Rauwolfia serpentina extract (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

All authors of this article

Last updated on: 31.08.2025

Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch

Synonym(s)

CAS number: 90106-13-1; Rauwolfia serpentina root extract

Definition
This section has been translated automatically.

Rauwolfia serpentina extract is a drug made from the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina, the snakewood, a shrub from the dogbane family that grows up to 1 meter high.

Ingredients
This section has been translated automatically.

Rauwolfia alkaloids, monomeric indole alkaloids and others

Field of application/use
This section has been translated automatically.

The root extract is used in cosmetic formulations. It has astringent (tightens the skin/compacts the skin surface), skin-caring (keeps the skin in good condition) and astringent (compresses the skin surface) effects.

Incoming links (2)

Rauwolfiae radix; Snakewood;

Outgoing links (2)

Rauwolfiae radix; Snakewood;

Authors

Last updated on: 31.08.2025