Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract
INCI: PICRORHIZA KURROOA RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CITES Appendix II listed species requiring sustainability and sourcing documentation; contains active hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory compounds; batch standardization of marker compounds essential; well-studied in Ayurvedic pharmacology but limited cosmetic-specific toxicology data available.
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Is Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
CITES Appendix II listed species requiring sustainability and sourcing documentation; contains active hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory compounds; batch standardization of marker compounds essential; well-studied in Ayurvedic pharmacology but limited cosmetic-specific toxicology data available. The EU classifies Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91845-42-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Picrorhiza Kurrooa Rhizome/Root 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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