safrole, and methyleugenol — known kidney toxins and probable carcinogens. Avoid in cosmetics.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional analgesic use (medicinal context)
  • Essential oil aromatic compounds

Known concerns

  • Contains aristolochic acid analogues (IARC Group 1 carcinogen)
  • Contains safrole and methyleugenol (animal carcinogens)
  • Banned for internal use in Canada UK USA Germany Australia
  • Nephrotoxic and genotoxic potential
  • Inappropriate for leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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