Rehmannia glutinosa (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Rehmannia, Gesneria

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Rehmannia glutinosa (Gesneria), is a 10-40cm high perennial from the Gesneriaceae family, endemic to China, Japan and Korea. From a naturopathic point of view, Rehmannia glutinosa is the parent plant of Radix rehmannia, an official extract from the fresh or dried root bulb of the plant, monographed by the WHO. The extract has an immunosuppressive and antibacterial effect.

Rehmannia glutinosa (root) extract is the root extract from the plant listed in the INCI classification and is used in cosmetic formulations. It has a skin caring and skin strengthening effect.

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Iridoids and iridoid glycosides (Catalpol, Ajugol), ester glycosides, flavonoids, steroid compounds.

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  1. Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 1532

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer