Rumex crispus extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 90106-41-5; Rumex crispus root extract

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Rumex crispus extract, the extract from the root of Rumex crispus, the curly-leaved dock of a plant from the knotweed family. The root extract is used in cosmetic formulations.

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Chrysophanic acid, emodin, catechin tanning agents.

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The extract has a skin-caring effect; relieves discomfort on the skin and scalp.
In folk medicine, extracts from Rumex crispus are used in naturopathy for skin diseases.

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  1. Ammon HPT et al (2014) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 11th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 1575

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer