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Botanical Extract

CORYDALIS AMBIGUA BARK/ROOT 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.

Corydalis ambigua bark and root extract — a Papaveraceae plant containing potent isoquinoline alkaloids like tetrahydropalmatine. Cosmetic safety review is thin; default-down keeps it cautious.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional Chinese medicine use
  • Source of isoquinoline alkaloids
  • Some anti-inflammatory data

Known concerns

  • Corydalis genus contains pharmacologically active alkaloids (tetrahydropalmatine)
  • Limited cosmetic safety review
  • Theoretical neuroactivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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