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JUSTICIA ADHATODA ROOT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Vasaka root extract — contains vasicine alkaloids with documented oral pharmacological activity. Cytotoxicity at higher levels and pregnancy contraindication push it into orange.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Vasicine-driven antioxidant action
  • Traditional anti-inflammatory use
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Quinazoline alkaloid chemistry

Known concerns

  • Vasicine and vasicinone are pharmacologically active alkaloids
  • Reported uterine and abortifacient activity (oral)
  • Cytotoxic potential at higher concentrations
  • Pregnancy contraindication

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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