Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract
INCI: STEPHANIA CEPHALANTHA ROOT EXTRACT
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Expert Verdict
🔴 CAUTION: Contains cepharanthine and other bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids with significant pharmacological activity (anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory); Stephania species have been associated with aristolochic acid contamination through misidentification/adulteration (Stephania vs. Aristolochia confusion is well-documented in TCM); verify botanical authentication rigorously; aristolochic acids are Annex II prohibited (entry 1395) as known carcinogens
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Is Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
🔴 CAUTION: Contains cepharanthine and other bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids with significant pharmacological activity (anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory); Stephania species have been associated with aristolochic acid contamination through misidentification/adulteration (Stephania vs. Aristolochia confusion is well-documented in TCM); verify botanical authentication rigorously; aristolochic acids are Annex II prohibited (entry 1395) as known carcinogens The EU classifies Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Stephania Cephalantha Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Stephania Cephalantha 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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