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RHODODENDRON GROENLANDICUM LEAF FLAVONOIDS

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Prenylflavonoids from Greenland rhododendron leaves with antioxidant properties.

Rhododendron groenlandicum (Labrador tea, bog rosemary) is a circumboreal shrub from the Ericaceae family. The genus Rhododendron is known for grayanotoxins in some species, though R. groenlandicum is not documented as containing significant grayanotoxin levels. Prenylflavonoids from this species have documented antioxidant activity. Not restricted under EU cosmetics regulation.

Skin benefits

  • Contains prenylflavonoids with antioxidant activity
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Traditional use by Indigenous peoples

Known concerns

  • Rhododendron genus contains grayanotoxins in some species
  • Accurate species identification required
  • Some Ericaceae species have documented toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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