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HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER

CAS 164288-50-0
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Steam-distilled water from houttuynia cordata flowers, leaves, and stems.

Houttuynia cordata (fish mint) is widely used in traditional Japanese, Chinese, and Korean medicine with documented anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. The ingredient contains flavonoids including quercetin and volatile oils with antimicrobial activity. No EU restrictions apply.

Skin benefits

  • Antibacterial and antimicrobial
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Traditional East Asian herbal use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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