Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract
INCI: LIGUSTICUM CHUANXIONG EXTRACT (WHOLE PLANT); ALSO REGISTERED AS LIGUSTICUM CHUANXIONG ROOT EXTRACT (ROOT-SPECIFIC)
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Expert Verdict
Contains bioactive alkaloids (ligustrazine/tetramethylpyrazine), ferulic acid, and ligustilide. May have blood-thinning properties; interactions possible with anticoagulants. Easy to oxidize - requires proper storage. Derived from Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum chuanxiong, Apiaceae), a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine known as "Chuanxiong." Stimulates microcirculation, improves skin tone, moisturizes, and tones skin. Also demonstrates antithrombotic activity and smooth-muscle relaxatio...
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Is Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains bioactive alkaloids (ligustrazine/tetramethylpyrazine), ferulic acid, and ligustilide. May have blood-thinning properties; interactions possible with anticoagulants. Easy to oxidize - requires proper storage. Derived from Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum chuanxiong, Apiaceae), a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine known as "Chuanxiong." Stimulates microcirculation, improves skin tone, moisturizes, and tones skin. Also demonstrates antithrombotic activity and smooth-muscle relaxatio... The EU classifies Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract allowed in the EU?
Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract do in cosmetics?
Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (whole-plant extract); hair conditioning + skin conditioning (root extract). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4431-01-0 (referenced for the root extract variant).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ligusticum Chuanxiong Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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