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Antioxidant

POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM SPROUT 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

An extract from sprouts of fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum). The plant has serious oral hepatotoxicity warnings; topical use is less risky but data is limited, so caution is warranted.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenols (e.g., stilbene glycosides) for antioxidant effect
  • Traditional use for hair/scalp support
  • Antioxidant activity

Known concerns

  • Polygonum multiflorum is a documented cause of severe liver injury when ingested — caution applied even for topical
  • Anthraquinones can be sensitizing
  • Cosmetic-specific safety data is thin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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