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botanical extract

RHINACANTHUS NASUTUS ROOT POWDER

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Rhinacanthus nasutus root powder is a Southeast Asian botanical containing rhinacanthins, traditionally used for skin conditions but with limited modern safety and efficacy data.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional Thai herb for skin conditions
  • Contains rhinacanthins with reported antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Limited topical safety data
  • Contains naphthoquinones (potentially cytotoxic)
  • Possible irritation from bioactive compounds

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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