Antioxidant
PICRORHIZA KURROOA RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Kutki root extract — a Himalayan herb central to Ayurveda with iridoid glycosides that show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Generally well tolerated but raises sustainability concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Kutkin/picroside-driven antioxidant activity
- Anti-inflammatory in topical and oral data
- Used in Ayurveda for skin conditions
- Hepatoprotective biomarker class
Known concerns
- Wild-harvest sustainability — IUCN endangered
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
- Bitter compounds may cause mild stinging
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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